My FiveFingers

Not everyone has time to get to the gym, but there are a number of ways you can fit fitness into your day-to-day life where you’ll barely realize you’re reaping wellness benefits. Volunteer to Help a Friend Move For most of us, helping a friend move rates somewhere between going to the dentist, and doing […]

Workplace wellness is a trend that many employers claim to support, but when it comes down to day-to-day implementation, it’s hard to get a program off the ground. That’s why it’s so important for companies to practice what they preach and implement wellness policies from the top down. If HR allows casual work attire because […]

In the professional world, there are all sorts of office rules and guidelines workers are expected to follow, but the severity of these policies tends to vary by industry. The Range of Work Attire Many corporate offices require male employees to dress up in a full suit and tie every day, while young start-ups are […]

Are you a forefoot runner or a heel striker? Maybe you fall somewhere in between? Well, this video shows how your shoe affects your stride and explains how the different strikes can lead to injury over time. Barefoot running isn’t always the best option, but in many cases, running in a minimalist shoe can drastically […]

Fitness site, Greatist, recently put out a cool infographic illustrating the best types of footwear for different activities. Although we like to wear our Vibrams ALL the time, others sometimes feel that there is a time and a place for minimalist shoes. From hiking, to biking, and everything in between – this graphic explains when […]

Wow. Obviously Vibram lovers tend to be a quirky bunch. We don’t mind standing out in a crowd and often enjoy the pointing and giggling that goes on behind out backs when we wear our toe shoes around town, but this is a whole other level of silliness! Check out this guy who thought it […]

It’s been a while since we shared one of our loyal community member’s stories, so there’s no better day than today! It seems like everyone has a different reason for why they got involved with minimalist running. It’s funny how some of the biggest advocates for barefoot running laughed at the concept before they learned […]

The Vibram FiveFinger community is an enthusiastic one! We love spreading our passion for minimalist running and we love hearing great stories from fans. For the month of April, we want to hear about how you came to be a FiveFingers fan. How did you feel when you first saw the shoes? When did you […]

The Vibram FiveFingers fan base is extremely loyal. We all feel like our lives have been changed (almost unanimously) for the better by switching to a minimalist shoe. But, the data surrounding minimalist running shoes seem to indicate something new every day. Some studies conclude that barefoot running is the natural way to move and […]

I don’t really run barefoot. I wanted to, but the combination of super hot sidewalks and the fear of sharp objects convinced me that Five Fingers were a good compromise between running shoes and none at all. What I didn’t know was that my reasons were the same as almost everyone else’s and the guys […]