I am so happy you are back on youtube doing videos. I am myself in the midst of painful transition to barefoot running and your videos really are motivating ;) It really gives me a kick to see somebody who had problems running rocking hundreds of miles in V-Runs. Keep up the good work!! (I did not really run before because it was too painful due to issues with my patella in running shoes).
@@kalclashfitness, that was, I believe, my first ever comment on youtube but I reckon I am just one of many "V-runners" inspired by you. I had to stop wearing normal shoes all together in trying to fix my presumably poor bio-mechanic, I even play tennis in KSO Evo's now and it is amazing (same black-red ones as you wear in the video);) Currently, I am doing 5k three times a week with all kinds of stretches and workouts to fix the knee pain that always creeps in.
I used to make fun of people wearing VFF... now I own two pairs : ) Breaking them in! Thanks for the great videos and glad youre back. Can't promise I'll give up meat but definitely made me thankful that you pushed the VFF. So many professional runners are giving me grief for getting them though.
I bought my first pair of Vibram Five Fingers just last night... Black/Blue V-Run. I had been reading up on bare foot running. I tried out the technique from your videos around my house, and my watch said that I ran the equivalent of 5 mil of steps without stopping or getting out of breath... Holy Shit! I've never done that in my life. And I couldve gone more but it was time to put the kids to bed. I did have pain in my feet and legs but didn't panic,because I learned about DOMS. I can't wait until my V-Run's come in so I can start running. I want to work up to trail running. I'll save up for a pair trek or alphas next. Thanks alot for the very informative, short form Vids to learn about this 👍 😀
Just ordered some v runs and pretty excited. I’ve been using the vapor gloves and they have been an absolute joy and like I said I’m very excited to try the v runs and will give my feedback soon.
Fantastic shoes, but if you've got wide feet they are not the best. In the same size they are almost a full "toe" narrower than the KSO classic and spyridon. Brilliant shoe for narrow/medium feet, but if you've got proper wide ones you might want to look at the KSO classic. Great review!
I’ve got the version they called Bikila Evo, did my first minimalist marathon in them last year and have done 3 half’s in them, excellent shoe next Marathon up in a couple of weeks I’ll be wearing them again 👍🏻🙂🏃🏼♂️💪
I'm in love with those.. but European customer service sucks, as I had several issues of durability with some of my pairs and they never provided any solution. Anyway I'll keep using them
I would also not be a runner if the V-Run didn't exist. They're the only shoes that make running enjoyable. I've always run a lot in every sport, but the sport distracted me from the discomfort of running. However, with the V-Run, striking with the very forefoot and gently absorbing the impact of every strike, feels wonderful. I feel like I work my calves more during the landing phase than during takeoff. However, I would like them to fix some issues that have been there since the begginning: -There is literally a FLAP of insole sticking out, in the middle of each toe pocket. That is what causes blisters to everyone under the middle section of the toes, because when you curl them in, they rub against that flap. -The heel STRAP attachment area does cause itchiness and dry skin around the Achilles tendon. -The sole needs to cover the exterior SIDE of the foot too, in the landing spot of the foot strike, which is around the pinky toe's footpad; since the foot is actually bent inwards upon initial contact, so it is painful to land onto the edge of the sole. -Make a colour scheme for the V-Run that does not make people cringe. Thanks Vibram for finally reducing the price to 100 after so many years of being at 140.
My only gripe with the v-run is that if you run in circles they annoy my big toe. It's the split between the upper and lower that if I had gone any further would have resulted in a blister. OK, should probably run in circles less or to be more specific stop amusing myself by only turning left but I was delivering election leaflets door to door. Prefer a good fitting El-X, which can require a few pairs to try on, but not a rough surface at all.
I've three pair of bikilas. Unfortunately the sizing in the v-run was nothing like my bikilas, so I had to return them. I wish I could find a store to try them on instead of ordering. The website says to order a size smaller but based on my notes I ordered larger and they were still too narrow but also too long.
@@kalclashfitness Steve I got my Sockwa G4 and loving them. They are the most minimalist shoe out there just a 2mm soul, the nearest thing you can get to barefoot running while wearing shoes. I did a duathlon in them, super fast in transition just slip them on like slippers. Then the next day did a 10k canicross trail run and won the event.Highly recommend them plus I got them for under 29 pounds
Yeah well, I have run something like 2500 km with my pair of v-runs. I used to like kso evo, but usually hole appears to inside egde of big toe, and then they are not anymore "keep stuff out".. Not so far with v-runs. There's some wear at soles, they are not watertight anymore, but still keep stuff out. There's also quite bit of wear at inner side of the sole, so I probably need to get new pair to wear comfortably at summer without socks.. I keep laces pretty loose, so outsole get's probably just half of the wear.. And I also run barefoot, so my running technique can't depend too much on grip of sole, because such would tear my skin apart. With injinjis I have been able to run with them at something like -15 celsius degrees. V-runs grip is bit lousy at ice though, v-trails are better for such conditions.
