text: I've been wearing Vibrams for the past 5 years or so, but made the mistake of getting lace-ups this time. I had to cut both shoes under my ankle bone.  I also have to wear band aids at the top of my big toes so I don't get cut by some sharp material around the laces.  I should have returned a long time ago.  I'm going to stick to the velcro kind from now on.