FiveFingers Classic

Upper Area

Abrasion-resistant stretch polyamide fabric & Hypalon® straps

Sole Area

Vibram TC-1 performance rubber

Footbed Area

Antimicrobial microfiber

Weight

Men's size 42: 150.25 grams each

Women's size 37: 120.5 grams each

I work all day in my Classics and do all my hikes in my KSO's. Train your feet to do the work and you will forget about injuries.

Benita de Witt, Lynotherapist & Runners world columnist

I turned to my first pair of Vibram FiveFingers 'Classics' after I injured my back running the Knysna half marathon. This injury resulted in some intense research on running injuries and stumbled apon the benefits of barefoot running and Vibram Five Fingers. It always struck me how differently a child ran compared to a middle aged adult. That's when I gave Vibram FiveFingers a go. It did take a transition period of about 6 months. There is a period of an intense amount of stimulation your feet get - which quickly translates to INFORMATION which your feet use to tread carefully without you having to think about it! I got so hooked on running with Vibram FiveFingers that I ordered my second pair, the KSO's shortly after to participate in trail races. Obviously being the only woman in Cape Town to participate in 21km plus trail races does get its comments but the comments fell away when I happily skip ahead and recover quickly the next day. I feel like an absolute KID running on Table mountain with them! My feet, legs and running strengthened NOTICEABLY. I have now recently received a pair of Vibram FiveFingers BIKILA's in HOT PINK and all I can say is: sexy, sassy and deadly fast! These are now my road running/racing Vibram FiveFingers since I honestly don't have the heart to take these pretty ladies onto the trails... yet. So if you see a crazy chick hopping around on table mountain or on the road with neon pink Vibram FiveFingers with a HUGE grin on her face - its more than likely me!

Nicola Steenkamp, Triathlete and Trail runner