Vibram FiveFingers

sjcply

I have been researching which vibrams to buy for myself for a few days now....and I am still confused! I am down to Bikala, KSO, or komodosport. I will use them for running. I run 4-5 days a week about 15-20 miles a week.(but will be increasing this training for half marathon) I prefer to exercise barefoot so I really think these will be the best for me, just not sure which ones!
What style do you use and why?

ShapeUpSidney

I think they're ugly so I have the New Balance Minimus instead. One thing I'd watch out for is the instep. Some people complain about the strap rubbing there.

jilliebk

have one of each, I love em, I have no arch , and I have flat feet.they give your calves a WOrkout!

SaintOnEarth

Vibram's are amazing.. I have the actual ones that are for running. They are the blue, yellow, and white ones.. you can add me and see them on my profile. They are by far the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn to run, but you need to break them in. You will be very sore when you first start, seeing as though you are working muscles in your feet and legs you never have. Essentially wearing regular sneakers has been a cast to your feet/legs

Kougra

I have the Merrell Pace Gloves. They are great and I love them. I don't like the individual toes in the Vibrams.

wbgolden

Bikilas are designed for running. The KSOs and Komodos are multisport. To me, if you're paying that much for foot gloves, you might as well be able to use them for more than one thing. The KSOs work great for watersports, etc.

I've run in Classics and KSOs. The original Bikilas didn't fit my hobbit feet and I haven't tried the new lacing ones.

I am also a HUGE fan of the NB Trail Minimus. Incredibly comfortable shoes.

Shizzman

Bikalas are designed with a focus towards running. Komodosports are meant as a general crosstrainer. KSOs are the most minimalist...for me I noticed the KSOs wear out pretty quick. I do enjoy my VFFs!

coyoteo

I have the Sprint. I LOVE them. I use them primarily for walking/jogging...(and eventually running when I am stronger) off road on gravel, dirt, grass and occasional sharp rocks. They work great. I actually was planning on getting the kso's but when I tired them on, I didn't like the fit at all. These felt the most like barefoot. I would suggest just taking a good amount of time ot go try them on and see which fit your feet the best.

lloydmel

I have the Sprint. I LOVE them. I use them primarily for walking/jogging...(and eventually running when I am stronger) off road on gravel, dirt, grass and occasional sharp rocks. They work great. I actually was planning on getting the kso's but when I tired them on, I didn't like the fit at all. These felt the most like barefoot. I would suggest just taking a good amount of time ot go try them on and see which fit your feet the best.

I have the sprints as well, and I love them. Make sure to go to a store that carries five fingers and try them on; that way you will get the right fit... better to go a little big rather than too small, some of your toes might be longer than your actual foot size would call for and that can be bothersome.
I love running in mine, but it does take an adjustment. I wouldn't do my long run right out of the starting gate as soon as you get them, you have to build up to that....
Also, I agree.... KSOs look great, but I don't like them because I have a semi-high arch and they push down into the top of my foot. My sprints feel great; I wear them grocery shopping and sometimes to go run errands or to go outside and play with the kids... I also like the sprints because they have the strap and are good for water sports, or walking in creeks or going fishing in, etc...