Press Release: Study Finds Risks and Benefits from Vibram FiveFingers Quote: The American Council on Exercise (ACE) said an independent study on Vibram FiveFingers found the while the glove-like shoes may be beneficial for those who suffer from chronic running injuries, using Vibrams and barefoot-style shoes for running can pose additional risks if runners do not adopt the correct foot-to-ground strike style. The independent study was conducted by the University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, Exercise and Health Program, and led by John Porcari, Ph.D., and Caitlin McCarthy, M.S. The study evaluated 16 healthy, injury-free female subjects, ages 19 to 25, all of whom were considered recreational joggers
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Vibram Five Fingers study by American Council on Exercise
This has resulted in some class action suites against Vibrams