| Feelmax Kuusaa Men's |  | Brand: Feelmax
Category: Shoes
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Rating:  3 reviews
Sales Rank: 51,579
Media: Apparel
ASIN: B0032ZNEO4
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Product Description
Feelmax footwear is the lightest footwear on the market - each shoe weighs less than 100 grams. The shoes fit almost as tightly as a sock, which makes them extremely comfortable to wear.
The shaping of the human foot and the consequent development of our way of walking took approximately four million years. Over the last few millennia, we have restricted the operation of our feet and departed from our natural way of walking by wearing shoes.
The Finnish company Feelmax Oy has enabled a return to the natural by developing the unique Feelmax shoes - pioneers of a new footwear culture - which simulate walking barefoot.
The purpose of Feelmax footwear is to promote the positive effects of being barefoot on the operation and control of the feet, and consequently the whole body.
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 Not For Outdoor Runners May 19, 2010
AIT (USA)
I purchased a pair in late March, and started running 8-10 miles on a lake trail (crushed gravel) per weekday in early April. By mid-May, I had worn a hole in the forefoot strike area. They feel great, they do protect my feet, but at this price I cannot indefinitely justify a new pair once a month, and I don't believe Feelmax would refurbish them. I'm going to try out a pair of Vibram Five Fingers Bikila as soon as I can as a possible alternative (they are tremendously back-ordered about 6-8 months at the time of this writing). If you are just running a handful of miles per week, running only indoors on treadmills for just a couple miles a day, or just walking around in them I imagine they'll be fine, but they wear out WAY too fast for someone who wants to put in 2-3 hours a day of running outdoors like me. The Feelmax web site is not very consistent about whether the design of the Kuusaa is intended for indoors or outdoors use (they emphasize the outdoors athletic aspect of the shoes in the general product information, but their information about the soles seems to indicate that all models with 1mm thick soles are only for indoors), but the Osma and Kuuva models supposedly are specifically rated for outdoors use. I ordered a Feelmax Osma while waiting for my Bikilas to arrive later this year, and will report on how well they stand up to outdoors running.
 very pleased with these Feelmax Kuusaa shoes May 15, 2010
Gambhira
I use them for walking mostly, and I really like it. I did have to re-learn how to walk in them. Taking smaller shorter steps helps. Also one learns right away not to slam ones heel down.
It's wonderful to feel the ground beneath me, like I can feel the softness of the Earth.
I even tried some running in them and I enjoyed it!
This shoe is not appropriate for walking around sharp objects, such as work environment where one would need boots. One must watch where one steps in these shoes. I have felt a few painful rocks while walking in these. I like this however because it brings awareness to walking.
Great for qi-gong, yoga, and similar practices outdoors.
I used the sizing chart on the manufacturers website and they fit great. I measured my foot *while standing on it* (this makes it bigger!). Also one of my feet is bigger and I used that one for measuring. Hope this review is helpful.
A nearly perfect minimal (pseudo-barefoot) shoe February 10, 2010
searle (Canada)
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
This Kuusaa, like all Feelmax shoes, is not an ordinary shoe (if you want that, look elsewhere). This has ZERO heel, ZERO arch, ZERO cushioning (other than the easily removeable innersole). It has an EXTREMELY thin (1mm) and flexible sole, hence the shoe could be rolled up almost like a ballet slipper (but the sole is clearly designed for outside use). Due to the thin sole, its long term durability for distance running is very much T.B.D. (and perhaps the new Feelmax OSMA with stronger sole may be more suitable for real distance runners). The Kuusaa is similar to the Feelmax Niesa, except the Niesa has a higher side and a velcro closure, while the Kuusa has a lower side (like most running shoes) and an elasticized cinch closure.
Before ordering, I was concerned about the comfort of the cinch closure, but it is great. No discomfort or pressing at all, and because it is elastic you really dont need to uncinch it to put on the shoe (it stretches and the shoe easily slides on). Also no concern about not having a full set of laces/holes, because the shoe has a snug stretchy fit like a sock and the cinch is really just an extra measure to ensure the shoe can never accidently slip off.
It is nearly perfect for anyone who wants a "minimal" (pseudo-barefoot) shoe, including barefoot runners who want/need something for use in the winter or on littered runs (the sole is quite puncture proof, but you WILL FEEL anything you step on). As already noted, it fits faily snugly, similar to a sock. If you want a wide toe box to allow your toes to splay outward, this might not be a perfect match (although most folks should find the fit comfy), and for wide toe wiggling you might want to look at the TerraPlana VivoBarefoot Aqua (more traditional style, more expensive, thicker sole but wonderfully wide toe box). The Kuusaa is unbelievably light, hardly more than a sock. It is perfect as a barefoot running alternative "minimalistic" shoe.
The Feelmax products price is extremely reasonable for a shoe. As already noted, long distance runners may (T.B.D.) find the tough but thin sole wears, and hence they may likely go through these shoes quicker than other "normal" thick soled shoes. That is the tradeoff, extreme lightness vs durability, but the low price makes that a reasonable tradeoff.
If you want a minimalistic (pseudo-barefoot) shoe for light to medium running, this seems a good match (consider the Feelmax Osma for heavy running, and the Niesa for more "social" usage). I chose the black/grey (black shoe with grey lettering/laces) rather than the grey/red (light grey shoe with red lettering/laces).
Note: Do not order size based on your normal size. Be sure to measure your foot and then use the [...] size chart for a perfect fit (if in-between sizes, size up to the next larger size).
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