I'm happy to announce that we have a winner to the Vibram Five Fingers Bikila giveaway contest. There were almost 3,000 entries in the contest, and I will be emailing the winner here shortly!
Of course, having a winner means just one thing: it seems the long wait has finally come to an end -- the Vibram Five Fingers Bikila is out, which is to say it is making its way out, albeit slowly and piecemeal, to retailers both online and offline alike. Specifically, CitySports will have for sale about 180 pairs available online this afternoon for purchase in the blue and yellow mens version (photoed above) at this link (inventory will go live at approximately 3pm!). As I alluded to above, the Bikila's distribution is happening a bit piecemeal, which is why I'm sad to say that the women's version isn't yet available for online purchase! When this changes, I will send out another email about it.
I've no idea how long this short batch of Bikilas will last, but if I had to guess, I think they will go quickly, so if you're looking to buy the Vibram Five Fingers Bikila, I'd not delay! As far as other details are concerned, the Five Fingers Bikila sizes (in theory) the same as the Vibram Five Fingers KSO (though the fit feels a bit different due to different strap technology: the Bikila has a wider top opening, a more forward top strap, and no heel strap) and is priced at $99.95. Note that the BIRTHDAY coupon code should get you free shipping at CitySports (let me know if it doesn't!).
Again, here's a link to buy the blue/yellow Vibram Bikila — note that this page will update to have inventory for purchase just as soon as CitySports flips the switch this afternoon!
And if you hadn't already seen it, I posted a ton of pictures (and detailed description) of the Vibram Five Fingers Bikila in the silver/grey/red over at BirthdayShoes the other week. In short, I think the Bikila is an awesome product and I both look forward to putting it through the ropes and hearing how VFF fans at large like these new "barefoot running shoes."
Justin / Chief Editor, BirthdayShoes.com
About the Author — I founded BirthdayShoes.com in April 2009 on realizing just how much I enjoyed having "free feet" - I mostly wanted to use them for weights, sprints, and plyometrics (I'm not much of a runner!). I'm a Googler by day and minimalist footwear aficionado by night; you can find me 'round Atlanta. If you want to catch up with what I'm doing outside of the site here, follow me on twitter @bdayshoes or @justinno or check out my personal site JustinOwings.com.Justin Owings+ has written 843 articles and 379 comments.
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City Sport activated the link early by my calculation. I just ordered a pair. Thank you SOOOOOO much for the heads up 
Is the red/gray model mens as well? When will it come out? I like those colors better.
So does this mean they are out in the stores as well? I just hope the women's deal isn't the same in the stores :( I'm all excited! I'll be visiting City Sports after work! 
Ordered my pair at 2:58 pm EDT. Fingers (and toes) crossed! 
Now available! Just ordered. Just an FYI...the BIRTHDAY code does work, but you will see shipping charges as you submit payment. Once you submit the order the screen will refresh, apply the discount and ask that you re-enter your payment info.
yet again Justin and Birthdayshoes is on top and out in front. thanks to this great post I have a pair of Bikila's headed to my house! Dont know how you do it but I love it and thank you! It's been a long wait and racing to the link, hitting refresh a hundred times, and feeling like an excited kid was totally worth it. 
The Bikilas popped up at CitySports about 2:50, a couple of minutes after I got the e-mail. My order went through, though the "BIRTHDAY" code for free shipping didn't work for me. It might have been case sensitive, and I didn't want to go back and enter it in all caps because the site was moving slowly. Got a confirmation e-mail, too. Thanks very much for the heads up and the great website. 
Wow, they are selling out fast, can't wait on the women's to come out. Watching for an email to see if I won a pair though 
Justin - Thanks for the heads-up, man! I've been on a waiting list at a local running store in town (St.Louis) for weeks, and they just keep getting told, "Next week. They'll be out next week." 
I just ordered them! I really wanted the Red and grey but o well these VFF's are awesome! 
42's were gone at 3:00pm EST. I had the selection, but by the time I clicked add, it was gone. :( I think they'll be a hit. 
just ordered a pair! thanks for the update! 
Awww man, they don't have them in my size! I wear a 41, but the smallest they have is a 43. I guess I'll have to wait for another shop to offer them.... 
