Vibram FiveFingers KSO

I have heard of Vibram Fivefingers for some time. However, it has not occurred to me to try it. It was only during the race fair at Ultra Trail Du Mont Blanc, Kah Shin and myself came across Vibram again. It was a casual chat that both of us would try the Vibram when there was an opportunity.

Opportunity did come when we learn that Nicholas is distributing it in Singapore. Went to try out the Vibram in Feder Sports and ended up buying an KSO.

With so much ethusiasim, i decided to put the KSO in the 15km "rockiest trail" in Macritichie the next day. Thankfully, i have been doing a few barefoot runs for the past few days and my feet did not feel awkard when i put on the Vibram. The first few kms were done conservatively and slowly to allow the feet to work in well with KSO. After the end of the 4km northern route, i decided to go on quicker pace towards Rifle Range. At this time, the trail are beginning to get more rocky and it was a good chance to test the KSO. At the end of the trail near Rifle Range Link Road, both my legs were still feeling perfectly fine ( i was expecting slight soreness but it did not happen). I decided to put KSO in a different terrain - road. As expected, it was easier and smoother when it was done over the tarmac. No doubt about it.

I was surprised that all the while, my running pace (in KSO) was somehow no different from my usual running pace (in running shoe). KSO also allows me to continue running in the same style as barefoot running. Besides, the toes pockets were certainly helpful against rocks, roots etc. At the end of the session, only my calves had a great workout.

More runs (longer distances) are going to be done in the next few weeks and i am definitely going to be seen wearing my KSO. A few of my friends have already been enquiring about the "toe sandals" i wore!