Vibram FiveFingers Trunk Show at Born To Run in Seattle

I found out last Sunday that Born to Run in Seattle Washington was having a Vibram FiveFingers Trunk Show. I promptly dropped what I was doing grabbed my camera and headed down to check out what they had going on.

The Local Vibram representative h…

I found out last Sunday that Born to Run in Seattle Washington was having a Vibram FiveFingers Trunk Show. I promptly dropped what I was doing and headed down to check out what they had going on. The Local Vibram representative had brought in the 2012 Vibram FiveFingers and had them on display for all to see. Barefoot Ted was also there meeting people signing books as well as giving shoe and running advice.

While I was there I picked up a copy of Born to Run and had Ted sign the book for me. I also managed to grab some cool Vibram FiveFingers stuff. I thought I would put together a little contest/give-away for the site. For details on how to enter the contest read to the end of this article. You could end up winning a free signed copy of Born to run or some other cool VFF goodies.

I also took the time to snap some photographs of the new styles. If you are interested in reading about my first impressions on the new styles and seeing photographs of what is coming out in a couple of months then keep reading after the Jump!

Born to Run

Some Photos of the Born to Run store in Seattle

A little background on the store. They have two locations in Washington state. One is located in Bellevue and the other is in downtown Seattle near the REI flagship store. The event I went to was at the Seattle store. The just opened the Seattle store a few months ago. It is a very nice wide open floor plan. I really like the new store’s layout.

My go to place to buy FiveFingers in person is Born to Run in Bellevue. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable when it comes to minimalist shoes. It is also much closer to me than the Seattle store. I bought my first pair of VFF from them so I guess I have some loyalty. They did a fantastic job of sizing me in to my first pair of Bikila LS.

If you want to read more about Born to Run then you can check out their About Us page.

SeeYa

Men’s SeeYa

Men’s SeeYa Above

Women’s SeeYa Above

I had the opportunity to try on both of the new models they had on display. The first that I got my hands on was the SeeYa. The display models were a size 44 and I normally wear a size 42-43 so the fit was a little loose. I really like the feeling of the SeeYa when it is on foot. It feels extremely lightweight and minimal. I was shocked when I first tried them on, did not expect it to feel so flexible and light.

The plastic in the arch has a very rubbery/silicone like feel to it. I would compare it to one of those silicone cases you would put on your smart phone. I was worried that it might act like an arch support. The plastic material is so flexible that it gives and flexes with the shape of your foot quite well.

I really like the style of this shoe. It feels like a stripped down version of the Bikila (with the strap). It feels like they reduced the overall weight and replaced certain areas of the sole with a thinner flexible rubber. The strap on across the top of the foot is also nicely done. Feels quite minimal in comparison to the KSO strap.

I don’t know how long these are going to hold up over time/mileage. I would imagine they will last quite a long time under normal road conditions. I think this could even be a good shoe for casual everyday wear while running errands. I know I will be picking up a pair… or two.

If you would like more information about the SeeYa check out our first impressions article.

Spyridon LS

Men’s Spyridon LS

Men’s Spyridon LS Above

Women’s Spyridon LS Above

The second shoe I tried on was the Spyridon LS. Keep in mind it was also a size 44 so the fit was a little loose on me. I was not as excited by these shoes just by the looks of them online. I was more impressed once I saw them in person. Once I tried them on though I got kind of pumped about them. They seem like they have a ton of potential.

The styling is very interesting. I like the stone texture on the side of the upper. It gives the shoe a nice “trail shoe” feeling. The lines that swoop down to the toe are also a nice touch. It kind of reminds me of the leather accents on the Jaya LR. The lacing system feels very similar to the KomodoSprt LS and the Bikila LS.

The sole is the most unique aspect of this shoe. I thought it would be quite thick and would have less ground feel than the KSO Trek sole… boy was I wrong. I would say the ground feel of this sole is somewhere between the regular KSO sole and the KSO Trek sole. They have included a layer of mesh material between the sole and the footbed. This is supposed to help absorb the impact of blunt objects and disperse it more widely across the foot.