Hey Steve, I was hoping you could advise me between these and the Vapor Gloves. Maybe I should bite and get them. It's one of those shoes I've been wanting to try for quite a while now.
Greatings from Italy! Thanks for your great Videos and sorry for my bad english! I run on the treadmill and a little bit outdoors in my KSO Evo. Should i change to the V-Run for running outdoors ?
Is there such a thing as shoe fam? If so, we're it. I wore my KSO-evo's out and bought some v-runs after watching your OLD video about them. I love them dearly, and wear them every time I go out to cover some distance. However, I just ordered a second pair of KSO-evo's (this time in a more desirable color combination lol) and those are the greatest shoes in the whole of human history, or feet even, for that matter. I want stock in the company. I want these for my dog. I want to name my next child "EVO". Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating. But I did put that cool little Vibram sticker on my water bottle :P Cheers from Memphis, U.S
I recently run on V-Run and found the Achilles area chapped. It was due to stitches that were too exposed. Have to stick surgical plaster over that area. Have you the same problem?
Hi Steve. 2017 i started to do powerwalkes with normal running shoes. After a while a started to run 10km. And I felt my knees almost directly. But I didn't want to stop running. Today I use Hoka one one Bondi 5. I run 10 km 5/a week. Still feel my knees but nothing like when I used normal shoes. But the Bondis are heavy and the thought of using shoes as light as Vibram is something that maybe could improve my running. But I am a older guy 62 years and I have to take care of my knees. What's your thoughts on this Steve?
Have you ever tried running sandals!? I really want to try a pair of Luna sandals but it's hard for me to pull the trigger. Would love love love a review on a pair of these one day ;) Your the best reviewer in these shoes hand down 💪
I have a pair of bikila lace version.... in my opinion it's terrible because of the insole it slips a lot, and the upper material is also terrible... doesn't embrace well and don't have any ventilation system. I'm not sure about the v-run But I think that when u are too used to elx it's difficult to go to another one. So I sticked to my el-x again....
Will you be checking out the new merrell vapor glove 4 and the 3d knit one? At the moment there are no reviews about running in them and their durability. Would be interesting to see what you think.
What do you think of Xero shoes? I’ve just started looking into barefoot running, and I’ve watched a few of your videos now, and I’m close to buying VFFs because of your raving reviews. I just thought I’d ask because you mentioned in this video that you get 300-400 miles in the V-Runs. Xero has a 5,000 mile warranty on their shoes, and some of them are thinner than the Five Fingers. I’d love your input if you have some. Thanks! Love the videos!
@ Kalclash Fitness V Question for you mate. I'm a window fitter in the UK and am sick of steel toed boots wrecking my feet. I've spent a year in vivo barefoot 3mm soled shoes but need a bit more padding. I bought some Vibram trek ascent insulated over winter and they were great BUT... they have a lot of extra padding under the ball of the foot and they seem to have toe spring. When I'm lugging around tools and materials my toes are trying to press into the ground and straining my big toe especially around the padding. Would the v-runs be be suitable for this sort of thing? Cheers
@@kalclashfitness I feel its The right move, i'm thinking similar to the Salomon like, they have a Boot type trail trainer, but it would look nice on the Vibrams, give a small amount of ankle support while still being Barefoot shoes. The Gortex would increase the wear and tear of the gloves surface, makes a nice scratching sound :D Plus side is people who run on trails in jungle like areas in Surrey like myself won't come back with soaked shoes and socks.
I have tried a few sandals, but they are nothing like the V-Run; if I make the strings tight, they dig into my skin and leave horrible marks, and if they're on the right tension for pain, then there is so much slipping because the strings are not tight enough, and that causes too much friction ->heat -> blisters. Also, I trip a lot with sandals, because the front part bends downwards if I don't lift my foot enough with each step. Also, the string digs in between my toes, which is painful, or if I use another lacing system it still digs into somewhere else, especially around the top of the instep; I find it very painful when there is pressure there; but I can run with my V-Run on the loosest setting possible, and the shoes don't fall off nor slide (only a little bit at full sprint; but I can tighten them for the sprint, and then loosen them again).
So i started running 6 months ago and because of my current crappy shoes, i had to adjust to heel striking because if i ran on the balls of my feet, id get pain up the side of my lower leg (forgot the bones name). How long will it take me to adjust to these, would you rekn?
