Gorilla Feet

Okay, I cannot walk the bridge without coming upon some sort of oddity. At the top, Renee and I saw a barefoot guy taking a rest. And I thought.. Good grief! How can anyone walk the bridge barefoot? And then he proceeds to put these THINGS on his feet that had toes.. and.. Well, just look at the picture.

We were like... Did that really just happen? The only way I can describe them is that it looks like he had gorilla feet! And then on the way down.. We saw this tiny girl running up in them too! I'm simply baffled. Why would you want to run around with gorilla feet? They looked like they were missing the other half of their gorilla costumes.


So I looked up their website. Bee-zarre. And they ain't cheap! Sounds like a bunch of dirty hippies to me..

"Remember going barefoot as a child? It’s the way you first discovered and conquered your world—without the constraint of shoes. Or the sense of duty you acquired later on.

Now you can experience that same physical and visceral sensation in Vibram FiveFingers—the only footwear to offer the exhilarating joy of going barefoot with the protection and sure-footed grip of a Vibram® sole.

FiveFingers footwear connects you to the earth and your surroundings in a way that is simply not possible in conventional shoes. It puts you in touch with the earth beneath your feet and liberates you to move in a more natural, healthy way. FiveFingers stimulate the muscles in your feet and lower legs to build strength and improve range of motion. Our customers report an increased sense of balance, greater agility, and visibly improved posture.

Choose from a variety of designs to cover the wide range of activities you would rather do barefoot—everything from fitness training and yoga, to running and trekking, to kayaking and sailing. Discover a level of performance and a connection to your environment that is positively without peer."


Oh, and I happened upon this gem in their FAQ section.. Haha.


"CAN I WEAR FIVEFINGERS IF I HAVE WEBBED TOES OR SYNDACTYLY?Unfortunately the design of FiveFingers does not accommodate webbed toes or Syndactyly. We are unable to make custom FiveFingers to fit specific foot needs. "


Well, I just don't think I want to buy a product that can't accomodate my webbed feet!


Renee and I walked 3.2 miles yesterday. The bridge run is in two weeks! I think I can? I think I can...

P.S.... Apparently, these are a big deal! I found this pic on their fanpage on Facebook! These people got married in theirs! FRIGHTENING!