Bionic Feet

Well, not really. But if they actually were bionic, I'll bet they'd feel a lot like this. Last night I did my first pool workout while wearing Vibram FiveFingers. As you can see, they're a bit freaky-looking. They are form-fitting to your feet, separating each toe into its own compartment. They're very light, and actually provide quite a bit of arch support. Most importantly (for me, anyway) I no longer have to worry about scraping my feet against the floor of the pool as I run. I'm hoping I continue to be pleased with them as I use them more and more. They are also purported to be good for practicing martial arts. You know--providing lots of support for your foot while still allowing you lots of control while you kick. I'm hoping I'll get to file my report about the verity of that statement sometime around December 20th...