Always enjoy your FiveFinger reviews. We're still running in the Spyridon versions, and just complete our 5th 24 mile Rim-To-Rim run in them, at the Grand Canyon. ua-cam.com/video/sr8j5p3GQJs/v-deo.html
I am so happy you are back on youtube doing videos. I am myself in the midst of painful transition to barefoot running and your videos really are motivating ;) It really gives me a kick to see somebody who had problems running rocking hundreds of miles in V-Runs. Keep up the good work!! (I did not really run before because it was too painful due to issues with my patella in running shoes).
It's great to be back dude and you know what? I keep doing this because of messages like this! Keep up the good work my brother!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
@@kalclashfitness, that was, I believe, my first ever comment on youtube but I reckon I am just one of many "V-runners" inspired by you. I had to stop wearing normal shoes all together in trying to fix my presumably poor bio-mechanic, I even play tennis in KSO Evo's now and it is amazing (same black-red ones as you wear in the video);) Currently, I am doing 5k three times a week with all kinds of stretches and workouts to fix the knee pain that always creeps in.
@@xrept how do the evo's hold up grip wise when you play tennis? things like when you stop and suddenly change direction?
@@xrept how are you getting on these days?
I used to make fun of people wearing VFF... now I own two pairs : ) Breaking them in! Thanks for the great videos and glad youre back. Can't promise I'll give up meat but definitely made me thankful that you pushed the VFF. So many professional runners are giving me grief for getting them though.
Awesome to hear dude. Don't worry about the haters, just do what you feel is right for you 😎😎😎
I bought my first pair of Vibram Five Fingers just last night... Black/Blue V-Run. I had been reading up on bare foot running. I tried out the technique from your videos around my house, and my watch said that I ran the equivalent of 5 mil of steps without stopping or getting out of breath... Holy Shit! I've never done that in my life. And I couldve gone more but it was time to put the kids to bed. I did have pain in my feet and legs but didn't panic,because I learned about DOMS. I can't wait until my V-Run's come in so I can start running. I want to work up to trail running. I'll save up for a pair trek or alphas next.
Thanks alot for the very informative, short form Vids to learn about this 👍 😀
Just ordered some v runs and pretty excited. I’ve been using the vapor gloves and they have been an absolute joy and like I said I’m very excited to try the v runs and will give my feedback soon.
V-Runs get my vote too. You just have to love VFF. Thanks for the amazing videos.
Fantastic shoes, but if you've got wide feet they are not the best. In the same size they are almost a full "toe" narrower than the KSO classic and spyridon. Brilliant shoe for narrow/medium feet, but if you've got proper wide ones you might want to look at the KSO classic. Great review!
Wide feet require wide shoes 🤷🏽♂️
Steve's crazy neighbours cutting trees down with a lawnmower again.
I’ve got the version they called Bikila Evo, did my first minimalist marathon in them last year and have done 3 half’s in them, excellent shoe next Marathon up in a couple of weeks I’ll be wearing them again 👍🏻🙂🏃🏼♂️💪
Nice!! Yep nothing beats running a marathon in Vibrams!! Good luck with the marathon dude, keep us posted
I'm in love with those.. but European customer service sucks, as I had several issues of durability with some of my pairs and they never provided any solution. Anyway I'll keep using them
I would also not be a runner if the V-Run didn't exist. They're the only shoes that make running enjoyable. I've always run a lot in every sport, but the sport distracted me from the discomfort of running. However, with the V-Run, striking with the very forefoot and gently absorbing the impact of every strike, feels wonderful. I feel like I work my calves more during the landing phase than during takeoff.
However, I would like them to fix some issues that have been there since the begginning:
-There is literally a FLAP of insole sticking out, in the middle of each toe pocket. That is what causes blisters to everyone under the middle section of the toes, because when you curl them in, they rub against that flap.
-The heel STRAP attachment area does cause itchiness and dry skin around the Achilles tendon.
-The sole needs to cover the exterior SIDE of the foot too, in the landing spot of the foot strike, which is around the pinky toe's footpad; since the foot is actually bent inwards upon initial contact, so it is painful to land onto the edge of the sole.
-Make a colour scheme for the V-Run that does not make people cringe.
Thanks Vibram for finally reducing the price to 100 after so many years of being at 140.
Thanks to you I got my first pair of five fingers ....v alpha love them thanks for the Inspiration USA here
Great review. Just bought some V-Runs. Also do trails so I’d love to see a review of the V-Trail 2.0
Do they run big or like normal shoes ?
