I own a few pairs of Vibram Fivefingers, they're lovely. You feel so much more of the ground you're walking on, so many textures!
Death to all footcoffins!
Death to all footcoffins!
They're not so much footcoffins as they are toe and sole protectors.
All VFs have a bit of rubber padding on the front of the toe to prevent toe-stubbing.
I've noticed a significant improvement in the coordination/sensitivity of my feet, I stub my toe a lot less often in VFs than when I wear regular shoes. My calves have also become a lot stronger, and my balance has improved as well.
I don't wear them all the time, but it's fun when I do.
I think the toed socks are definitely very weird-looking, especially when they come in white, looks like a some sort of fetish gear.