I’ll be posting hands on info on the Bikila just as soon as I get a pair, which hopefully will be just as soon as they start hitting the streets, so keep an eye out!
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I’ve tried wearing the Classics loose, tight, every way possible. The pinching is only on one foot (my right). I think’s my larger foot, so it might be that the size is just a tad too small. I think that this is all very strange because the Performas don’t bother that foot at all. *shrug* I’ll go back and try loosening the Classics again and see what happens.

As for the Performas, at the moment I’m only wearing them around the house and at work. Like some of the “commuter” people who wear tennis shoes to work and then put on their dress shoes, I’ve been wearing snow boots (because I live in Northern VA – and this is the snowpocalypse) to work and then changing into the Performas when I get there. I’m contemplating trying them out for yoga, but I’m not sure what my yoga teacher will say about that… she’s pretty particular about shoes in the “studio area” (I think that it’s considered rude in the culture).

Thanks for the blog shout out! I’m hoping to pick up a pair of Bikilas just as soon as I can get my hands on a pair and I’ll review them here as well. Maybe I’ll do a little review of the Performas when I figure out what to do with them… I just love how soft they are. They live in my purse, I take them everywhere so I can always be comfy!

That said, I want to let you know that Vibram will be releasing KSO Trek Five Fingers for women! Seems they heard the people and realized that there was indeed a demand for women’s KSO Treks — release date is late Spring the last I heard.

Also, I’m curious if you are wearing your Classics “loose” with zero cinching of the drawstring. I ask because in my experience, the Classics shine when you wear them more like a sandal, only tightening up the strap if you find yourself suddenly sprinting or doing some sort of jerky motion. It’s in this context that I’ve deemed Classic FiveFingers my favorite VFFs for all-around wear. Though I think Sprints are great in many applications, I think dialing in the three strap method is tricky enough to frustrate most. I had to stick with my Sprints for a few weeks before I got the straps just right. Now I’m good to go, but I was banging my head on the table for awhile trying to get the fit right.

For what it’s worth, you’re one of the few people I’ve seen who actually has the Performa. I’m curious: what are you using yours for? Though I’ve gotten a ton of user VFF stories, I’ve only had *one* Performa story submission so far. Seems Performas are somewhat rare in the VFF world.

Anyway, like I said, will pick up this review *next* Sunday and apologize for not grabbing it already.
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I am running on a treadmill right now. I’ve worn them (walking, not running) on gravel before. As long as the gravel isn’t too big it hasn’t bothered me. The soles are more substantial than they look. They are the regular Vibram rubber that are on hiking boots. Our driveway is gravel and I’ve jogged across it to get the mail and not bruised my feet.

Where are you running in them? Curious if you’re on a treadmill or outside – if you step on a rock or anything odd on the road, is there enough cushioning to keep it from hurting?

Thanks for the awesome review!
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