For the short time I had the shoe on I decided to do a little unofficial experiment. I had the Spyridon LS on my right foot and my Bormio boot on my left foot. I walked over to the little rock walking display in the store and I started to stomp and jump around on the rocks. To my surprise the Spyridon LS has more ground feel than the Bormio boots do, while not compromising comfort.

I wanted to know how the mesh would help absorb the blunt force of a sharp rock. I found a place in the rock display that had a pointy rock. I stomped down hard on that part of the display with the heel of both shoes. Even though you have more ground feel I felt like the impact of the rock was comparable to the Bormio’s Trek Sole impact. I do think that the mesh helped disperse some of the impact.

Now I can’t wait to get my hands on pair of these. I am very interested to see just how well the mesh works during long trail walks. If they provide more ground feel then the KSO Trek but with better protection from bruising (because of the mesh) then these could become the go to shoe for trail runners, hikers, and the urban jungle.

Wrap Up

I am very excited about the new styles that are coming out in February. It looks like we have two good options for minimalist enthusiasts. The SeeYa looks like a good response to those in the community who were wanting something even more minimal then the KSO. The Spyridon LS looks like an excellent option for people who want a more rugged shoe with out compromising too much ground feel.

You will have to forgive me. I forgot to take photos of the soles of the shoes. I got a bit excited while I was there and I totally forgot to take those shots. My apologies in neglecting to get those photos for the readers. So just in case you were wondering why no photos of the soles that is the reason. We will have more coverage of each of these shoes as we get closer to their release.

Contest – Officially Closed

I thought it would be fun to have a little contest. While I was a the trunk show I had the opportunity to grab some cool Vibram FiveFingers goodies. I also bought a copy of Born to Run and had Barefoot Ted sign it. I thought I would put together a few prize packages.

The First prize is:

First Prize: Autographed Born to Run Book and Vibram FiveFingers Key Chain

The Second and Third prizes are:

Second Prize: Vibram FiveFingers Key Chain, Drink Coaster, and Bumper Sticker

Third Prize: Vibram FiveFingers Key Chain, Drink Coaster, and Bumper Sticker

The way you enter the contest is to leave a comment below. All comments submitted on or before December 31th will be eligible. Only your first comment will count as an entry. On January 1st I will number all the comments from 1 to the end starting with the first comment. Then I will randomly select three numbers and those will be the winners.

I will post a follow up comment announcing who won. I will contact the winners so that I can get your address to send you your prize. Make sure you put your e-mail in the e-mail field so I know how to contact you. If you don’t leave your e-mail or a way for me to contact you I will draw another number.

By Robert

Robert Barr resides in Woodinville Washington. He is an avid FiveFingers enthusiast who enjoys writing about his experiences in minimalist footwear. After graduating from the University of Washington with a BFA in Photography he started [url=http://www.wahometours.com]Washington Home Tours LLC[/url] a local real estate photography company. He also enjoys being a [url=http://robert.scentsy.us]Scentsy[/url] consultant. At the moment his favorite pair of FiveFingers are his Bormio boots. Get to know Robert better via [url=https://birthdayshoes.com/interview-with-robert-barr]his interview here[/url].

386 replies on “Vibram FiveFingers Trunk Show at Born To Run in Seattle”

Thanks for the info! I agree about the Spyridon not exciting me from the pictures (I think they look like a BAD VFF knockoff), but I’m glad to hear you liked them in person!

Great read. I had similar feelings about the Spyridon before reading this review. You have me interested 😀 Of course, I’d also love to win one of your prizes.

I can’t wait to get my hands on a pair of the SeeYa’s! If they’re out by April they’ll probably be what I run my first marathon in

Those new VFFs look way cool! I had no idea there was a trunk show. Just got my first pair and I love my Komodos. Thanks for the review of the new ones coming out.

