Vibram FiveFingers V

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

Very good

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Very good (88/100)

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88/100
Overall

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Very good (88/100)

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88
Durability

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Exceptional (97/100)

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Scores better than 95% of shoes

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97
Value

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Good (76/100)

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Scores better than 47% of shoes

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76
Comfort

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Good (75/100)

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Scores better than 45% of shoes

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75
Appearance

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Average (61/100)

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Scores better than 9% of shoes

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61
Cushioning

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Bottom-tier (49/100)

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Scores better than <1% of shoes

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49

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Five Fingers for the win

Anonymous runner · Jul 7, 2019

5/5

Overall

I’ve been wearing Vibram Five Fingers for two years now in all weather. There’s plenty of traction when running in the rain or snow and my body doesn’t hurt like it does wearing traditional sneakers.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
1/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
4/5

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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
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8.5 oz M
Stack
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40/35mm
Drop
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7mm
5mm
Release
2018 Q1
2024 Q2 Newest
2023 Q1
MSRP
$120
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$149.99
$131.97 Lowest price
Ratings
Overall
Good (80%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Exceptional (>99%)
Comfort
Average (45%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (<1%)
Exceptional (99%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Excellent (95%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Good (80%)
Appearance
Bottom tier (9%)
Exceptional (97%) Best appearance
Very good (84%)
Value
Average (47%)
Very good (87%) Best value
Good (77%)
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