Vibram FiveFingers V-Trail

Trail · Neutral

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock.

Excellent

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Better Running Shoes Rating

Excellent (94/100)

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Scores better than 91% of shoes

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94/100
Overall

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Better Running Shoes Rating

Excellent (94/100)

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Scores better than 91% of shoes

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94
Value

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Better Running Shoes Rating

Excellent (92/100)

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Scores better than 88% of shoes

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92
Durability

Durability rating

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Better Running Shoes Rating

Excellent (90/100)

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Scores better than 84% of shoes

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90
Comfort

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Better Running Shoes Rating

Very good (81/100)

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Scores better than 61% of shoes

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81
Appearance

Appearance rating

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Better Running Shoes Rating

Good (77/100)

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Scores better than 49% of shoes

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77
Cushioning

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Better Running Shoes Rating

Below average (55/100)

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Scores better than 3% of shoes

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55

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Vibrant Fivefingers

Anonymous runner · Jul 9, 2019

5/5

Overall

Very thin sole, so have to be careful of striking the ground hard, as lack of much shock absorption can cause injury. Have to be even more careful in rocky places and whenever raining (as the sole gets wet and less absorbing forces). I always need special socks for this shoe. But still, the best shoe I’ve ever worn, as it feels natural.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
2/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

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Type
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Pronation
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Weight
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8.6 oz M
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Stack
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37/32mm
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Drop
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5mm
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Release
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Ratings
Overall
Excellent (91%)
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Comfort
Above average (61%)
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Cushioning
Bottom tier (3%)
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Durability
Very good (84%)
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Appearance
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Value
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