1. Overview

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

Overall:

96%

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Basic Details

Thickness	3.7mm	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 V-Alpha has a wide foot-shaped toebox, super thin 3.7mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with wool, synthetic, vibram, rubber, and natural materials.

Price:

Weight:

147g

Specifications

Demographic	M/W	men, women
men, women
Sizing	True	runs true, order you normal size.
runs true, order you normal size.
Materials	5	wool, synthetic, vibram, rubber, natural
wool, synthetic, vibram, rubber, natural
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 V-Alpha provides excellent breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for trail running, hiking, walking, road running, and gym 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	trail running, hiking, walking, road running, gym
trail running, hiking, walking, road running, gym