I just wanted to say something about my experience with Invisible Shoes. I got my first pair last spring, and had a good couple of walks/short runs in them, but on the second or third day the string between the toes was absolutely painful. I walked maybe 2 blocks in them and had pain so bad I took them off a walked home barefoot. That was actually a great thing because it got me to actually try running barefoot - the beginning of the end of shoes for me. I did try the no toe tying method, but didn't really feel comfortable that way either, so my Invisible Shoes got put away.
After that, I ordered a pair of Unshoes Pah Tempes, then a pair of the Feathers. The Feathers worked out. I didn't have much issue with the strap between the toes and over time, they didn't bother me at all. The Feathers have been pretty much my only footwear all summer.
For some reason, I noticed my Invisible Shoes lying degected in my closet, and decided to give them another go. Lo and behold, the strap no longer bothers me, and I absolutely love them. Whether it was the Feathers that "broke me in" or my form improved, I don't know, and I don't care. I played around with the tying style, and currently have a pretty standard tying style except for one addition - a knot in the strap before running it through the side holes. When I come back to it, I just run the string through the knot, and am able to really fine tune the fit since there's no sliding around where the strings cross. I've now ordered some in brown (yay colors!) and can't wait till they get here.
So for those out there who have issues with the strings, fit, or tying, I personally found it worth it to give them another chance. I do still love my Feathers though.
After that, I ordered a pair of Unshoes Pah Tempes, then a pair of the Feathers. The Feathers worked out. I didn't have much issue with the strap between the toes and over time, they didn't bother me at all. The Feathers have been pretty much my only footwear all summer.
For some reason, I noticed my Invisible Shoes lying degected in my closet, and decided to give them another go. Lo and behold, the strap no longer bothers me, and I absolutely love them. Whether it was the Feathers that "broke me in" or my form improved, I don't know, and I don't care. I played around with the tying style, and currently have a pretty standard tying style except for one addition - a knot in the strap before running it through the side holes. When I come back to it, I just run the string through the knot, and am able to really fine tune the fit since there's no sliding around where the strings cross. I've now ordered some in brown (yay colors!) and can't wait till they get here.
So for those out there who have issues with the strings, fit, or tying, I personally found it worth it to give them another chance. I do still love my Feathers though.