Vibram FiveFingers V-run, Men’s Training Shoes

These are my 3rd pair of vibrams and 2nd pair of the Bikila range. They fit as expected, and are great for running. I love these shoes they have improved my running technique and this in turn has stopped the knee pain when running. I still get the odd look from people who have not seen vibrams before but I quite like that.

I prefer a more snug fit so should probably have gone one size down from what i did but these are so comfortable and lightweight. Might feel weird the first time you put them on and I am not a fan of the lacing on it but overall great shoes.

So I went off the sizing information on the Vibram website and it turns out they were too big. I measured my foot and ordered the appropriate size. Since they were my first ever pair I didn't know what to expect and so thought I'd go and try them. After a couple of runs I realised they were definitely too big as my foot was slipping around within the shoe but can't send them back because they're worn. I'm a Euro 43 and these are 44 (sorry I don't know my proper UK size anymore so can't comment on that!). So it turns out you should just get the size that you actually are!! The shoes themselves are very nice, the quality seems very good and I'll be getting more when I manage to sell these second hand. One thing though is they are exceptionally noticeable with the bright yellow sole, even more so than what it seems like on the pictures here. I'm going to find a shock black pastor next time...

This is my fourth pair, they were purchased initially due to me suffering from painful foot arch when using normal trainers (plantar fasciitis) They instantly provided relief. I believe the fact your toes act independently rather than a grip effect in normal trainers benefits my fitness performance immensely. They massively help you to train intentionally rather than habitually. My advice if purchasing, get a half size bigger than your normal shoe size and when putting them on press the heel section down rather than trying to slide in. Five finger socks make the shoe much easier to put on so they are worth considering. If not they tend to get a bit smelly, however I put mine in the washing machine periodically. If you do this make sure you put them in a laundry net bag as I ruined a £760 washing machine by not doing this the rubber sole has such a effective grip it grabbed between the drum and washing M/c front it buckled it…….which the warranty I found to my cost didn’t cover

Assuming that you've already transitioned into barefoot running, these are fantastic shoes, very light and very breathable. I've worn these on everything from tarmac to rocky trails and they grip and inspire confidence. No complaints whatsoever. I wouldn't recommend as your first pair of barefoot shoes though, as they are so light and thin, there are better zero drop options out there to ease you in

I like the idea of Vibrams and these look good, the pain of adapting is unreal and I've already whimped out and gone back to running shoes for now. I would say the toe holes, particularly the small toe is miles off and unless you have the right shaped foot, which according to a lot of vibram message board not many people do, it won't fit properly.

These are my 6th pair of Vibram five Fingers and my 3rd pair of Bikilas. They are so light and comfortable and still give great protection. I used to wear 5 finger socks with my VFF but i do not need them with these Bikilas. The lacing system is so much better than the old velcro closures and this has resulted in no blisters when i dont wear socks. Although they are made for road running i wear them on trails and on grass too - such a great sense of barefoot running - They are my favourite VFF and i love them!

I purchased these for running. I've had constant injuries from running predominantly bad knees, even after trying various running shoes even trying the 'maximal' styles. I tried various things including custom orthotics. I did a lot of research on the subject and was seeing a lot of people extolling the virtues of minimalist shoes and barefoot running. So I thought I'd give these a try after doing my home work. And at the moment I've done a few short runs, I have noticed the lack of knee pain after I adjusted my running style. However I am getting muscle soreness in the calves, which was expected. So for the VFF V RUNS. Highly recommended, just enough thickness to not cause too much discomfort when running over rocks and stones but thin enough to feel the ground. When choosing the size measure your feet and refer to the Vibram website for the fitting table. I find them very comfortable but that depends what your used to. If you buy some just take you time building your mileage.

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I’m usually an 11.5 to 12 but I had to buy the 10.5-11 size. After two tries I got it right. But now that they fit, these are the best shoes I’ve ever had. The toe freedom is nice, kinda slippery inside the toe area but it’s probably because I wear them with toe socks and not barefoot. The outsole grip is amazing and the quality is perfect. Great for transitioning to a barefoot running style with a minimalist friendly level of support cushioning. They work very well for running on concrete. I’m excited to see how well they keep from wearing down. They feel good on the feet and it makes me want to wear them all the time!

I recommend this v-run for pavement running. I have V-trails which are thicker for when I'm on rougher terrain or my feet are more sensitive. I have ran in KSO EVOs which are thinner and can wear down my feet faster. Ease into barefoot form walking and running.

Las compré por curiosidad. Me llegaron al día siguiente, la caja en buenas condiciones. Intentan colarte los calcetines pero no hace falta comprarlos, estas zapatillas están hechas para correr a pie descubierto. La verdad que desde el primer día la sensación fué genial, como si fueras descalzo. Hay que acostumbrarse a la nueva pisada claro, e ir progresando poco a poco. Respecto a las suelas, las he usado tanto en asfalto como en campo. Van a la perfección. Con gravilla o camino de piedrecitas si que hay que tener un poco de cuidado, peroen general genial, no hace falta comprarse una suela más gruesa. Muy recomendable.

LOVE LOVE LOVE these shoes! I've tried about 7 or 8 Vibram Five Finger models in the past couple months and haven't cared for the way they fit and returned them immediately, but as soon as I tried these on the first time, I knew I was in love: 1. No break-in time required WHATSOEVER, which is a huge selling point for me. I want my shoes to work for me straight out of the box-- I don't want to have to work for them. And so as I said--- as soon as I tried them on the first time, I knew I was good to go, and that they were keepers. 2. Going along with the no break--in period, I haven't gotten any blisters either. (I use socks, which might make a difference) 3. Fit as expected, unlike some other Vibram models. 4. I'm used to more minimalist shoes like Inov-8s, so I didn't ease into the shoes a little at a time as recommended. But I've had no problems or pain because of it. 5. Best of all--and I can't stress this enough-- they've completely revolutionized my running. In just 2 or 3 weeks doing what I normally do, I've been completely blown away at the distances I've been able to run (with EASE)-- because it's more than double anything I've been able to do previously. I truly believe it's because they allow all the muscles in my legs and feet to operate to their full potential, while maintaining the ease and comfort of being barefoot. I've already bought a second pair in another color, because I know I want to use these shoes as far into the future as I can. I really hope they don't discontinue this model anytime soon. They're not for everybody, but if it seems like something that could work for you, I can't recommend them enough!