Vibram Five Fingers Style Cheat Sheet and Overview of Primary Models
Vibram Five Fingers can be categorized into two primary groups:
Standard Vibram Five Fingers sole:
 These models have the smooth, razor-siped sole. |
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High-tech Vibram Five Fingers sole:
   From left to right, the Trek sole, Bikila/Speed sole, and the Performa/Jane/Moc sole
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This model covered in the Beginner's Guide to Vibram Five Fingers!
That explained, there are eight main models of Vibram Five Fingers. Below they are explained in brief with links to additional information on BirthdayShoes.com:
Classic | KSO | ||
| Vibram Classics are open-topped and secured to the foot by a bungee strap that cinches at the heel. They sport only a 3.5mm razor-siped rubber sole. Used most for fitness, travel, everyday wear: MSRP $75 | The "does anything" VFF, the KSO is closed-top to "keep stuff out" with the standard razor-siped rubber sole and a 2mm EVA midsole. Most common uses include hiking and running. Best-selling Vibrams for men: MSRP $85 | ||
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Sprint | Flow | ||
| Sprints are open-topped Vibrams with three velcro-straps (1 over top, 2 at heel) which provide the airy feel and 3.5mm razor-siped rubber & zero-EVA sole of the Classic with a considerably more secure fit. Three-strap method a bit tricky to fit "just right." Used mostly for running, sprinting, high-intensity fitness: MSRP $80 | Flows combine a neoprene upper with the standard Vibram sole for a full-coverage, insulated VFF (Neoprene locks in moisture like a wetsuit—not waterproof!). Most commonly used for water sports and winter activities: MSRP $90 | ||
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KSO Trek | Bikila | ||
| Most rugged Vibram available, the men's KSO Trek combines a durable kangaroo leather upper with an aggressive, lightly-cleated rubber sole with a 4mm EVA midsole. Great for trail hiking or running, but less "barefoot" than other VFFs: MSRP $125 | A new model from Vibram, the Bikila is a barefoot running shoe named after Abebe Bikila, winner of the 1960 Olympics marathon. Brand new podded sole technology, the first running-specific Five Fingers model features a seam-reduced interior liner and Achilles notch. | ||
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Performa | Moc | ||
| The indoor only Performa for women is little more than a kangaroo leather glove for your feet that has 7 Vibram rubber "pods" at key spots underfoot. This makes the Performa the most barefoot-like VFF (for women) but also resigns it to indoor-only fitness, leisure, yoga and work: MSRP $110 | The indoor only Moc for men is little more than a kangaroo leather glove for your feet that has 7 Vibram rubber "pods" at key spots underfoot. This makes the Moc the most barefoot-like VFF (for men) but also resigns it to indoor-only fitness, leisure, martial arts, and work: MSRP $110 | ||
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