I ran barefoot on gravel yesterday, bruised my feet up good, probably bad form. I took my VFF's today and I was running and the whole inside of my left foot ripped through the fabric? It's the 12th time of wearing them since I got them in December? I was like wtf? I always heard how tough they were and all, I contacted vibram, but they are on there 2 week shut down. They did fit very tight maybe I should have gotten 42's instead of 41's? I ran the rest barefoot anyway, guess it wasn't meant for me to wear shoes. I can't wear running shoes, they make my ankles swell up and hurt really bad. Even my saucony shay's hurt my ankles? but, anyway, just venting today!