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.

Overall:

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Basic Details

Thickness

3mm

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

Flexibility

Excellent

tons of flex and high agility.

tons of flex and high agility.

Width

Wide

supports natural toe splay and movement.

supports 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

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:

$$

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order your normal size.

runs true, order your normal size.

Materials

5

vibram, synthetic, knit, rubber, vegan

vibram, synthetic, knit, rubber, vegan

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

foot-shaped toebox 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

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 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

50–100º F

hot, warm

hot, warm

Activities

4

casual, walking, hiking, road running

casual, walking, hiking, road running

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