The Speed is designed specifically for a more natural running & walking experience. The Speed shares all the platform characteristics as the Bikila but in a classically retro style. The speed looks good as a all day wear shoe you can sneak into the office without too many people noticing.
Built on an entirely new platform, the Speed features a Dri-Lex® covered 3mm polyurethane insole (thickest under the ball) and a 4mm anatomical pod outsole design that offers more plating protection, and distributes forefoot impact without compromising important ground feedback essential to a proper forefoot strike running form.
A more athletic padded collar and topline, a lace closure and Mesh upper for improved ventilation. As with all FiveFingers the Speed is Hand or Machine Washable in cold water, Air Dry.
It should be noted that the Speed offers a slightly different fit to the range, it's a lower volume shoe which means that while the length of the shoe is the same size for size than the other models it's a smaller shoe in space. Low volume flat feet will do very well with fit as will a normal shapped foot. Those of us that have high arches or big or fat feet will find the fit not ideal in the long term.
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Again, it should be noted that not every foot fits well within FiveFingers, they are a very different approach to traditional footwear and "break" a lot of the old rules of what a shoe should be.
It's important to understand that the "break in" time for your foot to get used to the complete lack of padding and support can vary from person to person. Some people put them on and in a few days they feel great, for others the process can take a few weeks to be able to wear them distance running or all day casually. For a few the process can take months before they are truely comfortable for all day wear.
If you have known problems with your feet or are unsure if FiveFingers are for you please feel free to send us an e-mail and we can take you through the range and see how they may fit your feet and your lifestyle.
What if they don't fit me when I get them home?
Because of the toe fitting element of the Vibram Five Fingers they, on rare occasions don't fit, or are just the wrong size. We understand it is not always possible to try them on instore. For this reason if the pair you have don't fit or suit you please send us an e-mail and we can come up with the best way of fixing the problem from sending through a replacement size or offering a refund.