European Five Fingers Flow Trek a.k.a. KSO Trek Tex out!
By Justin on Dec 10, 2009 | In news, flow trek | 24 feedbacks »
Way back in late September one VFF fan got word of the "KSO Trek Tex," sharing this photo on the birthday shoes forums. Later, German websites voycontigo.de (translated) and socken-kaufhaus.de (translated) announced the KSO Trek Tex would be released later in the year in Europe. Even still, more speculation about the KSO Trek Tex surfaced on the forums — this time via a Vibram Five Fingers distributor in Sweden.
Over here, I wasn't able to get any confirmation of this release so I held off on posting about this apparent hybrid Flow upper and Trek lower VFF. Now, fast forward to a couple of days ago, and it seems one German VFF fan named Andy ("Chronix" on the forums) has picked up pair!
I asked Andy to send me a few photos of what is apparently officially called the Flow Trek and he sent in the following photos:
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It still seems that FiveFingers Flow Trek will be a Euro-only release. Clearly, the benefits of a Flow Trek are that you get maximum warmth via the 2mm thick neoprene upper and the thicker lugged Vibram Trek sole. It looks impressive, too. So the question is: would any of you rather have a VFF Flow Trek over the leather VFF KSO Trek?
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24 comments
Comment from: Luke [Visitor] · http://www.lukeradl.com
Awesome! I would definitely go for a pair. I've been hoping for a vegan-friendly version of the Treks ever since I first heard about them.
12/10/09 @ 09:22
Comment from: jimmyDotMac [Visitor] · http://jimmydotvff.tumblr.com/
Would like both, KSO Trek for warm days and Flow Trek for the Colorado winters. Hopefully Vibram is just testing the market and will share with the rest of the world all V5F models.
12/10/09 @ 10:15
Comment from: Tuck [Visitor]
Lots of folks have discovered that the KSOs and the Treks don't really cut it for running in colder conditions. I think this would be well-received by those Vibram wearers who have had to give up their VFFs for the winter...
12/10/09 @ 10:22
Comment from: Matt [Visitor] 
A Flow/Trek hybrid makes so much sense on many levels. Vegan wearers...Hiking in cooler (New England/Colorado etc) climes.
I want these.
I want these.
12/10/09 @ 10:33
Comment from: kaioslider [Visitor]
I'm currently running in the Flows here in Massachusetts and have realized the need for some tread after a snow storm. I'd buy these today if available.
12/10/09 @ 11:55
Comment from: madMUHHH [Visitor]
And I own these. Didn't intend to buy them, I actually oredred the normal Treks, but actually I'm kinda happy with the way things turned out, even though I haven't worn them a lot just yet.
12/10/09 @ 11:58
Comment from: Ray [Visitor]
I would definitely buy a pair! Those are awesome.
I'm waiting for a pair with Sprint uppers and Trek soles... now that would be cool!
I'm waiting for a pair with Sprint uppers and Trek soles... now that would be cool!
12/10/09 @ 13:36
These look really cool! I have been running in my standard KSO's down to about 18F (9F Windchill)and still comfortable.
But, due to snow I have recently switched to running in Feelmax Kuuva boots which have been working great!
The Flow Treks just might be another good alternative. I would be curious to see how much of an advantage they would be for running in snowy wet conditions over the Trek KSO's. Hopefully we will get a chance to buy these here in the states!
But, due to snow I have recently switched to running in Feelmax Kuuva boots which have been working great!
The Flow Treks just might be another good alternative. I would be curious to see how much of an advantage they would be for running in snowy wet conditions over the Trek KSO's. Hopefully we will get a chance to buy these here in the states!
12/10/09 @ 14:27
Comment from: Grok [Visitor] · http://castlegrok.com/
These are pretty sweet. I have a pair of KSO Treks coming next week. Hopefully they will work a little better for winter. The real thin sole (which I love) on regular KSO & Sprints just doesn't cut it when it's real cold out.
12/10/09 @ 14:39
Comment from: Logan [Visitor]
I would love these to complement my inventory. I just bought black Treks to go with my brown. I love the sole and how it grips the road. I started with KSO but moved to the Treks and notice improved grip and stability with the Treks make for a better sense of balance. As for the cold, pair up the shoes with Injinji socks and you will have happy feet.
