My Vibram Bikila footwear was a tough snug fit when I first squeezed in to them. It may have felt snug and tight only because the Vibram KSO’s I had before may have been one size too big. Whether it’s due to them being broken in or because my feet are less fat…my feet now slide in comfortably. Even after throwing them in the wash and hanging them to dry, they don’t have the same squeeze and struggle when getting them on.
I remember the day I got in to mine: I was about 9miles in to a run with my KSOs when we ran off course and up to my running partner’s pad. Jimmy gave me his Bikila’s to try on because my feet were getting really hot (going raw and beginning to blister). I immediately felt lighter on my feet and there was more bounce to my step. I needed it because I was ill-prepared and unconditioned for the 11mi back home. FUNNY SIDE NOTE: I fell stricken with cramps 3 times on my way back home sending Jimmy ahead of me so I wouldn’t drag him down with me. On the final collapse, I had to lie out for about five minutes before a lady out running along the trail offered to phone for help. There my arrogance refused the help and I walked a slow zombie walk back home for the final mile. I WAS WALKING LIKE A DEPRIVED ZOMBIE! Biting off more than you can chew in long-distance running bears tremendous consequence! Continue reading