Great job on the article! I can’t wait to try the new models. I am not sure what I want to pop on, though. I might have to get the BF some spyridon LS =)

I am really looking forward to see the the new styles in the spring. Vibram does a great job introducing fresh styles and colors every season.

must have been a great experience. its a shame I’m in the UK as its tough to get any form of face to face contact with the barefoot running gods. I’m looking forward to the See ya model a lot, my komodos are getting a beating these last few months so someone sometime will have to step in to replace.

and kudos to you! how you can walk into a shop like that and NOT buy anything, I will never understand….

Nice write-up Robert. Wish I could have seen the display in person. Really looking forward to the Spyridon LS!!! Thanks for putting together the swag give-a-way!

Having gone back to the sprints for running very much looking forward to the seeya’s hitting the stores

Does Ted own both stores himself or did someone get copyrights of the name? I guess, what’s the story behind the stores?

I cannot wait for the seeya. I love my Bikilas for running, and classics for casual wear in the summer. just bought some Sprint’s for the summer as well. but i think i’ll be adding to my collection with the Seeya. I just hope you can purchase them online at vibram.

Wonderful article Robert. Thank you for sharing and giving a first-hand account on the new Vibrams. Last year, when I was first seriously considering buying vibrams, I was scouring the internet looking for first-hand accounts of the shoes. Not by scientists or fitness experts, but by regular people who just have a passion for shoes that work with the body naturally. Birthday Shoes was where I found it, and since then, whenever people ask me where to find more information on Vibrams, I direct them here.
Again, great article; can’t wait to get my hands on a pair of the 2012 models!

I’ll probably get a pair of the SeeYa’s – but the Spyridon reminds me of fake reptile texture. Not sure on that one…

Thanks for the scoop!

Sign me up, O Great One!

I was planning on visiting one of these shows whenever they came to my area.
But wait…is that footprint on the autographed page printed or part of the autograph?

I am very excited for the Spyridon ls they look to be amazing shoes and i am hoping to make them my second pair of vff’s.

I’m so sad I missed this event! I think I was actually at the REI across the street that day. 🙁 Thanks for the recap and reviews!

These new models look epic. I’ve been wearing a pair of moccasins that my mother made with Vibram cherry soles… Been loving them… Forgot how much I enjoy vffs, though, too… The problem I have with them, though, is they’re very difficult to wear in the winter months. They get cold very quickly 😛

I love the look of the SeeYa. Wish there were more places in Chattanooga to get these shoes, and more promotion of them or demos in the area. Can’t wait for more.

Sure appreciate you showing the new styles. There’s so few place around here that carry 5fingers and even they have only a very limited selection of styles. Thanks!!

Looking forward to hearing a more in depth review of the SeeYa. My Bikilas should wear out about the time these are ready for release.

VFF does trunk shows?! I wonder if they do any in my area? The seeYas look interesting. Maybe my replacement pair when my sprints die out.

Hey, I have been looking at your site for a while now and it is one of the best for minimalist footwear. I was also wondering where in the world I can find one of those key chains?

Excited about the seeya model.
I had the kso pair, but by accident got destroyed in drying machine (don’t ask).
Wife got me the bikila ones, but the stoke is too thick and lost flexibility on feet toes.
Hopefully seeya are the solution.

Can’t wait to to see these new models, just got my first pair in October and now I have KSOs, Bikila LS, Speed and Trek LS.

sweetness i’ve been wanting a copy of that book. keychains would be nice to show off at school too. how dos the spyridon compare to the trek? would they be more comfortable for casual than the trek?

I’ve been looking forward to the SeeYa for a while. I wish there was a spiked version of VFFs for track sprinters!

I am so excited about these VFF models! I’m really looking forward to getting the Spyridons for trail running and the See Yas for everyday/casual. Thanks for more great information.

A passionate user of Vibrams, since their debut… Had 5 Half Marathons, 1 Mud Run, 3 Trail Run 10K’s, and a lot of Miles everyday..

New Model Spyridon look super Cool, and I got to have them.

