So fivefingers.... tell the stories so far.

nicklouse
nicklouse Posts: 50,673
edited June 2010 in The Crudcatcher
got mine onsaturday afternoon. drove home in them. wore them all day Sunday including some shopping.

all day at the bike shop Monday.

today only half a day but ..... i would say there sizing is spot on for the euro sizing.

I got 42's in the classics but as my toes are straightening i feel they are a tad short so my next will be 43´s


yes i like that much.
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  • Andy
    Andy Posts: 8,207
    Mine barely leave my feet at the moment. Ive even ran about 10 miles in them and love them.

    Will probably get the next size down next time
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    so what size did you get and what size shoes do you normally buy? in euro sizes?
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  • Andy
    Andy Posts: 8,207
    I bought a 46 I think. I'm a UK 11
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    been shopping in them yet? the fridge/freezer parts of the supermarkets feel a bit different.

    F****ing cold..
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  • Raymondavalon
    Raymondavalon Posts: 5,346
    I have to dabble in a pair of those. The soles appear thin, however I guess they're on par with a good set of lightweight trainers?
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    Raymondavalon


    more going bare foot with some protection.
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  • tatman69
    tatman69 Posts: 176
    Are they comfy?

    I used to wear Nike Air Rifts years back with the seperate big toe and they were comfy.

    £100..not cheap though.
  • yoohoo999
    yoohoo999 Posts: 940
    I presume none of you lot ever intent to have consensual sex again?
  • The Big Cheese
    The Big Cheese Posts: 8,650
    tatman69 wrote:
    Are they comfy?

    I used to wear Nike Air Rifts years back with the seperate big toe and they were comfy.

    £100..not cheap though.

    I bought a new pair of these on Saturday (£75.00) so comfy and those draw enough looks from people.... have had 3 or four pairs of them actually!
  • Briggo
    Briggo Posts: 3,537
    I think I'll stick with the trainers at circa £100 a pair...
  • Northwind
    Northwind Posts: 14,675
    It's only a matter of time before someone like me stamps on your toes though. Impossible to resist...
    Uncompromising extremist
  • Chaz.Harding
    Chaz.Harding Posts: 3,144
    Northwind wrote:
    It's only a matter of time before someone like me stamps on your toes though. Impossible to resist...
    + moon sized potato!

    Anyway, seeing as all you 'men' have bought these, seeing as you actually wear them, you obviously won't ever require the use of your penis, so each of you might as well chop it off...

    :lol::lol::lol:
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  • tatman69
    tatman69 Posts: 176
    tatman69 wrote:
    Are they comfy?

    I used to wear Nike Air Rifts years back with the seperate big toe and they were comfy.

    £100..not cheap though.

    I bought a new pair of these on Saturday (£75.00) so comfy and those draw enough looks from people.... have had 3 or four pairs of them actually!

    What shops are they in?

    Perfect for my office...normally barefott till I go for a wee where there is often a puddle or two!
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    tatman69
    out door shops. that stock vibram.
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  • IcarusGreen
    IcarusGreen Posts: 1,486
    I bought mine from flee bay. £65.

    So far run a total of about 20 miles, sooooo comfy and they are on my feet nearly all the time when not in work.

    IMG_0756.jpg

    IMG_0755.jpg

    I'm glad to see that after I first mentioned them on here they have become a mini craze :D
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  • yoohoo999
    yoohoo999 Posts: 940
    Dear god :shock:

    You might as well hang a sign around your neck saying "not interested in women, only children and computer games"

    :)
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    edited June 2010
    Mmm the finger is poised to buy some more.
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  • VWsurfbum
    VWsurfbum Posts: 7,881
    nicklouse wrote:
    Mmm the finger is poised to buy some more.
    me too, the wife suggests that the summer santa may buy me some?
    Kazza the Tranny
    Now for sale Fatty
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    ordered :wink:
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  • IcarusGreen
    IcarusGreen Posts: 1,486
    I've run loads of miles in them now. My calf's are stronger now so I'm about to try an 8 mile this lunch before the football.
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  • thekickingmule
    thekickingmule Posts: 7,957
    Hmmmm Why do I want these?! I'm actually watching them on ebay so that I can get some on payday :lol:
    The one's I'm looking at cost about £40 from China, are they the same? And I'm guessing sizing is pretty important on them.
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    thekickingmule
    there are a lot of fakes out there.
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  • biff55
    biff55 Posts: 1,404
    IMG_0755.jpg

    good grief , looks like an albino gorrila taking a snapshot of his feet :lol:
    not for all the tea in china would i wear those.
  • IcarusGreen
    IcarusGreen Posts: 1,486
    biff55 wrote:
    IMG_0755.jpg

    good grief , looks like an albino gorrila taking a snapshot of his feet :lol:
    not for all the tea in china would i wear those.

    Ginger orang-outang if you don't mind!!!
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  • thekickingmule
    thekickingmule Posts: 7,957
    nicklouse wrote:
    thekickingmule
    there are a lot of fakes out there.
    Hmm that's a shame. I've been reading the blokes feedback and everyone seems happy with them (most the complaints are the length of time it takes to ship them. I think they're too impatient).
    I might take a punt at them, for £40 I'm sure I'll be ok.
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  • joshtp
    joshtp Posts: 3,966
    i really want some! i dont know why, they are really ugly and weied... but for some reason i just want them! they look like they would be great for chuking in a bag to cycle to my local bouldering spot with... i do need some new climbing shoes....

    :lol:

    just so expensive though :x
    I like bikes and stuff
  • rowlers
    rowlers Posts: 1,614
    I took a chance on some from an eaby seller in the UK. Not a business just an individual. Got the for £30! If they are fakes ther are farking good ones,all the leaflets and box look genuine and top quality. They take a couple hours to get use to, then become seriously comfy.
    Me likey!!!