the FiveFingers...version Extreme Running

You were born barefoot. 
FiveFingers Bikila encourages you to walk  run that way.

 Enhances your natural running motion.

 Gently spreads your toes to strengthen foot muscles, increase range of motion, and improve general foot health.

 Stimulates muscles in the feet and lower legs for greater balance, agility and strength.

 Helps straighten your spine, improves posture, and reduces lower back pain. 
The technology supplied by Vibram for the sole makes the FiveFingers impressively efficient in most sports activities. 
The FiveFingers Bikila give access to the most dynamic running style. Still protect your tender feet from scorching sand and sharp rocks. 

Check the size conversion chart here. 

Bikila IS BEST FOR: Running & Fitness

Materials:

UPPER - Stretch Polyamide TPU toe caps for protection

SOLE - Anatomical Pods TC-1 Rubber

FOOTBED- 3mm Polyurethane with Dri-Lex Sockliner

*Machine washable. Air dry.

Weight:

Men's size 42 -

6.0 oz. each, 12.0 oz. a pair

Women's size 37 -

4.8 oz. each, 9.6 oz. a pair

Benefits of Barefoot

The benefits of walking and running barefoot have long been supported by scientific research, coaches, and athletes who've offered ample evidence that training without shoes allows you to run faster and further with fewer injuries.

Motion studies demonstrate that when walking and running barefoot, one naturally lands on the forefoot, directly below your center of gravity. This results in optimum balance, increased stability, less impact, and greater propulsion. According to Dr. Ivo Waerlop of the Vibram Biomechanics Advisory Board, "Running in Vibram Five Fingers" improves agility, strength, and equilibrium, plus it delivers sensory feedback that allows runners to make immediate corrections in their form. This greatly improves running efficiency."

No footwear comes closer to recreating the experience and natural sensation of running barefoot than Vibram Five Fingers. It delivers all the health and performance benefits of barefoot running–with less the risk of injury. The patented Vibram sole acts like a second skin to protect you from elements and obstacles, so you can reap the rewards of barefoot running.

Links:

Don't get caught by counterfeit

YouAreTheTechnology.com ( Vibram marketing team has been released from their chains ;-))

Everything You Need to Know to Become a Barefoot Runner on MassageTherapySchools.net

Fantastic two parts blog on the Bikila's by Pete Larson

N.B. FiveFingers Bikila stock is at our French warehouse servicing France, Belgium and Switzerland. For the US and other European countries we will ship from the UK,  transferring from our French premises may generate a couple days delay. We will of course inform you if this is the case.