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Vibram Five Fingers KSO [Keep Stuff Out] — the Definitive Guide

From left to right, black/orange KSO Vibram Five Fingers, blue camo KSOs, grey/palm KSOs
Above, a photo of three male color combinations of the Vibram Five Fingers KSOs (VFF KSO).
The Vibram Five Fingers KSO is one of the most popular Vibram models avaialble. It is the best-selling men's VFF, but also has huge traction in the natural running community. "KSO" is an acronym that stands for "Keep Stuff Out." It was intended by… more »

Amazing! KSO Trek Vibrams enable you to levitate off the ground!

Jesse points to his black KSO Trek Vibram Five Fingers after hiking to the summit of North Fortunate Mountain.
Jesse points to his black KSO Trek Vibram Five Fingers after hiking to the summit of North Fortunate Mountain.
Demonstrating the magical powers of VFFs, Jesse is seen here levitating in mid-air.  No FiveFingers don't enable you to fly but they do make your feet feel nice and light!
Demonstrating the magical powers of VFFs, Jesse is seen here levitating in mid-air. No FiveFingers don't enable you to fly but they do make your feet feel nice and light!
Well ... maybe not, but they do make you feel incredibly light on your feet. Above photoed is Jesse atop North Fortuna Mountain in San Diego. Jesse is wearing his Vibram Five Fingers KSO Treks. I asked Jesse to share his VFF story with birthdayshoes a… more »

P90X, Hiking, and Watersports in KSO Vibram Five Fingers

Above photoed is Scott and his KSO Vibram Five Fingers.  Scott is pictured wearing his brown KSO Vibram Five Fingers (a color combination that is no more!) hiking around Grandeur Park in Salt Lake City, Utah, balancing and even encountering some snow!  Th
Above photoed is Scott and his KSO Vibram Five Fingers. Scott is pictured wearing his brown KSO Vibram Five Fingers (a color combination that is no more!) hiking around Grandeur Park in Salt Lake City, Utah, balancing and even encountering some snow! The photo with the blue camo KSO Vibrams is actually shot underwater at Bear Lake, Utah.
Above we see Scott kicking his various pairsof KSO Vibram Five Fingers. Scott is hiking, kayaking, bodyboarding, and performing the P90X workouts in his VFFs — though they aren't pictured, Scott's first pair of VFFs were the now-discontinued Surge… more »

Need some barefoot shoes suitable for work? Winter? Meet Tuck's Shoes [Prototype Minimalist Footwear]

I did an hour hike up and down a back-country ski trail the other day in a custom pair of minimalist shoes. Packed snow, nine degrees Fahrenheit, and my feet were toasty the whole way. They have no heel lift, no cushioning, an anatomically correct desig… more »

Vibram Five Fingers KSO Trek Review

Comprehensive review of the Vibram Five Fingers KSO Trek on the internet. Complete with photos and discussion of design, sizing, and performance and where to buy. Includes links to additional user KSO Trek reviews/experiences for trail running, hiking, and more. more »