KSO ECO Wool

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

KSO ECO Wool

1. Overview

The KSO ECO Wool 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

Superb

maximum flex and ninja-like agility.

maximum flex and ninja-like 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 KSO ECO Wool has a wide foot-shaped toebox, super thin 3mm outsole, superb flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with wool, vibram, synthetic, natural, and rubber materials.

Price:

$$

Weight:

162g

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

Long

runs long, consider sizing down.

runs long, consider sizing down.

Materials

5

wool, vibram, synthetic, natural, rubber

wool, vibram, synthetic, natural, rubber

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 KSO ECO Wool provides excellent breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for hiking, trail running, walking, road running, and casual 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

5

hiking, trail running, walking, road running, casual

hiking, trail running, walking, road running, casual

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