Waiting for the Book and the Shoes in the Mail…

Thanks for the update on the new VFF’s. Looking forward to getting another pair this coming year. Decisions, Decisions. 🙂

I wish we had a better store here in the keys. The one we have, they don’t try and sell them. I couldn’t even get them to talk to me about the classics. Which I already have, I was interested in new ones. They wouldn’t give me the time of day. I went back to buying online.

Excited for the new lines! My old Vibrams need replacing soon. Darn toe hole! And ohhh how I would love to win that copy, autographed by BAREFOOT TED! Awesome!!!

I have sprints, Bikilas, Komodo sports and Trek sports. Looks like I’ll be getting a pair of SeeYa’s in February!! Love the way they look and it sounds like they’ll be super comfortable. Thanks for the review!

VFFs have come so far from when I had to choose between the Classic and the Sprint (Sprint won). Looking forward to poppin’ into BFT’s store and checking everything out when the new line up arrives. Pretty cool stuff.

This seems cool. I got my first VFFs on my birthday in Nov.(KSO) I want some more but my mom will not get them. so this is cool count me in.

Thanks for the review Mate I loved the pics and your one lucky son of a gun the See-yas look perfect!!!, And ive been holding out for these newer models even though im sporting bilikas with a mighty fine tear in them lol

Dunno – neither of these have me going yet. I live in my Trex while waiting for the Bormio boots to come out in women’s sizes.

Are you serious?! I just received my very first pair for Christmas (Jaya) and I’m addicted! I’ll never wear another shoe. In fact my son asked for a pair for his birthday on Jan. 16th. Sign me UP!

I am a VFF hoarder…well, not that extreme, but I own six pairs. I run in my Speeds most of the time, but find a variety of uses for all my other pairs. I am looking forward to the new spring styles so I can add to my ‘collection’!

I am very excited to read about the upcoming Spyridon LS! I started with KSOs and now am running only in Bikilas on open road. As a 59-year-old fairly new runner, the roots and rocks on trails still translate through and make me run cautiously. This new product may help that problem and allow me back on the trails!

I love my VFFs. Started with the classic, got the KSO Trek for trail running and just recently KSO’s for the heck of it. I wear them all of the time. It is rare for me to have regular shoes on my feet! I would love to try the Spryidon LS on our trails.

The new vibrams coming out look great! My favorite are the See Yas! Although my all time favorite are barefeet!!

Vibrams, Birthdayshoes always bookmarked thanks for the update. I think no 6 is on the way! Got my eye on the women’s SeeYa’s in blue..I know what I want! 😉 Thanks again x

I wore my TrekSports to work for Comfy Shoe Day. I work at JCPenney. I got TONS of compliments from customers and even told some of them wear to get them. The Asst Store Manager and Training Manager weren’t set on them actually being considered sneakers. But thanks to the Shoe Manager, they were corrected 🙂

I could use another book. Everytime I go to read mine I run in to someone that hasn’t read it and lend it to them. Those key chains are cool too.

I’m excited to see the new FiveFingers models!!! I want to try the new SeeYa!! I love my KSOs, but it’d be cool to have something similar that was a bit lighter. I hope these get into my local store soon!!

the new shoes look great. I hope the elastic across the SeeYa is stretchier than the KSO top. I kept getting top of the foot pain in the KSO that was never present in bare feet or EVOs.

I can’t wait to hear back when I win! =)

I received a pair of 5 Fingers Speed for my birthday last week along with toe socks. Can’t wait for a dry day to try them out.

I am in love!!! Can’t wait til I can go to my local VFF retailer (Browns in Port Angeles) to drool over them until I can get the Seeya’s.

Ok…I need a pair of each! But how many Five Fingers is too many? I already have 6 pair! And these come out just before my birthday :))))

I want one!
I wasw wearing my KSO Treks while Christmas shooping in New Orleans last week. My girlfriend and I went into the Vibram dealer at The Riverwalk, and came out with a new pair of Komodos for her and a Trek LS for me, and we got to see these in the catalogue. Can’t wait for them to hit stores in Feb.

