Comments on: How to Fit Vibram Five Fingers: One Fitter’s Opinion http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=85 bringing barefoot and minimalist running information to the world Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:48:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Five Days with FiveFingers – Day One « Shohei-Ryu Blog http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=85&cpage=1#comment-343 Five Days with FiveFingers – Day One « Shohei-Ryu Blog Tue, 11 May 2010 01:41:28 +0000 http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=85#comment-343 [...] They’re a little snug after all.  I wish I read this article before buying. (See Barefoot-running.com.) [...] [...] They’re a little snug after all.  I wish I read this article before buying. (See Barefoot-running.com.) [...]

]]> By: Golden http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=85&cpage=1#comment-264 Golden Sun, 28 Mar 2010 03:35:05 +0000 http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=85#comment-264 If I were you, I'd probably get a 41 as I'm a 9.5/10 and wear a 42 which is almost too snug to run in... If I were you, I’d probably get a 41 as I’m a 9.5/10 and wear a 42 which is almost too snug to run in…

]]> By: JustynTyme http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=85&cpage=1#comment-262 JustynTyme Fri, 26 Mar 2010 00:10:58 +0000 http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=85#comment-262 I Recently Stumbled On A Site That Has VFF Sprints, Which I Have Been Looking For, I Have Two Pairs Already Which I Love, Just Looking To Get Another Pair Or Two, I Measured My Foot And Im Exactly 10inches, I Wear A Size 9 US Shoe, All That Said And Done Im A 40 In VFF Sprints, Well My Delima Is, This Sizing Chart That Doesn't Help Out One Bit, If You Can Help Out With Some Sorta Advice, That Would Be Great, Which Size Should I Choose? Please Choose: US5=UK3.5=EU36 US6=UK4.5=EU37 US7=UK5.5=EU38 US8=UK6.5=EU39 US9=UK7.5=EU40 US8.5=UK7.5=EU41 2/3 US9=UK8=EU42 1/3 US9.5=UK8.5=EU43 US10=UK9=EU43 2/3 US10.5=UK9.5=EU44 1/3 US11=UK10=EU45 US11.5=UK10.5=EU45 2/3 Which Size Would Be Best For Me, Should I Follow The European Sizing Of 40, Is Vibrams Sizing Chart From European Sizing? I Recently Stumbled On A Site That Has VFF Sprints, Which I Have Been Looking For, I Have Two Pairs Already Which I Love, Just Looking To Get Another Pair Or Two, I Measured My Foot And Im Exactly 10inches, I Wear A Size 9 US Shoe, All That Said And Done Im A 40 In VFF Sprints, Well My Delima Is, This Sizing Chart That Doesn’t Help Out One Bit, If You Can Help Out With Some Sorta Advice, That Would Be Great, Which Size Should I Choose?

Please Choose:
US5=UK3.5=EU36
US6=UK4.5=EU37
US7=UK5.5=EU38
US8=UK6.5=EU39
US9=UK7.5=EU40
US8.5=UK7.5=EU41 2/3
US9=UK8=EU42 1/3
US9.5=UK8.5=EU43
US10=UK9=EU43 2/3
US10.5=UK9.5=EU44 1/3
US11=UK10=EU45
US11.5=UK10.5=EU45 2/3

Which Size Would Be Best For Me, Should I Follow The European Sizing Of 40, Is Vibrams Sizing Chart From European Sizing?

]]> By: runbyu1 http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=85&cpage=1#comment-144 runbyu1 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 22:18:11 +0000 http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=85#comment-144 Great question Jasoe. The only thing I would stress to people is to forget the sizing guide and get the pair that feels loose, relaxed and barefoot like regardless of size. There should be about 1/4" (6mm) of space for your toes if they are to be used for running. If they don't feel slightly big, they're most likely too small. You can get used to relaxing more, but your feet will never get used to being restricted. A few notes: M41 and W42 are pretty much the same thing. There appear to be different sizing charts. KSO's tend to run bigger than Sprints. Great question Jasoe. The only thing I would stress to people is to forget the sizing guide and get the pair that feels loose, relaxed and barefoot like regardless of size. There should be about 1/4″ (6mm) of space for your toes if they are to be used for running. If they don’t feel slightly big, they’re most likely too small. You can get used to relaxing more, but your feet will never get used to being restricted.

A few notes:
M41 and W42 are pretty much the same thing.
There appear to be different sizing charts.
KSO’s tend to run bigger than Sprints.