12/11/09 @ 10:01
Comment from: Jennifer [Visitor]
Hmm, I'm guessing this is male only too.
Do we need a flow trek petition to get smaller sizes?
Do we need a flow trek petition to get smaller sizes?
12/11/09 @ 13:18
What is the regular KSO flow's temp rating? I just ordered a pair of these. Just curious. Thanks!
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12/12/09 @ 19:27
Comment from: Teresa Merrick [Visitor]
Yes, yesterday in the 10 km volksmarch on wet, slushy, and snowy walks, I really would have enjoyed the Trek sole on my Flows. The Flows stayed warm enough, but I would have enjoyed the lugs on the sole.
12/13/09 @ 12:28
Comment from: Angel Ellis [Visitor]
Does anyone here in the states know of a way to get these ordered from europe. These would be insane. I love my Treks and my Flow. Put them together...I'm getting giddy just thinking about it.
12/23/09 @ 10:31
Comment from: Magnus Söderberg [Visitor]
I have a pair of these in size 47, they are like a size 48 Sprint I'd say. After three runs in them I've found out I might need to go down one size, my pinkytoes is almost falling out the sockets.
Would anyone be interested? I could ship to the U.S. They are as mint as can be, all three times I've used them there have between been 5 to -4 degrees fahrenheit - I live in northern Sweden. -4 is the limit I'd say, with socks of course. So no bacteria have had any chance to even set foot on 'em :)
This is not final, just checking if anyone'd be interested.
Merry christmas everyone.
Would anyone be interested? I could ship to the U.S. They are as mint as can be, all three times I've used them there have between been 5 to -4 degrees fahrenheit - I live in northern Sweden. -4 is the limit I'd say, with socks of course. So no bacteria have had any chance to even set foot on 'em :)
This is not final, just checking if anyone'd be interested.
Merry christmas everyone.
12/26/09 @ 16:54
Comment from: Angel Ellis [Visitor]
I just located a pair of the flow trek and a very resonable price ,even with shipping. Cant wait. The holy grail
12/30/09 @ 11:41
Comment from: Jimmydotmac [Visitor]
Please sign this petition to bring the Trek Tex to the rest of world.
http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/KSOTrekTex2World
http://www.petitionspot.com/petitions/KSOTrekTex2World
01/01/10 @ 12:56
Comment from: Sabrina [Visitor]
I would definitely buy these! I'm in MN, running in Flows, and right now most of my roads are slick thanks to a heavy snow followed by a serious cold snap. This extra tread on the bottom would definitely help.
01/03/10 @ 10:39
Comment from: Phil [Visitor]
Can someone please explan why some VFF's are made specifically for either Europe or the U.S.? Isn't it obvious by now that people want every and any style that Vibram comes up with? I wanted lace ups and now I want flow treks. Rather than get excited for new VFF models, I'm just starting to get pissed off.
01/12/10 @ 03:48
Comment from: richard [Visitor]
hi running in trails and mountain running on uneven and often stony ground uk,thinking of buying the fivefingers (coz im vegan so that cancels trek out) flow,can anyone tell me whether they are suitable for this type of terrain?
Cheers Richard
Cheers Richard
01/12/10 @ 06:02
Comment from: snowboy [Visitor]
Richard - I have been mountain running in my VFF Flow Treks for weeks now, they are suitable for this type of terrain and even for snow and frozen underground.
BUT please keep in mind that the 1.2mm neopren upper makes your feet TOO hot for running in temps far above freezing point
BUT please keep in mind that the 1.2mm neopren upper makes your feet TOO hot for running in temps far above freezing point
01/13/10 @ 17:40
Comment from: Angel Ellis [Visitor]
I just got my pair sent to me from the UK. I am in Cincinnati and theses are perfect.
They do take some time to break in, but the fit snugger than the treks I have. I love these. If you are in the states and can snag a pair from a European comrade, DO IT !!!! These are excellent for snow, rain. I will be using for rafting once it gets warm
They do take some time to break in, but the fit snugger than the treks I have. I love these. If you are in the states and can snag a pair from a European comrade, DO IT !!!! These are excellent for snow, rain. I will be using for rafting once it gets warm
01/21/10 @ 08:46
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