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Vibram Five Fingers




Vibram Five Fingers: The shoe that has revolutionized the barefoot running movement is now available at Santa Barbara Running. Surely you have seen Five Fingers, those unique looking shoes that look like gloves for your feet. Five Fingers footwear is different than any other footwear on the planet. Not only does it bring you closer to your environment, it also delivers a number of positive health benefits - by leveraging all of the body’s natural biomechanics, so you can move as nature intended. Typically weighing in around 4.5 ounces it is hard to find a anything lighter on the market. There are a number of different styles made for different activites. Listed below are the styles that SBR carries:

vibram bikala Bikila: Bikila is the first model designed specifically to promote a more natural, healthier and more efficient forefoot strike. While many folks have been running in their Vibram FiveFingers for years, the Bikila is the first model created exclusively for a more natural running experience.
vibram sprint Sprint: Move with lightweight agility. The next best thing to going barefoot, the Sprint is the most popular women’s model with a lightweight, open design for versatility. A thin, stretch polyamide fabric upper follows the contour of the foot for comfort, and an adjustable hook-and-loop closure across the instep and around the heel provides a personalized, secure fit.
vibram jaya Jaya: The Jaya fosters grace and power in a minimalist design. Created specifically for the modern fitness enthusiast, the stretch nylon upper and padded collar comfortably secure the foot during exercise. The athletic upper provides coverage that will secure the Jaya on the foot.
vibram komodo Komodo Sport: The Komodo Sport is an aggressive multisport design with functional improvements that appeal to the most active fitness enthusiast. For the first time ever, Vibram introduces a stitch-free, seamless 2mm footbed to reduce friction. Heel and instep hook-and-loop closures help secure the stretch nylon upper to the contours of your foot-just like a second skin.
vibram trek sport Treksport: The Treksport is designed with rugged, high-performance materials to help maximize your outdoor experience. There is an abrasion-resistant Coconut Active Carbon in the upper for natural breathability, 4mm EVA in the midsole for plating protection, and a lightly cleated 4mm Vibram® performance rubber outsole for extra traction on a variety of terrain.
vibram kso KSO: The KSO features a thin, abrasion-resistant stretch polyamide and breathable mesh upper that wraps your entire forefoot to "Keep Stuff Out." A single hook-and-loop closure helps secure the fit. The non-marking 3.5mm Vibram® TC1 performance rubber outsole is razor-siped for enhanced flexibility and a sure grip on wet or dry surfaces.


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