EL-X Knit

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

EL-X Knit

1. Overview

The EL-X Knit by Vibram is an affordable lightweight barefoot shoe for men and women designed in Italy with excellent overall versatility.

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Basic Details

  • Thin: [3mm] sole for proper ground feel.
  • Flex: [excellent] bend for natural movement.
  • Width: [wide] foot-shaped toebox for splay.
  • Zero-Drop: [0mm] same height in front/back.
  • Barefoot: [feels] like being fully barefoot.

2. Features

The Vibram EL-X Knit has a wide foot-shaped toebox, super thin 3mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with vibram, synthetic, knit, rubber, and vegan materials.

Price:

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Specifications

  • Gender: [men/women] in multiple styles.
  • Materials: [synthetic] vibram, knit, rubber, vegan.
  • Toebox: [foot-shaped] for natural toe splay.
  • Volume: [high] for raised arches.

3. Performance

The Vibram EL-X Knit provides excellent breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for casual, walking, hiking, and road running in hot and warm climates.

Durability:

5000+ miles

Specifications

  • Airflow: [excellent] breathable/wicking.
  • Water: [not] for wet terrain.
  • Activities: [4] casual, walking, hiking, road running.
  • Climate: [2] hot, warm.

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