Vibram Five Finger stalking

[Bill Tell]

Has anyone on here tried the Vibram Five Finger shoe for stalking.  It has a low heel, thin sole, and articulated toes.  I am thinking that they may be the best stalking shoe ever made.  No I haven't been drinking.  Yes I know they are weird.  But you couldn't have anything more traditional on your feet.  They mimic being barefoot.

 http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/products/products_Flow_m.cfm

[Bill Tell]

Originally posted by Bill Tell:
Has anyone on here tried the Vibram Five Finger shoe for stalking.  It has a low heel, thin sole, and articulated toes.  I am thinking that they may be the best stalking shoe ever made.  No I haven't been drinking.  Yes I know they are weird.  But you couldn't have anything more traditional on your feet.  They mimic being barefoot. I am going to get a pair.

  http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/products/products_Flow_m.cfm  

[Oregon Okie]

I haven't but I want to. They look interesting for sure.

[LongbowGuy83]

I would think they would sweat like crazy in the heat because of the neoprene type material. Or freeze in the cold because of lack of insulation. BUT, the site says they are made for cold weather running and climbing so maybe for cool to semi cold weather, they probably would do pretty good. Mostly constant moving sports. BUT(another one), for $90 you can almost buy the Jackals from Danner or the Bean boots. If you try them let us know though. Might be worth it. You should be our guinea pig.
   

[Homebru]

I have tried them for general use and they didn't fit well.  I have other "barefoot" shoes that I love but I wouldn't use them stalking in the woods.

Sorry not much help.
Regards
homebru

[BMG]

I have a pair that I use for trail running and have put LOTS of miles into my first pair.  I think they would be great for certain settings.  If I draw an elk tag for Sept. I will be bringing my 5Fingers.

[Mudd]

I tried them but only lasted for about an hour. My feet were really hot and my toes were lonely for each other..lol
I never knew how much my toes liked being in contact with each other.

I returned them the next day.
God bless,Mudd

[boznarras]

I want some of these to walk around town in fresh snow before everyone gets up, and start a Bigfoot scare!

[beaver#1]

im thinking they would be better water shoes than stalking shoes

[Chuck Hoopes]

Ive always just pick up a few pairs of Aqua shoes at Wally world for $6. Work great for still hunting Sept.-Oct. Mich.

[TheFatboy]

I'd say they are walking/running shoes. The good thing about them, is that they can cure hip and knee problems, due to the feet absorbing much of the shock, not to mention how you have to really use your toes, just like walking in sand. I'm thinking about getting them, as I have some minor hip issues.

[joekeith]

I've had a pair for over a year.  They are great for stalking and such.  They do have socks you can wear with them, but I don't wear 'em in the cold though.

They have a new one out I think would be better, and last longer.  If they go on sale I'll have to try 'em.  Here's a link.
 http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/products/products_kso_trek_m.cfm

[Mudd]

Be sure to shop around. I only paid $72. for my KSO Treks. If I can find the place I bought them I'll come back and post it.
Good luck with them.
God bless,Mudd

[Str8Arrow]

I have them for running, but don't see much use in them for hunting. My feet sweat in them when it's warm and they are way to cold for most hunting weather where I live. In some situations they probably would be nice to have on.

[Bill Tell]

Well now I know for sure I am going to get a pair.  I think I will try a pair of the kso trek joekeith.  Seems they would be a little better. Boznarras I only have a size 9 so I don't think I would be scarring anyone.  I can see the headlines now.  Adolescent yeti found in IL.

[Greg Skinner]

I've been "barefoot" running with the Feelmax shoes for several weeks and wearing thin-sole moccasins (H.S.Trask Gallatin Gates)to see if it helps with the foot/joint/ health issues associated with running.  It has been enlightening for sure, and I will probably try the Vibram 5fingers when the weather gets a little warmer. I had plantar fasciatis a couple of years ago and took close to a year to get over it. Read the book "Born to Run" and you will get a different perspective on footwear.  For still-hunting and stalking I think toughening ones feet up enough to be able to wear extremely thin-soled shoes could have some real benefits. My goal with the "barefoot" running (see "Barefoot Ted's" web site)is to strengthen my feet and ankles and toughen them enough to be able to use that kind of footwear for hunting - probably still need good-fitting boots for steep rocky terrain, though.

[Shakes.602]

My Daughter has  Toe-Socks ........Wonder if you Could Cover  THEM  in Buckskin or something??  :confused:        

[BJP]

I was just thinking that now there is a purpose for those toe socks my girl friend has.   :D

[TheFatboy]

Hey! Don't mock toe-socks. I have a pair and they rule!  

[Mark in SC]

Those would be great, I could count to twenty without taking my shoes off!