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Amazing Parkour Shoes
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I just bought some amazing shoes for parkour. The grip on them is unlike anything I have ever worn. Here is a link to check them out. http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/products/products

Started this discussion. Last reply by Jason Nelson Nov 16.

 

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I've been wanting to buy a pair. Need help with the sizing. I'm normally a 10.5. Tried a 42 and had 1/2 inch on the heel. Tightened it up and the bands overlapped. Tried 41. Still had space at the heel. Felt tighter around the toes. Can anyone, KC...
November 16
hmm, i'll definitely try and get these then. cuz my technique really needs work. I just need some more experience
November 9
Sorry let me re-phrase, landings at the end of you jump range on hard terrain can be rough/tough. You have much more energy to dissipate and hardly any padding to help. So you certainly have to be dead on with technique. It's quiet different from ...
November 9
I agree. These shoes will force you to land right.
November 9
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November 8
Working to increase your range isn't actually a problem at all as long as you try it on ground first, I train barefoot as often as possible, and when I can't, I train with my Vibrams, Unless I absolutely have no choice, I won't train in shoes. Als...
November 8
The landing with them is pretty rough. I think they are best to practice things you've done enough to be confident with, watch doing precisions and things at the end of your jump range.I can see stubbed and broken toes happening easily other wise....
November 8
yeah they look BA but i heard they hurt to land on, is that true?
November 8
well hey if you'd rather go with the K-Swiss, buy them from www.americanparkour.com you get a $10 discount. instead of $100 you pay $90.
November 8
If your going for looks, K-swiss shoes won't raise as many eye's but if you are looking for functionality, the Five Fingers are your best bet, it's practically like being barefoot, so you train more muscles in your feet that you usually don't with...
November 7
Yeah those shoes look better but I heard they will fall apart pretty fast if you do parkour in them.
November 7
Very nice, sounds like a good idea. They look pretty goofy though i think i'd rather get the K-Swiss shoes. lol http://www.kswiss.com/item/0/01552-125/Men/Footwear_Parkour___Free_Running/Ariake/White_Black_Gray.html?xs=pp
November 7
Yeah you can move each toe. I feel like a ninja when I have them on.
November 7
I have these, and can vouch they are absolutely amazing.
November 6
Those shoes look crazy, can you move your toes independently?
November 6
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I just bought some amazing shoes for parkour. The grip on them is unlike anything I have ever worn. Here is a link to check them out. http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/products/products_KSO_m.cfm
November 5

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