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Vibram Shoes Denied at Planet Fitness Sparks Debate
7/28/2025
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Story summary
- A TikTok user was denied entry to Planet Fitness for wearing Vibram FiveFingers shoes, labeled unsafe by staff.
- He argues he has worn them for 20 years without problems.
- Planet Fitness enforces a policy requiring athletic footwear, citing safety concerns with open-toed shoes.
- Public reactions to the gym's policy are mixed.
- The video has attracted 1.7 million views.
