Vibram Men's FiveFingers V-Run Retro | Barefoot Road Running Shoes for Natural Comfort & Stability

I paid close attention to the other reviews for an accurate size guess and I did well. I am a woman's 8.5 (perfect fit) for a sandal, a womans 10 western boot and a womans 9 in a sneaker because I have a wide foot. I wear a men's 7 (perfect fit) sneaker but have worn a mens 8 wide and snuggled up the laces with an insole inserted. For this experiment with my first pair of toe shoes, the V run retro, I ordered the 7.5-8 option and it fit perfectly in length and width with no room to spare. All of my toes feel comfortable in the shoe except for my big toes which are still growing toenails after losing them during a hiking expedition. It's not the shoes fault that my half grown big toenails are tender when fitted in such a perfect fitting toe shoe. Other than that, they feel perfect. I will wear them around the house to get used to them and when it feels like I can, I will venture out in them. I'm keeping them. I have no intention of returning them and will be interested to see how long their workmanship will last. 1 year later I had to order a size larger which was the 8-8.5 option for the best fit. The 7.5-8 size put my toe too close to the end. I needed some space so one size up from my normal size fit best. I have worn these walking rocks and large boulders as a lifeguard. The grip was exactly what I needed. The barefoot aspect gave me agility. They work great in the water and didnt aggravate when walking in them wet after a save. They dried in the sun well enough but I wouldn't call them "quick drying". I prefer wearing toe socks with them (low ankle) for maximum comfort. They are not for gravel or rough terrain with stickers, glass or anything you wouldn't want to step on barefoot. They are not for that kind of use, but they are great for barefoot situations when you need more grip like wearing a strong rubber sock I tripped while climbing over a large rock and hurt my toe as if wearing nothing at all so don't expect protection in these shoes. Just traction. Nothing more.

I love them my toes love them my back loves them. This rubber is super thick I mean super and no matter what I step on I don’t have to worry about it anymore. I have a neurological condition and I have epilepsy/seizures and usually crash into things on accident or whatever. The slip resistance helps me not eat it on my face and embarrass myself. The quality is great I have gone in the water and all over even driving and they are a must have! Now the only thing that almost made me not but them was the price but after wearing them everywhere for a while man I get all the value for my money with these 😂 they just are not your kuru sandal it takes some getting used to because they help with training like foot strengthening. I love that they are helping me with my bunions too so bonus points. Value the value !! I will be buying another backup pair for sure 👍

My experience: these (i bought the black with lime green) do NOT run the same size as the V-run (non-retro). They are shorter in the toes. I have owned and loved the v-runs in a 42 for over a year now, but in these the 42 was tight-and-short in the toes. Otherwise, they are comfortable shoes and a little "dressier" than the v-runs, with a cloth/canvas material as compared to the silk-glove-like material of the v-run non-retros, i.e. more for around town and less for running in look and material, more of a fall/winter vibram). I also like the bit of extra cushioning under the center of the medial longitudinal arch these have (which my non-retros don't). I returned the 42s and bought 43s which, even though one size larger than my non-retro V-runs, are -- when you hold them up sole-to-sole with the v-runs -- the same length as my v-runs size 42. Lesson learned: all Vibram models are not the same in sizing. A note on the wacky per-color, per-size differential in pricing on these (and a lot of specialty shoes on this site) you may also see: i noticed when first purchasing the 42s that the 43s were about $40 more expensive (same model, same color). I expect Vibram sells its overstock on Am azon(?). However, after returning the 42s and going back to the shoe webpage to consider whether i wanted to invest even more money to get these great shoes in a size that fit, the price of all sizes of this shoe had dropped to the price of the pair i had just returned. Dy nam ic pri cing?

Not so dirable around the first toe

These are absolutely the best shoes I’ve ever owned and have become my daily shoes. I love trail running, but I typically do that barefoot, so these allow me to work the same muscles all throughout the day and at work. I put off trying them for a long time because I was put off by the price, but it’s absolutely worth it. They make you walk in a toe/ball-of-the-foot-first way it feels super natural. It forces you to stand up straighter and engage your core. Spreading out my toes while I walk around work makes me feel much more stable, especially well lifting moderate amounts of weight in the course of my workday. The grip is amazing. The fit is excellent, but it’s highly specific. I would highly recommend buying a few sizes around your typical size to make sure you get the exact fit as the fit being just a little bit off makes for an awkward walking experience.

These shoes felt and fit great but not even having them two month, the soles got so much wear that one of the shoes formed a hole that goes right through. These shoes were strictly used for exercise. I was able to track the distance traveled while wearing them and checking over my workout tracker m, these shoes lasted for less then 80 miles. That is absolutely absurd. I have never had shoes wear out that quick, at least with that short of distance. You get better mileage per dollar on a gas guzzling vehicle than these shoes. 20$ is max you should pay for this pair due to their lack of durability. Never buying them again absolutely not worth it unless you want a throw away pair

I love this shoe, to replace my other v runs. I recommend upsizing 1 size or minimum 1/2 size and l have wide feet. The grip is fantastic, have a sturdy design. I didnt want to pay full price so i got red which are a bit too visible and i get a few comments. Lets hope they last as long as my other vibrams

May be the best solution for barefoot-running - not without any cushion, what makes it difficult running stones, but few enough to not allow your foot allow, what it wants and let the surface teaches the foot. Easy to slip in makes it 5.

Comodísimas y además son muy bonitas. Talla perfectamente indicada en Amazon, y así no fallas.

I like Vibram soles and the trail version of the five fingers is great. This pair has already been damaged and is far less resilient than the trail version. But still good shoes.

Uno dei pai di five fingers che preferisco. Dal 2018 uso solo questo tipo di scarpe della Vibram. Le altre no grazie. Da allora ho piedi felici.