Vibram

Summary: Barefoot toe shoes with highly durable 2–6mm sole and wide upper for hike, run, and train.

1. Overview

Vibram is a barefoot brand based in that sells shoes for men, women, and kids with excellent overall versatility.

Overall:

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Basic Details

Thickness

3–4mm

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection (multiple options).

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection (multiple options).

Flexibility

Excellent

tons of flex and high agility.

tons of flex and high agility.

Width

Extra-Wide

maximum natural toe splay and movement.

maximum natural toe splay and movement.

Drop

0mm

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

Cushion

None

no foam or limit on sensitivity.

no foam or limit on sensitivity.

2. Features

Vibram has a extra-wide fit with a separate toes toebox, 3–4mm sole, excellent flexibility, and firm ground tread, and are made with wool, synthetic, rubber, vegan, hemp, and natural materials.

Price:

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Specifications

Demographic

M/W/K

men, women, kids

men, women, kids

Sizing

True

runs true, order you normal size.

runs true, order you normal size.

Materials

6

wool, synthetic, rubber, vegan, hemp, natural

wool, synthetic, rubber, vegan, hemp, natural

Toebox

Separate

separate toes for natural toe splay.

separate toes for natural toe splay.

Volume

Seams

Glued

upper is glued to the sole, which is more waterproof, but may separate (use Shoe Goo to repair any issues).

upper is glued to the sole, which is more waterproof, but may separate (use Shoe Goo to repair any issues).

3. Performance

Vibram are ideal for casual, gym, hiking, road running, trail running, walking, and water in cold, warm, and hot climates.

Durability:

5000+ miles

Specifications

Breathability

Excellent

stays dry in challenging climates.

stays dry in challenging climates.

Waterproofing

None

no protection in wet conditions.

no protection in wet conditions.

Climate

30–100º F

hot, warm, cold

hot, warm, cold

Activities

7

casual, gym, hiking, road running, trail running, walking, water

casual, gym, hiking, road running, trail running, walking, water

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Products

V-Trek

V-Trek

96%

4mm

Wide

Toes

Barefoot toe shoes with durable 4mm Vibram sole and wide upper for hike, run, and train.

V-Alpha

V-Alpha

96%

3.7mm

Extra-Wide

Toes

Barefoot toe shoe with a 3.7mm sole, wool blend upper, drawstring laces, and trail tread.

KSO ECO Wool

KSO ECO Wool

95%

3mm

Wide

Toes

Barefoot toe shoe with a 3mm sole, wool blend upper, drawstring laces, and minimal tread.

KSO ECO

KSO ECO

93%

3mm

Wide

Toes

Barefoot toe shoe with a 3mm sole, hemp blend upper, canvas lining, and minimal tread.

Moc LB

Moc LB

91%

3.1mm

Wide

Toes

Barefoot toe shoe with a 3.1mm sole, slip-on kangaroo leather upper, and minimal tread.

KSO EVO

KSO EVO

84%

3mm

Wide

Toes

Barefoot toe shoe with a 3mm sole, synthetic upper, bungee laces, and minimal tread.

V-Aqua

V-Aqua

84%

3.7mm

Wide

Toes

Barefoot toe shoe with 3.7mm sole, mesh upper, cross strap, and grippy tread for water.

EL-X Knit

EL-X Knit

84%

3mm

Wide

Toes

Casual barefoot toe shoe with a 3mm sole, vegan knit upper, and minimal tread for roads.

CVT LB

CVT LB

84%

3.1mm

Wide

Toes

Casual barefoot toe shoe with a 3.1mm sole, hemp upper, and minimal tread for urban use.

KSO

KSO

83%

3.5mm

Wide

Toes

Barefoot toe shoe with a 3.5mm sole, slip-on vegan upper, cross strap, and minimal tread.

V-NEOP

V-NEOP

83%

4mm

Extra-Wide

Toes

Barefoot toe shoe with a 4mm sole, slip-on neoprene upper, and minimal tread for water.

V-Train

V-Train

81%

4mm

Wide

Toes

Barefoot toe shoe with a 4mm sole, mesh upper, strap, and minimal sole for cross-training.

V-Trail

V-Trail

81%

3.7mm

Wide

Toes

Barefoot toe shoe with a 3.7mm sole, bungee laces, synthetic upper, and hybrid trail tread.

V-Run

V-Run

81%

2.5mm

Wide

Toes

Barefoot toe shoe with a 2.5m sole, mesh upper, bungee laces, and minimal sole for roads.

V-Trek Insulated

V-Trek Insulated

81%

4mm

Wide

Toes

Barefoot hiking toe shoe with a 4mm sole, synthetic insulation, and hybrid trail tread.

Spyridon EVO

Spyridon EVO

81%

3.5mm

Wide

Toes

Barefoot toe shoe with a 3.5mm sole, synthetic upper, cross strap, and versatile tread.

V-Lynx

V-Lynx

81%

4mm

Wide

Toes

Barefoot boots with a 4mm sole, water-resistant upper, separate toes, and side zipper.

CVT-Leather

CVT-Leather

78%

10mm

Wide

Toes

Casual barefoot toe shoe with a 10mm sole, slip-on leather upper, and minimal urban tread.