At of 4:00PM, all sizes under 44 sold out... representative stated they are expecting another shipment next week, but do not know the exact date. 
M44 is sold out too. Dang it. I wear a 45 in the classics but need a 44 in the KSO style Vibrams. 
Just got back from the City Sports in NYC at 35th and 5th Ave - as of 3:45pm they don't have any Bikilas yet, although their salespeople do... 
M40s are long gone. :( I would have liked to get my husband those for his birthday! This time last year is when we got our first KSOs. 
Justin, Thanks. Order 2 pair, 42s(me) and 47s(son). I got in at at 4mins to the hour (sorry @Greg), I should get mine tomorrow or Saturday. 
umm why is it ALWAYS men's first?!?!? What about the women?? 
Woohoo! Thanks so much Justin!! I got a pair of 42's, and 43's (just to be sure). Believe it or not, I normally wear a 42 KSO size, but their first run of orange/grey/black KSO's were a bit smaller, so I had to go with a 43 in that color. I also normally wear a 43 in classics. I've been waiting for the Bikila a while now. Thanks again! 
unfortunately, i bet a few of these are going to find their way onto ebay... thanks for the headsup though! 
Woohoo! Got them. Ordered a size 40's! Hope they fit. First pair of Vibram's ever. 
I got the email around 2PM EST, took my shoes off at my work desk and measured my feet. I ordered a pair of 44 and 45 as I'm not sure which will fit me the best. Hopefully they ship soon so I can break them in. 
I got my pair ordered =) Like a few reviewers said, this colorway is a little out there...but since I have some black KSOs already...I thought why not pick up a pair of super outrageous Bikilas! I can't wait=)
Got my order for a m42 in at 2:52pm est the moment they went live.
What a terrible color scheme; takes the sting out of having a 44 in my cart and losing it before I could enter payment information. 
Wasn't sure which size to get. I measured my foot as 10.5", so i got a size 41. Wanted to place an order for size 42 also, but it was too late. 
Thanks for the scoop, I got my Bikilas just before 2pm Houston time. Maybe i'll be the first in Texas or at least Houston to have them. I 2 day shipped them, I can't wait. 
I ordered mine yesterday size 40 I am not crazy about the color but if there are more coming out next week with a better color I will just sell these! I can't wait till my pair comes in! 
Wow! The guys at City Sports hooked me up with a Red/Grey pair of 44Ms that they had for the Boston mini-release!!
Reading all these posts I'm greatful i was able to sneak in and get a pair of 43's before they were gone. 
Anyone know the environmental aspect of Vibram's? I tried writing and have not received an answer. I'm wondering where their material comes from, where they are made, and if they have a take back/recycling program in place. Thanks 
Man, I really hope that some of the other online stores get some of these. From the looks of it, there won't be nearly enough for all of us! 
Managed to pick up a pair at CitySports yesterday and took them out for a testdrive...two words people: Awe Some!!! These Bikila's are built for running! 
I have seen several references to the color scheme. I guess Vibram has determined that the best marketing technique is a bright colored shoe that will draw glances and discussions. 
I picked up a pair in Washington DC on Saturday (May 8th) from City Sports in Chinatown. They told me they'd gotten 25 pair in that morning. I came in at around noon and bought the 5th pair they'd sold that day, but there were 3 more people still trying them on when I left. The checkout clerk seemed pretty surprised with the response. I thought about trying them for the half marathon I ran yesterday, but common sense prevailed and I stuck with my KSOs for the race. 
what is the promotional birthday shoes code that gives us free shipping from city sports? 
@Michael,
Indiana Running Co. in Bloomington got in their first shipment of Bikilas. They only got 7 pairs. Fortunately I was first on the waiting list for size 42s! These things feel amazing! Can't wait to try them out on a run tomorrow. 
Just got the Bikilas from The Footzone in Bend today. have been in KSO for about six months, tried on the KSO treks, felt sloppy, but when I slipped on the Bikilas, felt very like a smooth fit. Yes they are sturdier, but with the lava rock here, and the miles of singletrack trails here, I will check them out soon. I have been in the 41 in the KSO's, 41 kso Trek as mentioned felt loose all around, 41 Bikila feels good so far, cant wait to put them to the test. First the treadmill then the trails. See you all on the flipside. 
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