Vibram Women's FiveFingers V- Run Shoe

This is my third pair of FiveFingers, and my second in a row of this exact style. I've been professionally fitted for running shoes in the past (over and over and over), but I still always suffered from knee pain and shin splints on longer (3+ mile) runs. At some point I gave these minimalist shoes a try, and I've never gone back. All pain and issue are gone when I wear these.Here's the thing though: they're not for everyone. If you've tried so many other running shoes that you've lost count, they might be worth trying. Another big plus with them for me is that most of my workouts these days are at OrangeTheory where we spend a good chunk of time on the weight floor. I love the extra stability that I get from having a bit of toe grip. If I were at home, I'd be barefoot, but that's not a reasonable option in a gym environment. So for me, these are a great multi-purpose shoe.Read up on these if you're switching to them for the first time. If your feet are accustomed to arch support, you are almost definitely going to "suffer" through an adjustment phase. Wear them for short periods of time, increasing over time, so that your foot and leg muscles adapt to the weirdness that they are not used to.The other thing I'll throw out there is that different models of this brand fit very differently. My first pair, I had to go up 2 sizes above my usual because they fit so tightly. These I go up 1 size. You might want to try them on locally (and remember that your feet will swell a bit on longer runs, so account for that when you're testing them out). The toe parts are way longer than I need them to be (I have stubby, short toes), but that's okay. The rest of the shoe fits well.I hope everyone reading this finds the right shoes for them and their fitness activities!

These are awesome shoes! I’m not a distance runner, just a couple miles 2-3x a week. My other Addidas running shoes were getting old and I noticed pain in the top of my left foot. These Vibram are super lightweight and supportive. There’s arch support plus a little something on the outer foot area and it’s really helped my foot pain. Almost gone now! Toe box was a little long, but I love the design and they let your feet breathe. Highly recommend!

When I first got these I thought they were small & tight. However, after wearing them they stretched out perfectly and fit just like a glove. I have 15 pairs of Vibrams including KMD Evo, KMD LS Sport, Trek Ascent, V-Trail, MR Spyridon, etc. The KMD Evo were my favorite until I wore these. They are light, so comfortable, great to run in, etc. I wear these all day everyday except for days when I do box jumps and a lot of jumping when I wear the KMD Evo for the extra cushion. I have now ordered my 2nd pair of this model. I have been a 37 in all Vibrams (except Trek Ascent) and wear a 37 in this model.

These are the most comfortable shoes I've ever had. The only problem is my husband makes me take them off to go to bed.

I bought this product in November 2020. I love the shoes, the fit, and I have been running with them for almost 9 months. I run 25-30 km per week. The problem is now the sole has a big hole. My foot feels the pavement when I run and because I don't use socks it's causing pain. I don't think this kind of damage is normal, I really was hoping these shoes were more durable because I enjoy running with them.

I have wide feet and have never had trouble with Vibram size 39 shoes, they always fit perfect. This was the first pair that was initially very tight on the sides of my feet but the length and toes were perfect so I decided to see how it would go. Within 6 hours of wearing them the sides have stretched enough that they're actually comfortable to wear now. I recommend these shoes if you're willing to tough it out for a few hours of discomfort. The shoes feel very cool and even after a hard days work my feet have stayed dry and aren't sweaty. I gave 4 stars instead of 5 just because they were so snug when first putting them on.

Great shoe. Wanted to love it. But too narrow and tight and the little toe is short. I could not wear toe socks with it. Still giving it five stars because it is very well-made just didn’t fit my foot. If you have a narrow foot, I think it would work very well. The sole is very grippy.

These are my 2nd pair of these ones I love these shoes sooo much. They are an exact fit so I don’t wear socks with em . I never did .