Spyridon EVO

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

Spyridon EVO

1. Overview

The Spyridon EVO 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

3.5mm

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 Spyridon EVO has a wide foot-shaped toebox, super thin 3.5mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with vibram, synthetic, vegan, and rubber 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

4

vibram, synthetic, vegan, rubber

vibram, synthetic, vegan, 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 Spyridon EVO provides great breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for hiking, trail running, road running, walking, and gym in warm and hot climates.

Durability:

5000+ miles

Specifications

Breathability

Great

stays mostly dry in mild climates.

stays mostly dry in mild climates.

Waterproofing

None

no protection in wet conditions.

no protection in wet conditions.

Climate

50–100º F

hot, warm

hot, warm

Activities

5

hiking, trail running, road running, walking, gym

hiking, trail running, road running, walking, gym

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