The Vibram Five Fingers are a ‘glove’ for the foot that was originally designed for use in yachting. They are now being very widely used by barefoot runners, yet there does appear to be a very high injury rate in those who use the Vibram Five Fingers.

Vibram Five Fingers Resources:

http://www.podiatry-arena.com/podiatry-forum/showthread.php?t=48566

http://www.barefootrunningshoesstore.com/vibram-fivefingers/4/

http://www.runningbarefootisbad.com/stress-fractures-in-the-vibram-fivefingers-barefoot-shoe/328/

http://www.running-shoe-rx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9404

http://www.podiatry-arena.com/podiatry-forum/showthread.php?t=76280

http://www.runresearchjunkie.com/update-on-the-vibram-fivefingers-class-action/