[Jakey boy]

Bought some vibram five fingers while in New York,

Decided to wear them today for work as a trial..

Results- amazing!

So comfortable, incredible grip on slanted roofs, good feel and grip on ladders. There stupidly light, so feel like your not dragging big old boots or trainers about.

There only going to be good for the summer, but I think their  my new work shoe for definite.

Using wfp wasn't any different (obviously) except you probably feel more comfortable being on your feet all day, it's also nice that they dry out super fast if wet, and can be thrown in the washing machine and dry within a couple of hours.

You can wear socks with them as well - five fingers socks, but today it's warm enough without,

I highly rate them, I thought they'd be uncomfortable, boy was I wrong, the only real negative is the lack of support, but that's really not an issue unless your prone to falling down curbs etc !

[deeege]

Do they do a steel toe cap version for site work?

[Jakey boy]

Do they do a steel toe cap version for site work?
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That would be funny to see

[Clever Forum Name]

just don't stand in any poop.

[8weekly]

just don't stand in any poop.

.. or on any nails.

[Clever Forum Name]

just don't stand in any poop.

.. or on any nails.

Or nails covered in poop!

[TomCrowther]

After flip flops, they have to be the most inappropriate work shoes imaginable.

[Richard Shepherd]

I have two pair, wore them casually all summer last year. Not best things for work though.

[dazmond]

i think your bonkers mate!they look ridiculous!!

not just that but why are you standing on them fragile tiles if you have wfp?

.....your asking for trouble IMO

regards


dazmond

[Jakey boy]

i think your bonkers mate!they look ridiculous!!

not just that but why are you standing on them fragile tiles if you have wfp?

.....your asking for trouble IMO

regards


dazmond

Because real men can stand on roofs, fat men break tiles,

Each to there own, for me there amazing, the soles are as hard as normal trainers.

There is no access to the back of this house with wfp, and the customer doesn't let me take the hose through the house, we have to use there ladder for the back, never felt safer than wearing these on a roof, the grip is immense,

I think they look cool! 

[gary999]

Standing still in them is all they are good for

[Jonny 87]

i think your bonkers mate!they look ridiculous!!

not just that but why are you standing on them fragile tiles if you have wfp?

.....your asking for trouble IMO

regards


dazmond

Because real men can stand on roofs, fat men break tiles,

Each to there own, for me there amazing, the soles are as hard as normal trainers.

There is no access to the back of this house with wfp, and the customer doesn't let me take the hose through the house, we have to use there ladder for the back, never felt safer than wearing these on a roof, the grip is immense,

I think they look cool! 

Are you desperate for customers?

Shouldn't let a customer dictate how YOU run YOUR business.

[sunshine windows]

Look like a 🔔🔚

[Dave Willis]

Aren't they a bit ahem ....... gay? 

[Phil J]

Would go great with my leather chaps 

[wfp master]

[davids3511]

Aren't they a bit ahem ....... gay? 

Yes......yes they are!

[dazmond]

i guess your a young lad jakey boy?

i was young and foolish once too! ;Dwhen you get(older and wiser)and  busier with easy access work you ll drop pain in the arse jobs like them.

[capn sparkle]

Similar to these! 

[rosskesava]

I wonder if they do those shoes in pink?

[windowswashed]

They look camp and won't give your arches any support. No protection for your feet whatsoever. Next you'll be wearing stockings as they're lighter than trousers or pants if you live across the Atlantic pond

[PoleKing]

Bought some vibram five fingers while in New York,

Decided to wear them today for work as a trial..

Results- amazing!

So comfortable, incredible grip on slanted roofs, good feel and grip on ladders. There stupidly light, so feel like your not dragging big old boots or trainers about.

There only going to be good for the summer, but I think their  my new work shoe for definite.

Using wfp wasn't any different (obviously) except you probably feel more comfortable being on your feet all day, it's also nice that they dry out super fast if wet, and can be thrown in the washing machine and dry within a couple of hours.

You can wear socks with them as well - five fingers socks, but today it's warm enough without,

I highly rate them, I thought they'd be uncomfortable, boy was I wrong, the only real negative is the lack of support, but that's really not an issue unless your prone to falling down curbs etc !