]]> By: jasoe wedgwood http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=85&cpage=1#comment-118 jasoe wedgwood Thu, 07 Jan 2010 22:16:54 +0000 http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=85#comment-118 update...it would appear that there are different sizing charts for europe and North America ?? are the shoes different sizes demographically ? update…it would appear that there are different sizing charts for europe and North America ?? are the shoes different sizes demographically ?

]]> By: jasoe wedgwood http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=85&cpage=1#comment-116 jasoe wedgwood Thu, 07 Jan 2010 16:14:39 +0000 http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=85#comment-116 your sizing guide is different to the one found on the vibram five finger site...for example you suggest size 40 (KSO) for foot length 10 1/4 inches...whereas vibram suggest size 41 your sizing guide is different to the one found on the vibram five finger site…for example you suggest size 40 (KSO) for foot length 10 1/4 inches…whereas vibram suggest size 41

]]> By: Curiousgb http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=85&cpage=1#comment-93 Curiousgb Tue, 22 Dec 2009 02:01:24 +0000 http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=85#comment-93 I want to purchase a pair of KSO Treks. I am currently wearing a regular pair of KSO's in a womens size 42's. But I measure for a mens 41. Any thoughts? I want to purchase a pair of KSO Treks. I am currently wearing a regular pair of KSO’s in a womens size 42’s. But I measure for a mens 41. Any thoughts?

]]> By: Brian http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=85&cpage=1#comment-80 Brian Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:27:20 +0000 http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=85#comment-80 I have a pair of KSO's - I am a true beginner, but I never really pushed myself further than a 30 minute run (and even those are usually run/walks) while wearing my VFF's but I noticed that after about 10-15 minutes I start to get a pain under my second toe on my left foot. It feels like the tendon is going to pop or snap - do you have any idea what this might be? I sometimes run at the gym in my socks (on an elevated track) and I have never had this problem, it only happens when I run in the VFF's. I wonder(ed) if this is a sizing problem - I purchased mine at a specialty store and twice measured my foot on the big VFF shoe size "thing" and both times I was a 44 - so I went with that. Then I read on another blog (not sure where) that KSO's should go down one size. I will say this, I LOVE wearing them around town, or just walking around...they are much more comfortable than wearing regular sneaks or shoes. I have a pair of KSO’s – I am a true beginner, but I never really pushed myself further than a 30 minute run (and even those are usually run/walks) while wearing my VFF’s but I noticed that after about 10-15 minutes I start to get a pain under my second toe on my left foot. It feels like the tendon is going to pop or snap – do you have any idea what this might be? I sometimes run at the gym in my socks (on an elevated track) and I have never had this problem, it only happens when I run in the VFF’s. I wonder(ed) if this is a sizing problem – I purchased mine at a specialty store and twice measured my foot on the big VFF shoe size “thing” and both times I was a 44 – so I went with that. Then I read on another blog (not sure where) that KSO’s should go down one size.
I will say this, I LOVE wearing them around town, or just walking around…they are much more comfortable than wearing regular sneaks or shoes.

]]> By: Francisco http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=85&cpage=1#comment-71 Francisco Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:38:02 +0000 http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=85#comment-71 I read all this ... and then I went to the store today (there are a few in London). And completely forgot what the guideline says. On feel ended-up with Sprint M45. M44 were touch uncomfortable. Came home and measured 10 3/4 inches. Which will be M43. Now how did that happen? M45 feel comfy w/o being too snug or too loose. Since I am wide fit I suspect I am compensating on lenght with the arch and back straps. But do I want to feel constricted width-wise? Suggestions??? I read all this … and then I went to the store today (there are a few in London). And completely forgot what the guideline says.

On feel ended-up with Sprint M45. M44 were touch uncomfortable.

Came home and measured 10 3/4 inches. Which will be M43. Now how did that happen? M45 feel comfy w/o being too snug or too loose.

Since I am wide fit I suspect I am compensating on lenght with the arch and back straps.

But do I want to feel constricted width-wise?

Suggestions???

]]> By: Anne http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=85&cpage=1#comment-54 Anne Mon, 07 Dec 2009 16:30:08 +0000 http://barefoot-running.com/blog/?p=85#comment-54 It's a tribute to how good it feels to get rid of clunky sneakers that so many of us have a hard time taking the time to adjust to VFFs. I'm exactly the kind of person Ken Bob is talking about but I did hang in there despite an initial injury, slowed down, gave my feet time to strengthen. Well worth it. It’s a tribute to how good it feels to get rid of clunky sneakers that so many of us have a hard time taking the time to adjust to VFFs. I’m exactly the kind of person Ken Bob is talking about but I did hang in there despite an initial injury, slowed down, gave my feet time to strengthen. Well worth it.

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