Vibram FiveFingers

 
Vibram FiveFingers is a type of shoe manufactured by Vibram. Originally developed as a “barefoot alternative” for sailing and climbing, the footwear has thin, flexible soles that are contoured to the shape of the human foot.Standard running shoes alter the natural biomechanics of running, and the raised, cushioned heels encourage a gait in which the heel strikes the ground heavily. Vibram claims that a "barefoot" style running and walking is safer, may lead to fewer injuries, and is biomechanically more sound from an energy and force distribution standpoint.