U.S. Army Bans Vibram FiveFingers

Well, that's just plain silly. Vibram should make military editions that are in appropriate colors, etc. See if they can win over the Air Force. The AF has always struck me as taking innovations in stride. I know my cousin who's in the Army has a pair of Vibrams.


U.S. Army Bans Vibram FiveFingers

via GearJunkie.com - Outdoor Gear Reviews by Stephen Regenold on 7/6/11

As reported around the barefoot-minded blogosphere this week, the U.S. Army has banned Vibram FiveFingers and all other "toe-shoes" because they "detract from a professional military image."