kigo Shoes Review

Do you have a pair of shoes that fit in your pocket?  Well, now I own a pair of shoes that actually fit in my pockets.  How cool is that?  These kigo Shoes ($49.99), made from eco-friendly materials, are 5oz and fold and clip and fit in very small places.  I was sent a cute pair of kigo shoes in the Mary Jane style in dark grey.  I have gone power walking and they felt great.  Once I got over the hook at the top of the shoe, I thought these shoes looked really cute on with yoga pants, shorts or even a skirt.  My kids thought they looked like elf shoes, which I have to admit, they kind of do with the toe turned up slightly.  My one complaint about these shoes is that I found them hard to get on.  I wished that the strap across was Velcro so I could slip them on easier.  But, once they are on they were super comfortable with no breaking in period.   Being from Vancouver, BC these shoes got wet but dried very quickly and had great grip so they would be great for all sorts of outdoor sports.  There is really no limit to what you could use these shoes for:

• walk to work with your kigo’s than slip on your high heels
• gym classes (all types)
• running
• hiking
• all water sports-swimming, snorkeling, beach combing, kayaking
• power walks
• running errands
• great for travelling with the fold up clip, light weight nature
• after hitting the ski slopes
• the list could go on…..

I need to take these shoes to the further test and take them out on one of my runs.  I saw a guy in Vancouver, BC  this weekend running along the seawall in Stanley Park with no shoes.  That was the first time I have ever seen this.  My first thought was ‘OUCH!’  But, upon research barefoot running actually is becoming a growing trend. 

Question about kigos barefoot running:

A growing number of minimalist runners have discovered kigo footwear as a great barefoot running option. The 5oz per shoe weight, breathable upper and thin, flexible out-sole combine for a comfortable, protected running shoe.

Barefoot running is a bit extreme for me, as I don’t  think I would get to the end of the drive way without cutting my very soft feet.  But if I used kigo shoes, I do think I could do my 5 km run. 

Soooo…up next will be Vibram5 fingers vs. kigo shoes review, stimulating barefoot running.  Wish me luck!

What would you use your kigo Shoes for? 

kigo is giving all GGS readers 20% discount on the kigo footwear site for the rest of the week (through Sunday, June 20). Enter code GETSTRONG at the final check out to get the discount.  They come in men’s too, just in time for Father’s Day!

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