VFF KSOs back in stock!

[Becky]

If you were watching and waiting like I was, it looks like Vibram has women's KSOs back in stock on their website! I didn't check all the sizes and colors, but they definitely had 39s.

I just ordered a pair of black ones, and I am sooooooooooooo excited!

(Sorry LRS- gotta get 'em while I can!)

[Blueberry]

I can't wait for the women's trek to come out - haven't heard anything lately, but I think it was slated for late spring 2010.

[Becky]

I definitely looked at those too....so nice!

I didn't see any of the new styles or colors up yet. The Bikila was another one on my list to consider, and I really liked some of the new colors, but not enough to wait longer for them.

[Blueberry]

What's the Bilkila? I don't remember seeing that one...

[Becky]

A "running-specific" model: http://www.runblogger.com/2009/09/vi...ff-bikila.html

Supposedly, this is the 2010 catalog that got leaked onto some Russian website: http://www.fizan.ru/RF/Sum2010/FiveFingers%20SS10.pdf

[tribogota]

I tried on 2 different styles of vibrams but couldn't get my pinky toe (which is squished down) in properly. I guess vibrams just don't fit everybody?

[sarahspins]

I guess vibrams just don't fit everybody?

They don't :P I know plenty of people who tried them and found them impossible to get on, or very uncomfortable, but I wear my classics ALL the time, they fit fine, and feel great, but I really dislike my KSO's.. they're hard to get on and I feel like there isn't enough room through the instep at all.

Granted I don't run in mine... my interest in VFF's has been more along the lines of "I don't like shoes"... but I do like my vibrams

[wnyrider]

Hopefully someone may find this helpful... I just came across this site that includes the KSO product. They have free two day shipping.

https://www.zbsports.com/Store/Store...CategoryID=677

Use coupon code 0001200 for an additional 10% off. It brings the price of the shoes down to $76.50.

The special is said to last until the end of today, Jan. 8th.

Also they have the Classic ($67.50), Sprint ($72.00) and men's are included too.

[colby]

Okay, so the only thing stopping me from buying a pair is whether to buy mens or womens. I wear a EE in normal shoes, so I am thinking I should buy mens, and buy them 1/2 size bigger so I can wear my Injinjis underneath them. $75 is too good of a deal to pass up, so I think I might just bite the bullet!!

[sarahspins]

I don't think there's really a huge difference in the comparable sizes... the difference seems to mainly be one of color choice and the fact that the women's line is available in smaller sizes

I am able to wear socks under my classics with no problem.... I would actually caution going up a size since they likely won't fit right with or without socks. These shoes already have enough 'give' for Injiji's or any thinner toe sicks (mine were some $3 big box find).. the entire upper material is stretchy.

My KSO's are really difficult to get on without socks... there's NO way I could wear them with any socks.

I don't think wide feet tend to be a problem with any of the vibrams because of the materials used.. the loudest complaining I have heard is from people with super narrow feet.

[Becky]

Okay, so the only thing stopping me from buying a pair is whether to buy mens or womens. I wear a EE in normal shoes, so I am thinking I should buy mens, and buy them 1/2 size bigger so I can wear my Injinjis underneath them. $75 is too good of a deal to pass up, so I think I might just bite the bullet!!

From the VFF FAQ (http://www.vibramfivefingers.com/technology/faqs.cfm):

I'M A MAN; CAN I WEAR WOMEN'S SIZES? (OR, I'M A WOMAN; CAN I WEAR MEN'S SIZES?)
We have recommended many male consumers to try on a female size FiveFingers and have had great success. The only difference between a male and female FiveFingers is that, male "lasts" are slightly wider and longer than the female models. If your foot is smaller than the smallest male size, certainly try on a female size based on your measurement in inches --you may have much better luck! Alternately, if you are a woman and your foot is bigger than the largest female size, we encourage you to try one of our Men’s models based on your foot measurement in inches.

I think I would look at the size charts for the length and give the men's styles a shot

[HillSlugger]

I tried on 2 different styles of vibrams but couldn't get my pinky toe (which is squished down) in properly. I guess vibrams just don't fit everybody?

At first you may have to force your toes apart to get them into their proper spot but after you've worn them for a while your toes will become more spread apart and will go in easier.

[colby]

Thanks much for the advice, Becky (and pointing out the FAQ)! I wish I could try them on, but we don't have anyone who sells them around here.

[Becky]

Thanks much for the advice, Becky (and pointing out the FAQ)! I wish I could try them on, but we don't have anyone who sells them around here.

I ran into the same problem, since my LRS was all sold out. I managed to try on a different style while I was on travel for work, and that was enough to convince me that my feet weren't too weird for VFFs. I don't like buying shoes without trying them on!

Also, my LRS isn't listed as a dealer on the Vibram website. I just happened tto be in there looking for something else... Might be worth making some phone calls to potential dealers?

[Jolt]

If you were watching and waiting like I was, it looks like Vibram has women's KSOs back in stock on their website! I didn't check all the sizes and colors, but they definitely had 39s.

I just ordered a pair of black ones, and I am sooooooooooooo excited!

(Sorry LRS- gotta get 'em while I can!)

Wow, your LRS actually carries them? You're lucky. I tried to talk mine into it a while back but they didn't seem interested (maybe I should try again now that there's been so much buzz about running barefoot or in minimal shoes). I also tried to talk my local hiking/backpacking/kayaking shop into it and they didn't think the shoes would sell well enough to be worth their small shop carrying them.