Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I just heard that Vibram five fingers settled for 3.5 million in a class action law suit due to "false advertising". In the lawsuit Valerie Bezdek (the plaintiff) claimed that Vibram shoes do not do as advertised. She claims it is false advertising that Vibram shoes "Provide all the benefits of barefoot running" and she further claims "there are no well-designed scientific studies that support Defendants’ health benefits claims regarding FiveFingers". (Source of actual lawsuit:[...] So Valerie Bezdek may be correct in that there are not ENOUGH studies out about the benefits of barefoot activities, but let me be abundantly clear: VALERIE BEZDEK IS A LAME PERSON THAT DOES NOT DESERVE HER PAIR OF FREE SHOES. Here's why: Vibram 5 fingers was (at the time of her purchase) a rather new style of shoe and everyone purchasing these shoes understands you need to work your way into training with these gradually. People that experience negative effects are using them too often and have not yet learned to walk barefoot yet. It took me 3 months to work up to using vibrams for full time hiking. If she was not experiencing the benefit and strengthening of her feet, then she was either 1) using minimalist shoes prior, which also strengthen feet. or 2) not using vibrams properly as instructed, which would result in her damaging her feet from too much use too quickly. I can tell you unequivocally Vibram five fingers DO strengthen your feet and DO provide health benefits to those that re-learn how to 'walk barefoot' properly over time. These are amazing shoes. Shame on Valerie Bezdek for wanting more free stuff. I hate people like this. This kind of ignorance is the reason why companies are forced to invest in having high priced lawyers instead of being able to provide their employees with benefits like health insurance or stock options to provide a decent living wage. Thanks Valerie Bezdek for being another part of the problem instead of the solution. Yes, you deserve this harsh criticism. Just because the studies have not had enough time to show conclusively these shoes do benefit doesnt mean that you can disprove it with a lawsuit. The real sad part about this is that these shoes really do strengthen your feet when used properly. But now because of Valerie Bezdek many people will never know. Not only am I refusing to return my Vibram five fingers (per the class action lawsuit), but I like these so much I am buying another pair ! -Travis