What size? I think I need a w39 but I'm a guy...

[Hensley]

Hi,
I received a pair of Treksports for Christmas.  These are my first VFF size m40, but they are way too big.  I have a lot of room at the back of the shoe.  I tried a w39 but they feel too tight across the instep, I have pretty high arches.  Is there a VFF for me?

[JustinB]

There are limited options for men's smaller than that but you could try them and see.  You could also try one of the larger women's sizes.  M40 is 1/2" larger than W39.  Try a Women's 41 or 42.  If it is tight across the instep from high arches try a laced version (bikila, Komodo, Speed) that have more room and designed for higher or wider feet.

http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/size_fit/size_conversion_chart.htm

[dirkverelst]

Treksports are Trek soled shoes, that fit a size larger with most people, which means perhaps a M40 KSO (preferably black, smallest of all colors) might fit fine. I seem to remember having seen Treks in M39, so these might be ok for you. Sprints fit small as well...
good luck with it

[monkeyshoes]

I seem to remember having seen Treks in M39

Yes there are, M 39 and M38.

[jwh30316]

This is my first post to this forum so hello everyone.

To respond to the OP I am in the same boat as you but convinced that the sizing chart on Vibram's website needs some work.

I'll start with saying that if I was buying a pair of NewBalance sneakers I'd go size 7 4E so basically I stand on squares. I measured my foot per the instructions and came to about the same thing you did, W39 (9 1/4").

My first pair of VFF was the TrekSport that are M40. They fit great in the toes and midsole but have like 3/4" on the heel which isn't a terrible thing since the way the straps work. I wore them for a week exclusively and they were ok. I decided I wanted a pair of KSOs and Classics so I headed back to my hip shoe store.

I walked out with a pair of the agate classics and KSOs in the clay/green colors. First there was a noticeable difference in colors (the blacks just didn't fit) which others have noticed. I tried them on in the store and both felt great but after I got them home and walked the dog in them the classics I think are too small (I just did the cord cut mod to see if that helps) esp in the toe pockets. The KSOs are just about perfect.