My only gripe with the v-run is that if you run in circles they annoy my big toe. It's the split between the upper and lower that if I had gone any further would have resulted in a blister.
OK, should probably run in circles less or to be more specific stop amusing myself by only turning left but I was delivering election leaflets door to door.
Prefer a good fitting El-X, which can require a few pairs to try on, but not a rough surface at all.
Sooo cool! Just ordered my second pair... cannot wait to go back running big time as I did years ago with my first pair!! :) Simo
Thanks Kal, I've put them on my birthday list :)
I've three pair of bikilas. Unfortunately the sizing in the v-run was nothing like my bikilas, so I had to return them. I wish I could find a store to try them on instead of ordering. The website says to order a size smaller but based on my notes I ordered larger and they were still too narrow but also too long.
Couldn't agree more. I'm on my second pair.
I have a pair of v-runs love them to bits. I have run nearly 400k's in them only a slight bit of wear showing. Steve have you tried the Sockwa G4?
I haven't even heard of them dude, I'll check them out. Any good?
@@kalclashfitness they arrive this week will message when I run in them
Please do, will love to hear what you think!!
@@kalclashfitness Steve I got my Sockwa G4 and loving them. They are the most minimalist shoe out there just a 2mm soul, the nearest thing you can get to barefoot running while wearing shoes. I did a duathlon in them, super fast in transition just slip them on like slippers. Then the next day did a 10k canicross trail run and won the event.Highly recommend them plus I got them for under 29 pounds
Yeah well, I have run something like 2500 km with my pair of v-runs. I used to like kso evo, but usually hole appears to inside egde of big toe, and then they are not anymore "keep stuff out".. Not so far with v-runs. There's some wear at soles, they are not watertight anymore, but still keep stuff out. There's also quite bit of wear at inner side of the sole, so I probably need to get new pair to wear comfortably at summer without socks.. I keep laces pretty loose, so outsole get's probably just half of the wear.. And I also run barefoot, so my running technique can't depend too much on grip of sole, because such would tear my skin apart.
With injinjis I have been able to run with them at something like -15 celsius degrees. V-runs grip is bit lousy at ice though, v-trails are better for such conditions.
Are evo’s more comfortable and flexible for walking and casual wear? Only thing about the v runs is I find the heel when walking feels like concrete
Hey Steve, I was hoping you could advise me between these and the Vapor Gloves. Maybe I should bite and get them. It's one of those shoes I've been wanting to try for quite a while now.
Greatings from Italy! Thanks for your great Videos and sorry for my bad english! I run on the treadmill and a little bit outdoors in my KSO Evo. Should i change to the V-Run for running outdoors ?
No!!!!!
Is there such a thing as shoe fam? If so, we're it. I wore my KSO-evo's out and bought some v-runs after watching your OLD video about them. I love them dearly, and wear them every time I go out to cover some distance. However, I just ordered a second pair of KSO-evo's (this time in a more desirable color combination lol) and those are the greatest shoes in the whole of human history, or feet even, for that matter. I want stock in the company. I want these for my dog. I want to name my next child "EVO". Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating. But I did put that cool little Vibram sticker on my water bottle :P Cheers from Memphis, U.S
I should add that the KSO's are my everyday, everywhere shoes. The v-runs are for long dog walks/running. Pavement shreds my evos.
Haha yeah buddy we're a shoe family 😁😁 glad to know my old videos are still being watched 😊❤️
I recently run on V-Run and found the Achilles area chapped. It was due to stitches that were too exposed. Have to stick surgical plaster over that area. Have you the same problem?
What about the v run for an obstacle course race? So lots of running in mud, sludge, and swamps?
Amazon is extremely expensive compared to RunnerINN under TradeINN. I get over 1000 miles on VFF V-Run
Keep it rolling 💪
Hi Steve.
2017 i started to do powerwalkes with normal running shoes.
After a while a started to run 10km.
And I felt my knees almost directly.
But I didn't want to stop running.
Today I use Hoka one one Bondi 5.
I run 10 km 5/a week.
Still feel my knees but nothing like when I used normal shoes.
But the Bondis are heavy and the thought of using shoes as light as Vibram is something that maybe could improve my running.
But I am a older guy 62 years and I have to take care of my knees.
What's your thoughts on this Steve?
Totally agree with you there Steve. Brilliant shoe and I'm going for my third pair in the near future.
Thanks mark! Great to hear from you 😁
Have you ever tried running sandals!? I really want to try a pair of Luna sandals but it's hard for me to pull the trigger.