I love my Bikilas! They keep me on my feet because of how great and comfortable they are, and I always get compliments on the trails! Heard Born to Run has great prices on their shoes too!

Got the VFF speeds for Christmas, the are the best shoes I have ever worn. But I am sending them back for a size bigger because my pinky toes are crammed. But other than that I love them. Thanks Vibram!

You know, when I first saw the Spyridon LS, that sole was so repetitive and…. Bland, I guess. It was just so unlike Vibram. But after hearing your short review on it, I’m actually considering it..

Looking forward to “after-action” reviews of the SeeYa and Spyridon LS. Coincidentally enough, as I type this, I am wearing a pair of VFF’s.

The Seeya’s look interesting, very similar upper to the KSO’s which are still my favorite. Would love to get the Born To Run Book since my wife has not seen her’s returned yet and I would not mind reading it again.

Loved the article and the see yas look really cool. Plus I like how they got rid of the pull cord and straps on the back.

Thank you for the great post.

I really like the way the SeeYas look.. and I can’t wait to try out the Spyridon! Now if only my KSO’s would wear out already so I have an excuse to pick up some new VFFs…

Recent Vibram convert and now die-hard fan. Bummed I didn’t know about the trunk show, but I’m excited for newer models. Thanks for the post!

Can’t wait to check out the new shoes! 2012 should be another great year for the barefoot / minimalist runners!

Thanks!

Thanks for the update on the new styles!!! It is good to know that there are special VFF stores. Since wearing VFFs my feet will stand for no other shoes!! I cant wait till pay day so i can start my collection of toe shoes.

I still love my 2 y/o pair of classics. I have done so much with these! I knew from the minute I saw them I had to have a pair. I am excited about all of the new styles. And I am in need of a new pair. And how cool to live so close to the REI flagship. I have to drive 2 hrs to get to one

I’m loving the look of the Women’s SeeYas ….and at first the orange Spyridons didn’t do anything for me…but the more I look at them, the more they are growing on me! I’m looking forward to adding these to my VFF collection.

I LOVE them! Living in a rural desert area (thank you US Navy), we have to drive at least 2 hours to the closest store that carries our beloved FF – Having many a bruised heel thanks to the rocks that adorn our section of the world, I am SUPER excited about the Spyridons!

Yay!

A great article, i wish i was there too as i am a fanatic for these shoes. I plan to at some point add the Spyridons to my collection for sure. Hope my plantar gets better so i can run more…

Thank you for your time in reviewing VFFs for us. I live in a small town and don’t get the opportunities to check things out for myself, so I really appreciate you doing this. Happy running.

The new VFF’s look amazing. Thanks so much for the info and pictures. Can’t wait to see what Vibram will come up with over the next 5 years!

I am new to the VFF’s and am already addicted. It won’t be long before I will not have even one pair of sneakers in my house!!

I have one pair of bikilas. Wore them at Yellowstone and Glacier Park. Love them. Am in Tampa for Christmas from Tucson, Arizona and wore mine on flight. Great shoe to wear running through airport. I have high arches and these shoes support so well, I hate to take them off. My arches hurt when I’m not wearing them. I’m looking for new bikila styles and colors to wear.

I LOVE my monkey shoes as they call them here at work. I work in a machine shop so I have the luxury of being able to wear them everyday. I also run in them. I currently own 10 pair from the sprint to the komosport, black, blue, grey. We took a 12 day vacation to Italy in Aug.,and all I wore were my monkey shoes even in the Vatican. I cannot say enough good things about them. My goal is to get my husband to start wearing them.

I’m really looking forward to trying the SeeYa’s—-they sound amazing and they look adorable. I also hope they’ll have so me fun colors for the women’s sizes!

So excited! Good think my birthday is just around the corner. I think I’ll need a trip to Seattle to celebrate 🙂

thanks for the info and the new pics! can’t wait till the 2012 line comes out I will be adding to my army of vff #12 and 13! vff are an every day part of life for me

i really like the kso strap – i like the flow strap even better – but will give these new guys a chance, i’ve gotten two years out to my ksos and they are still going strong

I didn’t know they had bumper stickers like that!!!! or keychains!!! i hope im picked because i have no idea where to find them!