New York? You never said you were going...oh wait

[Tom White]

They look camp and won't give your arches any support. No protection for your feet whatsoever. Next you'll be wearing stockings as they're lighter than trousers or pants if you live across the Atlantic pond

Arches in engineering are never supported from below.  An arch is strongestwhen weight is placed on top of it.

Arch supported footwear weaken the muscles/tendons in the arch of the foot and can actually cause problems. 

Have a google for 'barefoot running' and have a read about the benefits of minimalistic running shoes.  And you'll find the only pro-over engineered running shoes science is produced - funnily enough - by the running shoe companies, who want you to shell out for them.

However, I think Vibram five-fingers look daft and I'd never stand on a pitched roof like that these days.

[Clever Forum Name]

Bought some vibram five fingers while in New York,

Decided to wear them today for work as a trial..

Results- amazing!

So comfortable, incredible grip on slanted roofs, good feel and grip on ladders. There stupidly light, so feel like your not dragging big old boots or trainers about.

There only going to be good for the summer, but I think their  my new work shoe for definite.

Using wfp wasn't any different (obviously) except you probably feel more comfortable being on your feet all day, it's also nice that they dry out super fast if wet, and can be thrown in the washing machine and dry within a couple of hours.

You can wear socks with them as well - five fingers socks, but today it's warm enough without,

I highly rate them, I thought they'd be uncomfortable, boy was I wrong, the only real negative is the lack of support, but that's really not an issue unless your prone to falling down curbs etc !

New York? You never said you were going...oh wait

Hahahahaha

[Jakey boy]

I love how some of you think that its hard work standing on a pitched roof! It's an easy house.

If was a pain we wouldn't do it, buts it's a piece of cake for us,

Some of you lot are such wimps and obviously fat!

And yes New York

Because at 26 I run a successful business unlike you fatty old boys! Ha ha ha...

Love causing you lot to moan in jealously

I'll leave you with this photo then let you all carry on moaning

And yes this picture is from the helicopter ride we took,

So long jealous Fattys!!

[Jakey boy]

And two more from the top of the rockafeller,

Just make the moaners more jelous!

[Jakey boy]

By the way the vibrams provide the exact same amount of support as normal trainers, there is no difference,

Some of you just love to moan and criticise,

There super comfy my work Mate has bought a pair for summer now as well, we wore them all day again today and they are abusolutly amazing, so much grip, they fit like a glove and there more comfortable than regular trainers,

Remember guys - we're all different - some of you might prefer wearing big ugly boots, others not, it's all personal preference, get over it!

[gary999]

Stop being a dipstick Jakey ...and you are wrong vibrams are minimalistic running shoes
for barefoot style running and don't give the same support.

Most people have climbed on roofs at some point in this game....and prefer not to
because of a safer alternative. I will cross my fingers for you that you get to my age
in one piece  and get a chance to be as fat and content as I am

[Dave Willis]

But they've only got five toes - where do you put your extra one 

[Blackadder]

If you cut the ends out, they'd be quite good for painting your toenails too 

[Clever Forum Name]

Just think when you have an even BETTER business you can go to New York in season as apposed to the cheap months Jan - Mar.

[andyM]

There super comfy my Boyfriend has bought a pair for summer now as well, we wore them all day again today and they are abusolutly amazing, so much grip, they fit like a glove and there more comfortable than regular trainers,

Remember guys - we're all different - some of you might prefer wearing big ugly boots, others not, it's all personal preference, get over it!

Where did you stay.....YMCA? 

[dazmond]

ive been to new york twice now jakey(in summer for 2 weeks in 2009 and again at xmas in 2010)first time i went i also took a trip to new york state and saw a wild black bear while swimming in a large lake!

i also went business class with british airways for £220!(normal price is around 3k).

fantastic city but nice to get back home.great view from the top of the rock though innit?hope you went up in the express elevator?awesome!

[Frankybadboy]

By the way the vibrams provide the exact same amount of support as normal trainers, there is no difference,

really showing how thick you are with the above statement