Make huaraches (Tarahumara running sandals) 3/3

http://www.invisibleshoe.com - Part 3, how to tie huaraches, including a slip-on slip-off method and the traditional Tarahumara "toga-style." If you like barefoot running, but don't want to cut up your feet, try huaraches.

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• huarache
• tarahumara
• born to run
• vibram five fingers
• tie huaraches
• barefoot running sandals

[RuzzNasra]

Yea, I guess part of the problem may be that I made mine from a car mat and paracord instead of the Vibram material, probably makes it easier for the paracord to wiggle around and loosen up while I walk/run. I ll have to make a second batch and see if they might work better with different material.

[invisibleshoes]

@RuzzNasra Car mat material is WAY too floppy compared to the Vibram or, especially, compared to our new FeelTrue rubber outsoles.

[RuzzNasra]

I'm left wondering whether or not the "Toga Style" is better for security. I made some with the slip on style but they don't seem to be secure enough on my foot to actually do extend running in.

[invisibleshoes]

@RuzzNasra We've had people run ultra-marathons in the slip-on style... but use whatever feels best for you

[invisibleshoes]

@SenoraFlowerLollypop Quite the opposite... running without support (which humans did up until the 1970s) strengthens your feet and ankles. I had flat feet my whole life until I started walking and running in Invisible Shoes; now I have arches in my feet. Think of it this way, adding support is like putting a cast around your feet... when you put a cast on a limb, it gets weaker because you're not using it.

[invisibleshoes]

@jerkinboy95 You're confusing the Vibram rubber OUTSOLE MATERIAL (that we're using in this video), with the Vibram Five Fingers SHOE. Don't like the shoes (which use a completely different material on their bottoms). Do like the outsole material.

[smrki1]

@Brusinque Sure why not, I mean Raramuri's are making them out of tire rubber. If you cant purchase the stuff you can make it yourself. I would love to purchase them from this chap but I am far away and the transport would probably cost more than the the sandals itself.

[aquatiger1987]

my own creation, instead of a hole between the toes, 1 hole at the bottom of big toe on outer side, 1 hole at the bottom of little toe on outer side + another hole below that protruding bump beneath the bottom of little toe on outer side. Cutting off the extra lace, putting it through the 2 holes beside the little toes & tying the lace to the other lace beside the big toe

[LeMTv]

@CooperCarr87 .... I have chewed through 3 pairs of Vibrams. Now I love the difference from wearing "Toe Shoes", it's hard to justify the cost, when here in Australia the importers are ripping us off.

I still felt a bit taken advantage when the local shoe repair guy charged me $20 for some Tophy 3mm shoe sole. Still considering Vibrams are made in China for like $2 a piece, I'm happy enough with my Huaraches

[sdbolt86]

Fucking haole's. just stop already...

[CooperCarr87]

These are just too ghetto even for me. I'll keep my pretentious vibrums! :)

[livepunx]

los raramuris te lo agradeceran

[Brusinque]

Please please reply.

What if I bought cheap sandals that have little sole. And i made huaraches out of them? that being the sole, or bottom fabric.

[veIion]

Do u have flat foot?

[TheRunningTips]

Great tutorial series! Just a quick question, any particular reason that you tie your knot the way you do? Or would the standard "bunny ears" knot work as well?

[lovetobeshrunken]

i absolutely love your feet! can i worship them please?