Would love love love a review on a pair of these one day ;)
Your the best reviewer in these shoes hand down 💪
I have a pair of bikila lace version.... in my opinion it's terrible because of the insole it slips a lot, and the upper material is also terrible... doesn't embrace well and don't have any ventilation system.
I'm not sure about the v-run
But I think that when u are too used to elx it's difficult to go to another one.
So I sticked to my el-x again....
Will you be checking out the new merrell vapor glove 4 and the 3d knit one? At the moment there are no reviews about running in them and their durability. Would be interesting to see what you think.
Good question - I'll try to pick up a pair
What do you think of Xero shoes? I’ve just started looking into barefoot running, and I’ve watched a few of your videos now, and I’m close to buying VFFs because of your raving reviews.
I just thought I’d ask because you mentioned in this video that you get 300-400 miles in the V-Runs. Xero has a 5,000 mile warranty on their shoes, and some of them are thinner than the Five Fingers. I’d love your input if you have some. Thanks! Love the videos!
Which would you recommend as first barefoot running shoe? KSO Evo or V Run?
V-Run
KSO are a casual model built for walk
@ Kalclash Fitness V
Question for you mate. I'm a window fitter in the UK and am sick of steel toed boots wrecking my feet. I've spent a year in vivo barefoot 3mm soled shoes but need a bit more padding. I bought some Vibram trek ascent insulated over winter and they were great BUT... they have a lot of extra padding under the ball of the foot and they seem to have toe spring. When I'm lugging around tools and materials my toes are trying to press into the ground and straining my big toe especially around the padding. Would the v-runs be be suitable for this sort of thing?
Cheers
All they need to do is make a Gortex version with a sock type fit up to just above ankles.
Maybe Vibram will read this and take note 😁
@@kalclashfitness I feel its The right move, i'm thinking similar to the Salomon like, they have a Boot type trail trainer, but it would look nice on the Vibrams, give a small amount of ankle support while still being Barefoot shoes.
The Gortex would increase the wear and tear of the gloves surface, makes a nice scratching sound :D
Plus side is people who run on trails in jungle like areas in Surrey like myself won't come back with soaked shoes and socks.
Loved it
Just taken delivery of my first pair of VFF V-Run shoes. Should I be wearing my Injinji toe-socks with them or go sockless?
I prefer wearing them with injinjis to prevent the shoes from smells. Which still happen eventually and they add a bit of comfort on longer runs.
Do you do ultra marathons in barefoot shoes?
Do these shoes run bigger if I’m a size 9??
Do review on v run retro.
Steve have you ever bought a dud / fake pair when buying from Amazon?
i'm not steve but just curious why you ask - do you believe you have?
do u need socks for runnin in 5 fingers tho?
Aha great question good sir. I actually have a video on this going live next week. Stay tuned 😁💪🏻
Do they make shoes for people with wide feet?
which model can you not fit in ?
KSO EVO for me Steve, V-Run has too much cush :)
Totally agree, I'm back in the kso Evo's at the moment. I'll do a review soon
Evo review still coming?
Do you run with socks?
I do sometimes dude - video coming on this next week 😁😁
@@kalclashfitness can't wait 🙂
V Run’s are excellent., but you really should try some running sandals as well...;-)
Haha I know man, I honestly can't believe I never have. Next pair of runners I get will be running sandals 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Can you recommend any in particular?
I have tried a few sandals, but they are nothing like the V-Run; if I make the strings tight, they dig into my skin and leave horrible marks, and if they're on the right tension for pain, then there is so much slipping because the strings are not tight enough, and that causes too much friction ->heat -> blisters. Also, I trip a lot with sandals, because the front part bends downwards if I don't lift my foot enough with each step. Also, the string digs in between my toes, which is painful, or if I use another lacing system it still digs into somewhere else, especially around the top of the instep; I find it very painful when there is pressure there; but I can run with my V-Run on the loosest setting possible, and the shoes don't fall off nor slide (only a little bit at full sprint; but I can tighten them for the sprint, and then loosen them again).
So i started running 6 months ago and because of my current crappy shoes, i had to adjust to heel striking because if i ran on the balls of my feet, id get pain up the side of my lower leg (forgot the bones name).
How long will it take me to adjust to these, would you rekn?
Always enjoy your FiveFinger reviews. We're still running in the Spyridon versions, and just complete our 5th 24 mile Rim-To-Rim run in them, at the Grand Canyon. ua-cam.com/video/sr8j5p3GQJs/v-deo.html
I'm 10 I wish there was my size
Probably would shave off 2 min of the video just from the name changes lol
Still vegan?
Yes but I don't see my channel as a vegan channel. There are so many of those on UA-cam the market is saturated