106 replies to this topic

[nova6868]

They are coming! The rumors were true!

Thought I would re-post these, in case they were lost in the original generic thread.

[WRXClarky]

Where are these available, and cost please?

[nova6868]

No idea, I think this is the first anyone has ever seen of them.

It looks like they've designed a new heel-stabilizing insole for them, which is awesome. That was my main complaint with wearing my regular Vibrams to play golf, too much of my heel rolling around.

Judging from their other prices, I'd guess these will probably be in the $120 - $140 range.

Edited by nova6868, 24 January 2013 - 10:54 AM.

[Gripit_Swiftit]

@AshleyKMayo who is an editor for Golf Digest tweeted a pic of these yesterday to see people's reactions.  Cool colors.  I think they would be great practice shoes because they should provide great feedback as to what your feet are doing during your swing (footwork is important, you guys).

They are called the Vibram Speed XC Lite and should be out by Spring.

[Konklifer]

Yeah...no.

[Derek1387]

So... they dont really look any different than my Five Fingers I have now.

[WRXClarky]

So, are these specifically designed for golf, or just another shoe in their lineup.

[Tough]

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[Guia]

They are interesting and I would give them a try.  However, the possible draw back I see is that they
don't support the ball of the foot.  If you play very ground soft courses they are probably, but not too
good on hard surfaces.

[2bGood]

no thank you. Not sure why though, as I have practiced and even played in flip flops more than a few times and enjoyed it, but man those look fugly.

Edited by 2bGood, 25 January 2013 - 11:26 PM.

[Colby327]

LOL.  Grumpy cat finally made it to Golfwrx, and we share the same feelings on these shoes.  A definitive no.

[rainkingjr]

I love my regular Vibrams and I would have no problem trying the golf version. With that being said, I am completely thrilled with my True Linkswear True Tours and am not really inclined to mess with what I consider perfection.

[Mr. Grumpy]

Did somebody find my cat?

[Hateto3Putt]

nova6868, on 24 January 2013 - 10:47 AM, said:

They are coming! The rumors were true!

I just experienced a mini throw-up in my mouth.

[mister2cool]

nova6868, on 24 January 2013 - 10:47 AM, said:

They are coming! The rumors were true!

Thought I would re-post these, in case they were lost in the original generic thread.

THAT just looks weird...

[KYMAR]

I don't even have the words.

[WRXClarky]

nova6868, on 24 January 2013 - 10:51 AM, said:

No idea, I think this is the first anyone has ever seen of them.

It looks like they've designed a new heel-stabilizing insole for them, which is awesome. That was my main complaint with wearing my regular Vibrams to play golf, too much of my heel rolling around.

Judging from their other prices, I'd guess these will probably be in the $120 - $140 range.

Just wondering where you got the info on the new heel-stabilizing insole. I think those insoles in the pics were sizing devices but I am not sure. This looks identical to the TrekSport model so I am wondering if there is indeed any "golf" specific tech in this new five fingers shoe. Anyone know?

[scratchswinger]

5 Finger shoes lead to uncomfortable social situations.

[nova6868]

WRXClarky, on 26 January 2013 - 12:53 PM, said:

Just wondering where you got the info on the new heel-stabilizing insole. I think those insoles in the pics were sizing devices but I am not sure. This looks identical to the TrekSport model so I am wondering if there is indeed any "golf" specific tech in this new five fingers shoe. Anyone know?

Ya know, maybe you're right. I had heard from someone at Vibram's that they were working on a golf-specific shoe.

Then I saw these pics from the PGA show and assumed this was the shoe. I saw the insole picture and assumed this was the shoe insole. I just put 2 and 2 together, but maybe not...?

To be continued, I guess.

[tbowles411]

KYMAR, on 26 January 2013 - 08:52 AM, said:

I don't even have the words.

I'm with you bro. I can't. I'm a shoe whore, and I just can't.

[Boogaloo_Jones]

Loudmouth Pants with VIbrams...YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!  Cant wait to win the "Weirdest Looking Golfer of the Decade" award at my local course

[postfold]

Never tried Vibrams since they don't make large sizes, confident they won't be starting with these.  Thank goodness for Trues.

[pcirelli]

Would you recommend these shoes for someone with 11 toes? Please advise.
-Pete

[WRXClarky]

pcirelli, on 26 January 2013 - 02:56 PM, said:

Would you recommend these shoes for someone with 11 toes? Please advise.
-Pete

no

[Cwing]

Ditch the individual toes and maybe.

[mac94]

pcirelli, on 26 January 2013 - 02:56 PM, said:

Would you recommend these shoes for someone with 11 toes? Please advise.
-Pete

You know Linda Cohen?

[shoyt]

Looks like a different color-way of these:

http://www.vibramfiv...peedXC-Mens.htm

[Puppetmaster]

As much as I hate overly strict dress codes, these shouldn't be allowed on a golf course, ever. LOL.

[nova6868]

Puppetmaster, on 11 February 2013 - 11:24 AM, said:

As much as I hate overly strict dress codes, these shouldn't be allowed on a golf course, ever. LOL.

Hey, I didn't like them either when I first saw them. I think I referred to them as "dirty hippie" shoes.

Then you try on a pair, and immediately start to forget about how they look... athletic shoes should be about function anyway.

[VinceFurnier]

I have Norwegian toes. Do they customize toe length? I'll post pics when I get to my camera.