Are Five Finger shoes good for kids?

The Vibram "Five Finger" shoe may look a little odd, but many fitness gurus swear by them for running. The company recently released a new line of their shoes for children, and parents may be wondering how the shoes could affect their children's feet. Howard Palamarchuk, director of sports medicine at Temple's School of Podiatric Medicine, says that because kids generally are not running for speed or distance, softer shoes are perfect for their level of activity. "They are not training the way an adult would train," he said. "It's always better to go with the softer shoes."
May 4, 2011 | Philadelphia Inquirer