Love my FiveFingers. Toughening up my feet for the cold Northern Wisconsin winter. 10 degrees is a little cold in my FiveFingers so far, but I’m working on it.

Love the new models, I can’t wait to try a pair of the Spyridons. I just got my first pair of VFFs and plan on adding many more, thanks for the great reviews!

Wow, there are a lot of comments for this story!

I read through most of these comments and found a couple questions that I can answer.

Question 1:

Someone asked if I am the owner of the Born to Run Stores.

Answer: Not the owner. However, I am one of the BTR Store partners. I joined forces with Dan Fairbanks, CEO of BTR Stores, because I saw him as a principled, competent and driven young entrepreneur who has been powerfully inspired by the book Born to Run who auspiciously lives in Seattle.

BTR Stores seek to become a world recognized retail source of information and education about the benefits of minimalist footwear, sandals and bare feet with skilled staff helping create a high quality retail experience.

From my perspective, BTR seeks to be the Apple Store of minimalist footwear with a strong focus on education and customer support.

BTR’s flagship store is found next to REI’s own flagship store in Seattle, so very convenient to visit with free 2 hour parking in the garage under REI.

You can learn more about BTR Stores at http://www.borntorun.com

Naturally, Vibram FiveFingers play an important part of the BTR Stores, and I was very pleased with their lastest versions that I was lucky enough to try. They are maturing nicely into a very well made piece of 21st century footwear for Pan sapiens.

Also, happy to report that Born to Run Stores are currently the only retailer in the USA that is able to stock Luna Sandals. If you go to the Bellevue or Seattle stores, you can try on Luna Sandals that are ready to wear.

BTR Stores will also be one of the first to start retailing upcoming Luna Sandal models for Spring 2012. The Luna Sandal Company is very proud to be able to produce sandals right here in Seattle. We are able to mark them “Made in Seattle, USA”.

2. The question about the footprint on the signed book 😉

Answer: That is my footprint…stamped on at the store with some Murphy’s Wood Soap 😉

For those who don’t know me, Barefoot Ted, I recommend checking out my website here:

http://www.barefootted.com/

You might enjoy some of my latest blog posts. A recent blog post by Christopher McDougall is a good introduction, link below:

http://www.chrismcdougall.com/blog/2011/12/shoe-smarts-from-the-man-who-doesnt-wear-them/

Great meeting up with you Robert!

Best Regards, Barefoot Ted McDonald

PS. I am also known as “El Mono” in the book “Born to Run”. 😉 I like Los Monos.

I’ve been running in my Bikilas for the last five months and just got a pair of KSO Treks for Christmas! Love them!

Count me in for the contest! I’ve been running exclusively in Vibram Bikilas since March and I LOVE them! They have solved so many problems for me. I’ve run several 5k/10ks, 2 Ultras and 1 full Marathon in them along with all trianing runs, I even ran a Duathlon in them! I got some funny looks wearing them on the bike! I love my VFFs!

Nice! Love the article, cool prizes! I was eyeballin’ the keychain when scoping the picture 🙂 looking forward to that seeya!

Thanks Robert! Great article and thanks for highlighting our stores.

I just wanted to let everyone know that we are now taking pre-orders of the VFF SeeYa and Spyridon LS at http://www.borntorun.com.

We are also including free 2-day shipping when you pre-order. The shoes will be shipped in the beginning to mid February.

Wow, cool contest! I haven’t won anything in a contest since like 20 years ago so I guess it’s my turn now. Thanks!

Looks like its gonna be another progressive year for minimalist athletics. Great article and thanks for the pics.

