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Vibram FiveFingers Classic Multisport Shoes - Men's

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Embrace the freedom of barefooted adventure with the Vibram FiveFingers Classic multisport shoes, which offer protection for your soles while letting your feet move and support your body naturally.

  • Individual toe slots enhance dexterity, control and stability to deliver a natural walking motion
  • Thin, abrasion-resistant polyamide stretch fabric fits low on feet and offers quick-drying comfort
  • AEGIS Microbe Shield® antibacterial treatment in microfiber linings and footbeds helps control odors
  • Thin Vibram soles are designed to follow the contours of your feet and toes and are made of nonmarking Vibram TC1 performance rubber
  • Razor siping on soles provides sure grip on slippery or wet surfaces
  • Recommended for travel and fitness training and may help you feel an increased sense of balance, expanded range of motion and improved posture
  • To allow your feet to adapt to using different muscles, gradually increase usage of these shoes
  • Machine washable in cold water; air dry only
  • To determine size, stand with heels against a wall and measure from the wall to the tip of the longest toe on each foot; use the longer of the 2 lengths with the size chart

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Vibram FiveFingers Classic Multisport Shoes - Men's Specs
Specification
Description
Best use
Cross-training
Barefoot
Ankle
Slip-on
No
Polyamide fabric
None
Rubber
Zero drop
Vibram rubber
13.2 ounces
Men's
Running shoe type
Footwear height
Footwear closure
Waterproof
Upper
Lining
Midsole
Heel-to-toe drop
Outsole
Average footwear weight (pair)
Gender

Vibram FiveFingers Classic Multisport Shoes - Men's Customer Reviews

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Vibram FiveFingers Classic Multisport Shoes - Men's
 
4.5

(based on 24 reviews)

92%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Lightweight (21)
  • Comfortable (18)
  • Durable (11)
  • Great traction (8)
  • Good cushioning (4)

Cons

  • Uncomfortable (4)

Best Uses

  • Everyday (10)
  • At the gym (8)
  • Walking (7)
  • Grass (6)
  • Paved trails (6)
    • Sizing:
    • Feels too small

       

      Feels true to size

       

      100% 

      (19 reviews)

      Feels too large

       
    • Width:
    • Feels too narrow

       

      Feels true to width

       

      100% 

      (19 reviews)

      Feels too wide

       
    • Arch Type:
    • Average arch (4), Low arch (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual/ recreational (11), Enthusiast (5), Advanced (3), Gym rat (3)
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No (16)

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4.0

Relaxing

By mindbenda

from Columbia, SC

About Me Gym Rat, Trail Jogger

See all my reviews

Verified Buyer
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Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Good Cushioning
  • Lightweight

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Everyday

    Comments about Vibram FiveFingers Classic Multisport Shoes - Men's:

    I normally wear mine around the house. They are a great relief after wearing steel toe boots all day. They also help in conditioning the muscles in my feet for my distance running and playing basketball.

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

    Comment on this review

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    ouch!

    By sarah atchison

    from el paso, tx

    About Me Recreational Walker/Hiker

    See all my reviews

    Pros

    • Durable
    • Great Traction
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Uncomfortable

    Best Uses

    • All Weather Conditions
    • At The Gym
    • Everyday
    • Grass

    Comments about Vibram FiveFingers Classic Multisport Shoes - Men's:

    i have a pair of vibrams that i LOVE and use all the time for running and working out as well as for just wearing around every day. i wanted another pair that i could use just for every day use. i was hoping these would be the ones (i liked that they were simply black), but when i wore them around the house for a little bit i noticed that the tab at the back of the heel rubbed badly on my achilles and was very uncomfortable. unfortunately, i had to return them because i think that if i wore them walking around for a long period of time they would rub my achilles raw!

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

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    5.0

    Easy slip-on and off. Great fit.

    By Meat

    from San Francisco, CA

    About Me Recreational Walker/Hiker

    See all my reviews

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Lightweight

    Cons

    • Not Water Resistant
    • Poor Traction

    Best Uses

    • All Weather Conditions
    • At The Gym
    • Everyday

    Comments about Vibram FiveFingers Classic Multisport Shoes - Men's:

    These are great for walking around town, hiking (although slippery), and crossing rivers (but NOT swimming).

    They slip off easily if you try treading water at all, so do not wear them rafting if you plan on falling out of the raft. I wore them in Costa Rica through slippery terrain, rivers, and rocks, and it was perfect for that that. Hiking is possible (and superior) if you are excellent at barefoot/sandals style hiking (not for everyone).

    I imagine they would be terrible on grass, because they are completely slick on the bottom (like the bottom of your foot).

    • Sizing:
    • Feels true to size
    • Width:
    • Feels true to width
    • Was this a gift?:
    • No

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    5.0

    Just the best!

    By hollywoodjaxx

    from Hollywood, CA

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    Site Member

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Durable
    • Great Traction
    • Lightweight
    • Promotes natural stride

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Anytime I need shoes
      • At The Gym
      • Everyday
      • Grass
      • Mixed Terrain
      • Paved Trails
      • Rocky/Unstable Terrain

      Comments about Vibram FiveFingers Classic Multisport Shoes - Men's:

      This new pair replaces an old pair that are pretty worn out after two years of steady use (although I still wear them!). The fit is great right out of the box...just like barefooting, but protected from hot pavements, rocks, glass, etc.
      I have a couple of the other styles as well. Wouldn't dream of going hiking without them...they're the best, most comfortable shoes ever. It does take a while to get used to them, but once you do...you won't want to wear anything else!

