There are new models coming out made out of leather.  Check out
http://birthdayshoes.com/ for a vibram fivefinger fan site with more info.



On Wed, Jul 15, 2009 at 1:37 PM, Dedy Rundle <[log in to unmask]>wrote:

> I'm with you on that one Andrea... they would be aesthetically more
> pleasing too!
>
> If 'brain-tanned' they would not lose their suppleness when wet either.
>
> Dedy
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Andrea Hughett" <[log in to unmask]>
> To: <[log in to unmask]>
> Sent: 15 July 2009 18:26
> Subject: [PALEOFOOD] barefoot shoes
>
>
>
> I find the idea intriguing, but am put off by the man-made materials.  I
>> wonder if soft leather moccasins, or something like the old Celtic bog shoe
>> (basically, wrap a piece of leather around your foot and punch holes so you
>> can lace it on) might not provide most of the barefoot experience and yet be
>> made of closer-to-paleo materials as well.
>>
>> Andrea
>>
>


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