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Fitsugar says the new Nike Free 5.0 running shoe supposedly mimics barefoot mechanics, a timely product as barefoot running is gaining stride.

If your feet aren't ready to run in the buff,the Nike Free 5.0 provides enough cushion to strength-train legs and feet with an imitation barefoot movement. The shoe features both a men's and women's design.

Now Nike is touting the shoe with a naked running commercial that will either make you smile or simply run away fast -- with all your clothes on. Ever allowed your up-top or down-low junk jostle around on a naked run?

Naked feet or not, here's a cool way to keep track of each and every step.

As workout wear goes, Vibram Fivefingers fall into the "odd" category for sure. But if you can get past their appearence, they're the perfect fit for exercising in (almost) naked feet, says Mark over at Mark's Daily Apple.

Vibram's website says that the shoes allow your feet to move in a more natural way, let you reconnect with nature, and help you improve your balance and agility. Vibram Fivefingers protect toes from stubbing and soft soles from being injured by sharp objects during such sports as bouldering, kayaking, chirunning, barefoot running, and many more.

Have you tried Vibram Fivefingers? What did you think? Would you try these funny looking shoes, or are they just too bizarre for you? I don't know, they might be starting to grow on me!

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