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What do you guys think of these? I think they are neat and the concept is great, but even though it says you can wear them hiking, I would worry about needle sticks. But then how protective are any soft sided shoe?
I have a pair of Vibrams and love them for feeling like I'm barefoot, but I bought them after reading quite a bit about them helping plantar faciitis. I found that my heel spurs hurt worse as I wore these - no cushion at all. I wore them almost 6 months before having to stop. Has anyone else had this problem?
I'm still looking for a good shoe after trying several!
I have KSOs and Bikilas. I wear them walking, running (to include trail running), indoor rock climbing, and kayaking. THey're great. Perfect for the gym. I love them for running- I'm a severe over pronator, have knee & hip issues- and I reduced my aches and pains by about 90%. The alternative is 140$ running shoes which wear out in 6 mos or less.
I don't think I would feel comfortable wearing them at work, esp in the OR.
I have a Grecian foot with a second toe a bit longer and wear Vibram Five Fingers and love em. I have been wearing KSOs for running for about a year, and they have been great I bought a green funky color pair, and actually just bought a pair of Bikilas and intend to try them at work (floor nurse). We'll see how it goes, but I dont think having a second toe longer than the big toe is a limiting factor from my personal experience.
My husband bought these shoes. I find them ugly and creepy looking but he loves them and said he feels like jumping when he has them on. Claims they are super comfy for standing and walking all day...I doubt they would be accepted in a hospital though unless they can make some alternations to make them "safe".He is insisting on buying me a pair but I wouldn't wear them so it's a waste.
I own a pair and recently took them on a 10-mile hike (I thought it was going to be 1-2 miles so that I'd have a test session). I really enjoyed wearing them, and I felt secure like I wouldn't fall. They helped my toes and feet feel every little bump and crevice in the trail. I did have sore feet afterward, but only for a little while- I soaked and scrubbed my feet in a hot shower afterward.
They did let mud seep into the spaces between my toes, and I don't think they'd protect you at all from hazardous spills at work. I also think they'd be awful for standing long hours on hard floors. Shoes of today seem to be designed to protect your feet from the hard, solid floors that are so unnatural to humans.
I really think they'd lead you to getting hairline fractures, especially if you walk heel-to-toe at work. They have good traction, but I would opt for a cushiony, thick, highly padded shoe.
I would, however, recommend getting a pair and trying them out for exercising and hiking- maybe even running if you have proper form. They're fun and a funky, unusual addition to any shoe collection.
jaxsurfer, RN
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if you wear anything but solid leather or leather substituted shoes you probably wont have much protection from spills or needle sticks. I use them for hiking and running and love them, but i defiantly would not use them in a hospital.