Parkour requires an individual to move efficiently through their environment - I think Vibram FiveFingers have found a new home. Check out this parkour video put out by Vibram.
Barefoot Running and How It Effects Foot Strike
Recently some great research has been done on the benefits of barefoot running. Daniel Lieberman of Harvard University is at the forefront of this research. The research has found that the modern running shoe causes the runner to place significantly more stress on their body by striking the ground with their heel. Running barefoot, or with a barefoot alternative like the Vibram FiveFingers
, causes the runner to place less stress on their body by striking the ground with their forefoot.
"The 4-Hour Work Week" Author Talks about FiveFingers
Tim Ferriss, the author of "The 4-Hour Work Week", has a short video review of Vibram FiveFingers on his website - www.fourhourworkweek.com/blog. Tim Ferriss revolutionized the internet start-up model with his book that focused on passive income strategies.
FiveFingers Sizing Help from Vibram
Great video from Vibram that will help you get the right size FiveFingers for your feet.
FiveFingers Bikila Unboxing
Want to see what the new Vibram FiveFingers Bikila's look like? Check out this video for a quick look and first impressions.