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Re:A girl was found living among monkeys in an Indian forest by 13of40 on Saturday April 08, 2017 @02:39AM (#14065667)
I don't know about you, but the only reason I need shoes in my day to day life is because I grew up wearing shoes. Left to their own account, my feet would be at least as durable against thorns and rocks as a pair of Amer-Aid flip flops.
Re:A girl was found living among monkeys in an Indian forest by andai on Saturday April 08, 2017 @04:03AM (#14065888)
Shoes are a prison for the mind.
Re:A girl was found living among monkeys in an Indian forest by amelius on Saturday April 08, 2017 @04:23AM (#14065939)
These shoes might solve that problem: [1]

[1] https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/b7/69/46/b769...

Re:A girl was found living among monkeys in an Indian forest by nommm-nommm on Saturday April 08, 2017 @10:57AM (#14067208)
Do they make a version for weirdos like me with a Morton's toe? (Longer second toe than big toe)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morton%27s_toe

Re:A girl was found living among monkeys in an Indian forest by bblough on Sunday April 09, 2017 @12:33PM (#14073056)
Wow, I have that too! Now I know what it's called.

For what it's worth, I have a pair of vibrams and they're very comfortable, even for weirdos like us. I imagine it's just a matter of sizing.

Re:A girl was found living among monkeys in an Indian forest by andai on Saturday April 08, 2017 @03:47PM (#14068632)
Ahh, ye olde hallicusbradymetatarsalgia!
Re:A girl was found living among monkeys in an Indian forest by andai on Saturday April 08, 2017 @03:49PM (#14068643)
https://xkcd.com/1065/

I've been thinking about buying these, along with a worn out pair of "normal" shoes.

Then I'll cut out the soles and put the top part over the weird comfy shoes.

Best of both worlds!

Re:A girl was found living among monkeys in an Indian forest by cryptarch on Saturday April 08, 2017 @04:40AM (#14065993)
I own a few pairs of Vibram Fivefingers, they're lovely. You feel so much more of the ground you're walking on, so many textures!

Death to all footcoffins!

Re:A girl was found living among monkeys in an Indian forest by jacquesm on Saturday April 08, 2017 @09:18AM (#14066755)
The exposed toe is easy to damage, that's why it makes sense to encase all of them in a single container.

They're not so much footcoffins as they are toe and sole protectors.

Re:A girl was found living among monkeys in an Indian forest by cryptarch on Monday April 10, 2017 @06:55AM (#14077399)
What do you mean by exposed? Unless you're doing intricate climbing the chances of catching a toe on something in VFs is nill.

All VFs have a bit of rubber padding on the front of the toe to prevent toe-stubbing.

I've noticed a significant improvement in the coordination/sensitivity of my feet, I stub my toe a lot less often in VFs than when I wear regular shoes. My calves have also become a lot stronger, and my balance has improved as well.

Re:A girl was found living among monkeys in an Indian forest by ianamartin on Saturday April 08, 2017 @10:20AM (#14067037)
I have a few pairs as well. I do recognize that they are weird-looking. But they feel so good to wear. Especially in winter. I love the way it feels to walk around in the snow in those things.

I don't wear them all the time, but it's fun when I do.

Re:A girl was found living among monkeys in an Indian forest by mahmud on Saturday April 08, 2017 @06:29AM (#14066272)
Every time I see those things, I can't hold back laughter.
Re:A girl was found living among monkeys in an Indian forest by cryptarch on Saturday April 08, 2017 @07:39AM (#14066463)
They're pretty funny-looking :)

I think the toed socks are definitely very weird-looking, especially when they come in white, looks like a some sort of fetish gear.