DIY Vibram

Summary: DIY barefoot sandal kit with 4 or 6mm Vibram Cherry sole, minimal tread for trails, cord strap, thong, multiple colors, and extra-wide, foot-shaped toebox.

DIY Vibram

1. Overview

The DIY Vibram by Xero Shoes is an affordable lightweight barefoot sandal for men, women, and kids designed in the United States with great overall versatility.

Overall:

66%

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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

Great

lots of flex and balanced agility.

lots of flex and balanced agility.

Width

Custom

made-to-order for a perfect fit.

made-to-order for a perfect fit.

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 Xero Shoes DIY Vibram has a custom foot-shaped toebox, super thin 4mm outsole, great flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with synthetic and vegan materials.

Price:

$

Specifications

Demographic

M/W/K

men, women, kids

men, women, kids

Sizing

True

runs true, order your normal size.

runs true, order your normal size.

Materials

2

synthetic, vegan

synthetic, vegan

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

3. Performance

The Xero Shoes DIY Vibram provides great breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for casual, hiking, trail running, walking, water, and road running in warm and hot climates.

Durability:

3000 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

warm, hot

warm, hot

Activities

6

casual, hiking, trail running, walking, water, road running

casual, hiking, trail running, walking, water, road running

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