If you are a lover of the outdoors and go barefoot every chance you get Five fingers shoes are a great way to protect your feet from damage. Returning to the natural movements of the feet and lower legs may even prevent common injuries to the knees and hips though no conclusive studies have yet been done. It is important to note that while Fivefingers Kso provide more protection than barefoot these are still thin soled Vibram Five Fingers and glass or other extreme debris can penetrate the surface causing injury.