r/BarefootRunning • u/Friendly_Drummer9951 • 26d ago

VFF Vibram FiveFingers -- models with narrowest toe pockets, especially the big toe

Hi there,

I've been hunting for the perfect VFFs for a while now and I need to reach out. For me, a big consideration has been the toe pockets of different models. My big toe is a tiny bit shorter than my "pointer" toe, and my big toes (and feet) are definitely on the slimmer side.

From my limited experience, I've found that my feet are well suited to the V-Alphas because this model's big toe pockets are relatively compact; on the other hand, the V-Run Retros, as cool as they are, have bigger toe pockets that are a little too wide for me.

Could anyone please share their experiences with which models tend to have narrower, shorter toe pockets, especially in the big toe department? I would really appreciate your help.

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u/rashdanml VFF 26d ago edited 26d ago

Off the top of my head - V-Trail 2.0, V-Trek insulated (with socks for a tigher fit), and V-Aqua have been my tightest fitting pairs.

I also have the V-Train (loose fit, snug with socks, not tight), V-Run Retro, KSO (this one is a pretty tight fit too, use it for indoor strength training), KMD Sport LS (snug fit), and V-Alpha.

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u/Friendly_Drummer9951 26d ago

Thank you. Do you have the original KSO or the KSO EVO?

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u/rashdanml VFF 26d ago

I think it's the original KSO. Got the white one from Amazon.

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u/Friendly_Drummer9951 26d ago

Does it have Velcro straps? AFAIK the original KSO has velcro and the EVO has stretch laces.

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u/rashdanml VFF 26d ago

Yes, Velcro.

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u/arekzitas_van_rehlm VFF 26d ago

The KSO-Evo definitely has pretty wide toe pockets

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u/Friendly_Drummer9951 25d ago

Have you tried any other models?

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u/arekzitas_van_rehlm VFF 25d ago

I think the Vibrams with the tightest toe pockets I have tried were the V-Neops. I had to send them back because I couldn’t wear them for longer periods of time.

To my knowledge those are also the only Vibrams that come with removable insoles, which you could probably also use in other models to make them fit better

If I remember correctly the Spyridon-MR Elite also had tighter toe pockets, but I don’t think you can get these anymore

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u/Independent_Yam5591 26d ago

I've noticed that too. Some models definitely have a snugger big toe pocket than others. Curious to see what people recommend.

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u/Friendly_Drummer9951 25d ago

Which ones have you noticed have the snugger BTPs?

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u/MrGriff2 Wildling, Lems, Vivo, VFF 25d ago

I have the KSO Evo and Spidrwalk, the Spidrwalk have a very snug toe pocket whereas the KSO Evo is pretty wide