Thank you for the great article and information. I’ve been running in Vibrams for awhile now and ran my 9th marathon on December 4th, but it was my 1st in Vibrams, Yay!!! Vibrams are the best! I have 3 pairs and can’t wait to add more to my collection! (:

Great pictures! I was pumped for the Spyridon before, now I am even more excited. I seriously cannot wait until these are available. Great write up!

Thanks, Robert for your efforts and your reviews. Not sure of the looks of the SpyridonLS, but I could be sucked in by the SeeYa.

Thanks for the pictures, I am less disappointed in the new styles with those pictures. The women styles look better than I thought. Hope I win!

Another good review. i just want to thank you for all the work this past year. You keep me informed on what is going on in the barefoot world. Love the site.

Looks great! I have a pair of Speeds that I got shipped from Europe before they were released here. I’m looking for my next pair, any suggestions? I usually just wear them around and to work (I’m an elementary teacher).

Can’t wait to try them on for myself.. Might have found my 4th pair of fivefingers!
Thank you for all of the great reviews the past couple of years!

I unjoy me VFF’s for short runs and lounging after longer ones. I’d really intrigued by the See-Ya’s. Thanks for the contest!

Would love to win some of these prizes for my daughter – a real VFF fan. I also have a pair of KSOs. Great products – the new styles look great!

Great information and prizes! I absolutely love my VFF. I did the Tough Mudder in my Komodos last month and they were amazing. After running in them for two years, I swear by them. I’m really looking forward to getting my hands on a pair of SeeYas when they come out 🙂

The seeya’s look awesome. Can’t wait to try them out. Was going to replace my almost worn out kso’s. Gonna have to wait for the seeya now.

hey great article thinking the seeya’s are going to be awesome!!!!!! and im looking forward to feeling how the Spyridon LS are one trail

Thanks for the reviews! I’m super excited about the SeeYa, the Bikila/KomodoSport are too inflexible for me and make my toes cramp. Have to stick with the ol’ classics, sprints, KSOs, and Jaya.

Thanks for the pics and reviews! February should be about the time I will need a new pair of Vibrams and the spyridon look like possible disc golfing shoes. I can’t wait to try them out. How do you think they will do with mud and puddles?

Thanks for the review of the new styles. I still like my Bikila LS, but those See ya do look like something worth trying.

I really like the See Ya. I have always thought the Bikila was a little too much and the See Ya looks just right. Can’t wait until they come out!

Just took my Bikilas and two pair of KSOs out of the washer. I will want to get those SeeYas as soon as they hit the shelves.

I’ve been wearing VFF’s for almost 2 years now for whatever duty life calls for. Never wanna put my feet in those coffins (conventional shoes) again!

(If I can’t win a keychain I’d be happy to buy one!)

Dude!!!

Count me in. Can’t wait to be back in the US and see these in person. Okinawans just don’t appreciate a good minimalist shoe.

Love the See Ya’s. Can’t wait to run even faster times with them once I get a pair. Wish I could run my next marathon in January in them. Keep up the great articles on the latest in barefoot shoes.

Love getting to see the new styles & hear your takes on what they are like – cant wait til they are available for purchase!

Thanks for the reviews. I wanted to get to Seattle for the show, but time and other obligations wouldn’t allow it.

my coach yells at me for wearing vibrams because i usually end up slipping but my feet refuse to wear anything else, now if only they had a cleated version…

Hey, I like the look and description of the SeeYa model. Thanks for the posting and making goodies available in this contest. Cheers

Actually cannot wait to try both of these. I was a bit hesitant when I saw some of the pre-pictures, but the review of these two makes me hope that my local Fleet Feet will be selling them so I can give them a try.

Super styles … I like them both and can hardly wait to get them on my feet. Thanks for your reviews and pics.

Count me in! I would love to go for third prize! I own three pairs of Vibram fivefinger shoes and my overlapping toes got into better shapes.

I love VFF!! I hike in Big Bend National Park in my KSO Treks and I’ve never enjoyed a shoe so much. I can’t wait to get my hands on the new styles.

Im glad you took the time to put together this writeup. I missed the grand opening of the Seattle store, but was able to drop in recently and see what they had. Good people working there. Nice new models for 2012 coming from Vibram as well.