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      5.0

      Not your typical shoes

      By epcooks

      from Nashville, TN

      See all my reviews

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Great Traction
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Warm weather only

      Best Uses

      • At The Gym
      • Everyday

      Comments about Vibram FiveFingers Classic Multisport Shoes - Men's:

      Several friends have five fingers and since I hate shoes I decided to try a pair. They are really different. They are great at the gym, I think they make you use way more leg muscles. Around town concrete is pretty hard and I only ware them out for short periods of time. They are very comfortable and its easy to forget they are on. Also be preparted to get some strange looks at your feet.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

       
      5.0

      Hiked the Grand Canyon

      By tihspeed

      from las vegas, nv

      About Me Rarely Work Out, Recreational Walker/Hiker

      See all my reviews

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Stabilizes Foot

      Cons

      • No long second toe
      • Sweat can become a issue

      Best Uses

      • All Weather Conditions
      • At The Gym
      • Everyday
      • Grass
      • Mixed Terrain
      • Paved Trails
      • Rocky/Unstable Terrain

      Comments about Vibram FiveFingers Classic Multisport Shoes - Men's:

      I bought these because the word around the camp fire is that they help with arch support. I like different types of shoe's so I thought why not.

      No sooner did i get these that I was added as a plus one on a Grand Canyon over night camping trip. mind you I have not been on a extended hike or camping trip in a year. I hiked over six miles in these shoes with sixty plus pounds of REI gear on my back(dumb but I didn't know what to expect). I made it most of the way.

      The only reason I had to take them off is they make my legs hurt in places I didn't know could hurt. These shoes exercise muscles that normally don't get used. I wouldn't recommend these for such a long aggressive walk, but I did mostly fine... with a much more rugged pair(which I'm going to get) I would gladly do the entire twenty miles in five fingers.

      Solid shoe, does not wear out fast. You do get alot of looks and questions with so much foot exposed... and alot of people have made comments like "nice ballet slipper" but I don't mind... I love these shoes and will wear them all winter. They correct my posture and I've seen a size difference in my calf muscles as well as definition.

      Walking is now fun. I would highly recommend getting these if your on the fence.

      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

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      4.0

      Easy on/off. Good fit. But scratchy.

      By Meat

      from San Francisco, CA

      About Me Recreational Walker/Hiker

      See all my reviews

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Great Traction
      • Lightweight

      Cons

      • Scratchy
      • Uncomfortable

      Best Uses

      • Mixed Terrain
      • Muddy Conditions
      • Rocky/Unstable Terrain

      Comments about Vibram FiveFingers Classic Multisport Shoes - Men's:

      These vibrams are very easy to put on, and of course easy to take off. They fit great, and have good traction. After wearing these around for over 10minutes, I realized they are hurting the tops of my feet by scratching around the rim. Still, I hope to get used to them and use them for rocky/grassy terrain or rafting.

      • Sizing:
      • Feels true to size
      • Width:
      • Feels true to width
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No

      Comment on this review

      (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      The original, and still the best.

      By Trev the Terrible

      from Arlington, VA

      About Me Gym Rat

      See all my reviews

      Pros

      • Comfortable
      • Durable
      • Great Traction
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • At The Gym
        • Everyday
        • Grass
        • Mixed Terrain

        Comments about Vibram FiveFingers Classic Multisport Shoes - Men's:

        The Vibram Five Finger (VFF) Classics are the original minimalist shoe. The "minimalist" footwear market has exploded in the last few years, and there are a lot of great offerings out there now. Vibram themselves now offer a dizzying array of FF shoes, ranging from redundant to simply bizarre, and there is stiff competition from Merrell and New Balance. But the these are still the best. They are simple, unbelievable comfortable, relatively inexpensive, and simulate being barefoot unlike any other. While you will generate some attention as a result of their atypical shape, the Classics color scheme and design is simple and restrained. For day to day use, the Classics also remain the most practical, comfortable, and minimal. They slip right on, cinch down, and you're off to enjoy feeling light on your feet and in touch with your terrain. Whether you're going for a new max weight on the deadlift, walking your dog through the park on a summer afternoon, or want some extra grip on the deck while sailing, these versatile shoes are unlike any other and will change the way you approach your favorite activity for the better. Sometimes you get more with less, and this is definitely one of those times.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        (4 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        2nd Toe Longer than Big Toe-Don't do it!

        By plodder

        from Atlanta

        About Me Recreational Walker/Hiker

        See all my reviews

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Uncomfortable

        Best Uses

        • Everyday
        • Paved Trails

        Comments about Vibram FiveFingers Classic Multisport Shoes - Men's:

        I bought these when they first came out and they felt great in the store but was worried because my second toe is longer than my big toe (Morton's Toe) and that's not the way these are designed. I ran in them for a couple of months including a local 5k. I also wore them casually quite often. However, the longer I wore them the more uncomfortable they became as the second toe was always compressed. Now they're sitting in the bottom of the closet and I'll be looking at the minimalist/barefoot shoes that are out now. I'm disappointed because I desperately wanted these to work.

        So, if you have "regular" toes, go for it I'd recommend them. If not, look elsewhere until there's a Vibram Morton.

        • Sizing:
        • Feels true to size
        • Width:
        • Feels true to width
        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        4.0

        I would buy these again

        By Kenworth

        from Metlakatla, Alaska

        About Me Recreational Walker/Hiker

        See all my reviews

        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Durable
        • Good Arch Support
        • Good Cushioning
        • Great Traction
        • Lightweight
        • Pronation Control
        • Stabilizes Foot

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • At The Gym
          • Everyday
          • Grass
          • Mixed Terrain
          • Paved Trails

          Comments about Vibram FiveFingers Classic Multisport Shoes - Men's:

          I use these everyday they fill great I play Pickle Ball these shoes grip the floor good
          I told a friend in Pa about these shoes she's ordering her some

          • Sizing:
          • Feels true to size
          • Width:
          • Feels true to width
          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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