V-Trek Insulated

Summary: Barefoot hiking toe shoe with a 4mm sole, synthetic insulation, and hybrid trail tread.

V-Trek Insulated

1. Overview

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

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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 Insulated has a wide foot-shaped toebox, super thin 4mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with vibram, synthetic, vegan, rubber, and fleece materials.

Price:

$$

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

Short

runs short, consider sizing up.

runs short, consider sizing up.

Materials

5

vibram, synthetic, vegan, rubber, fleece

vibram, synthetic, vegan, rubber, fleece

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-Trek Insulated provides good breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for hiking, trail running, road running, casual, and walking in freezing and cold climates.

Durability:

5000+ miles

Specifications

Breathability

Good

sometimes becomes hot/sweaty.

sometimes becomes hot/sweaty.

Waterproofing

None

no protection in wet conditions.

no protection in wet conditions.

Climate

10–50º F

cold, freezing

cold, freezing

Activities

5

hiking, trail running, road running, casual, walking

hiking, trail running, road running, casual, walking

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