Really like the seeya. Not to sure about the other. Any ways thanks for the heads up on the new models and count me in

Sounds great! I love my sprints and want something new that will still be about as thin and flexible…can’t wait ti try the Seeyas!!

I think I would like the seeya. Although I am still very happy with my first gen KSO’s, they just don’t seem to wear out.

Will be checking out the new line for sure.

See ya looks neat, not sure about the stripes on the Spyridon.

My son want some VFF’s, but he’s a size 48. We haven’t been able to find them in that size.

Thanks for running this site.

Love those Spyridon LS! Thought my collection was complete…not so! Love the little prize packs, too! Thanks for the opportunity!

So I was told I can’t run anymore because of two complete tears of my left calf. BULL. I have two slipped discs and have to go to physical therapy twice a week just to be able to walk. But I love all my five fingers and have to have a pair of the new Spyridon LS size 42 because I couldn’t help it I started running again and the trail is awaiting. Oh by the way size 42 please.

Great post, thank you! The new styles look great but what I’m most curious about is the mesh. I loved running in my classics but would occasionally step on rocks. I’m curious to see if the the new styles would give me more ground feel like the classics but more protection like the Bikila’s.

Thank you for the post! Curious to see if the new styles give me more ground feel than the Bikila but with similar protection. Very curious about the mesh.

The SeeYa’s are pretty great looking. Wouldn’t mind a pair to add to my collection. I miss living in the Seattlearea where the temps are better for running this time of year.

Useful review. Thanks! Have 2 pair of KSOs, one for running (15 months old) and one for everything else (9 months old). I’ll be looking for another pair in the next few months.

If I don’t win, where can I find one of those bumper stickers?

I look forward to trying five fingers. I presently train and run and everything else in my merril vibrams which I LOVE. I have already read Born to Run. Very entertaining and informative.

i really want to try the see yas. i’m not as excited about the other ones though, they just look to bulky for my taste.

I’m a frequent runner and I just started wearing VFFs bikilas like a month or two. And it changed my whole life. I’m way faster, I feel better, my lower body is stronger, it completely changed the way I run now. No doubt im getting those seeyas! 🙂

Sounds like a great opportunity. I wish there was a store closer to me that focused more on minimalist shoes instead of a just a small section in the back where the more “mainstream” shoe customers dare not go. I have so-so feelings about the SeeYa, but the Spyridon LS has me pretty excited. I think I just found my next trail shoe. Thanks so much for running this site. It’s the go-to place I recommend to anyone with questions about minimalist shoes.

Consider myself entered into the contest!

I’m looking forward to transitioning to the Seeya’s when they become available!

I fell in love with VFF stuff recently, so would love to get some more “goodies” from them! Thanks for this contest!

Can you pick me, please…. I don’t ever win anything and I love these shoes I even wear them in the snow. Yep I’m that crazy.

I can’t wait til these come out! I love the seeya. I also didn’t know that there were stores! Thanks for the giveaway. Hope to win.

Thanks for the review! Can’t wait to try the SeeYa’s.
Been running with VFF KSO’s for a year and half now and loving it… inspired by Born to Run

That’s so exciting that you got to see both of these new shoes! Both look like excellent adaptations from older Vibrams. I’m glad to see the line beginning to evolve.

The SeeYas are kind of cute. The second pair not so much. I love my hot pink Bikilas, red leather Performas, and black Classics. I plan on picking up a pair of Jayas for a cruise in March. Love my FFs!

OK the contest is officially closed. I will be drawing the winners today/tomorrow and sending e-mails with in a day or two. Thanks for all the contest entries. Hope everyone has a fantastic New Year!

I sent out e-mails to the three winners. Congratulations to everyone that won. If you could get back to me with the best address to send your prize I can get them sent off to you soon. Thanks everyone for the comments and entering the contest. We has a great response from everyone.

I like y’all can’t want to get my hands on these new Styles!

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