Korean Job Discussion Forums

[pianowill]

I just got some Vibram Five Finger KSO shoes because I want to try the "barefoot" running experience, but I got a blister after my first run. Is there a place around Seoul where I could pick up some moleskin - you know, those little brownish bandage-tape things that you stick on your blisters?

[travelnguy]

I've gotten some at local pharmacies. Where did you get these shoes? I looked them up on google. I would love to get my feet in a pair of these.

[NYC_Gal]

Where did you find them? I want a pair, but I want to try them on first to ensure a perfect fit.

You should try walking in them, adding a little more distance and speed each time, as you need to get used to them. My friend got a pair last year when I showed him a link, and I'm jealous, but haven't seen them here.

[pianowill]

Yeah I knew I was supposed to break them in slowly, but I thought a 30 minute run would be harmless - considering the info inside the box says I should only wear them 1-2 hours the first time.

I ordered them online, had them shipped to my parents' house in the U.S., and they mailed them to me.

[Digsy]

Anyone know what Moleskin is called in Korean?

[pianowill]

My guess is 몰르스긴 because that sounds like "moleskin," but I don't know.

[bde2]

I loved my FF KSOs so much, I bought a pair of the Treks to go with them when I was on vacation in Seattle a few months ago. Now, they're the only shoes I own, apart from my dress shoes for work.

I don't think there is any place to get them in Korea, you'd have to mail order them and get them sent, as the OP has.

Get ready for a lot of strange looks from Koreans, and the occasional comment: "Shoes... good...", or "Shoes... strangee...".

I've never had any issues with blistering from my FFs, but I did with my pair of running shoes before them. I found that "Nexcare Waterproof" bandages were very helpful, and mostly stayed in place during my runs. They can be had at most yaks, I believe.

And for those who want them but are worried about trying them on first: No need to worry, in my experience. Simply measure your feet and use Vibram's sizing chart. I was worried about the same thing, especially because I have fairly odd-shaped feet: long and narrow, with abnormally large toes. Nevertheless, the size indicated by the sizing chart was perfect for me. It's just like a glove for the feet.

Enjoy.

[prideofidaho]

I saw them at the Dongdaemun OK Outdoor location in Seoul. Here's their website stating tha they do carry them:

http://www.okoutdoor.com/product/product.html?p_category_id=B

Also, that same location seemed to carry some running / foot related accessories like antibacterial foot spray, etc.

[bde2]

[Eglayzer]

Can anyone tell me how to get to the OkOutdoor in Dongdaemun? I can't find it!

[Xylox]

You can score cheap knock offs on dealextreme.

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.39592