V-Trek

Summary: Barefoot toe shoes with durable 4mm Vibram sole and wide upper for hike, run, and train.

1. Overview

The V-Trek 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

4mm

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-Trek has a wide separate toes toebox, super thin 4mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with wool, organic, natural, rubber, vibram, and synthetic materials.

Price:

$$

Weight:

216g

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order you normal size.

runs true, order you normal size.

Materials

6

wool, organic, natural, rubber, vibram, synthetic

wool, organic, natural, rubber, vibram, synthetic

Toebox

Separate

separate toes for natural toe splay.

separate toes 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-Trek provides excellent breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for walking, trail running, hiking, gym, and road running 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

warm, hot, cold

warm, hot, cold

Activities

5

walking, trail running, hiking, gym, road running

walking, trail running, hiking, gym, road running

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