The latest big product in footwear seems to be Vibram FiveFingers® shoes.
The idea is a shoe that fits like a glove, with each toe having its own pouch. Vibram USA is a company that has been associated with mountain boots for many years. The inventor is Italian Robert Fliri, an industrial designer. Going barefoot gives more grip, but as it can lead to injuries the shoe acts like a second skin and protects the soles.
Reactions have been compared to Marmite® as people either love the sensation or hate it, having been used to their toes being crammed into shoes.
The patent application is called Footwear having independently articuable toe portions. Here is the main drawing.
There is more information on the Primal Lifestyle website.
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The reaction from customers to these shoes has been phenomenal. Having read the book ‘Born To Run’ the argument for barefoot running is very compelling.
Posted by: Andy | 06 November 2009 at 15:21