Specifically for running. Anyone have experience with the Vibram
Fivefingers?
The other day at the local college track there were a couple sprinters out there sporting these. A buddy of mine (same age late 40's) just picked up a pair and was told to build miles slowly. I have typical aches/pains in legs from running but the worst is my lower back. I currently run 2.5 miles 2x a week. The college track has a nice rubberized coating that I can actually feel is softer than pavement. Lots of back pain the day after I run which is resolved with stretching, cycling, and some inversion table time (at the gym). Wondering if these will make it worse...or perhaps better over time...as advertised.