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Member Reviews for Vibram Vibram FiveFingers KSO (Women's)
Vibram Vibram FiveFingers KSO (Women's)
If you're after the feeling of bare feet as you scramble along a riverbank, but want to protect your feet from sharp rocks, these thin soled water shoes are the ticket.
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28 out of 31(90%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
Member Reviews for Vibram FiveFingers KSO (Women's)
Review 1 for Vibram FiveFingers KSO (Women's)
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By:EnduranceMomma
Location: BC Rockies
Age: 25-34
Gender: female
Gear Style: Performance Driven
Describe Yourself: Recreational
MEC MEMBER
Great addition to the gear list.
Date:June 3, 2012
After receiving my order earlier than expected :) I was really happy to finally get a pair of Five Fingers on my feet. MEC's description was very informative and accurate. The soles are thin, allowing you to really feel the ground, but knowing you have the 2mm protection, you don't feel so vulnerable. Grass, dirt and mud are invigorating and ,though never thinking I'd say this, rocks are spectacular. You really feel what your feet are feeling, even though you aren't technically barefoot. It forces you to slow down and really become present to what you are doing. The strap closure works great, but I can see anyone with quite a wide foot, you may want to look at the other models with lacing option. I have chosen to not use any of the toe socks just yet and am happy I've given my feet the chance to just 'feel'. If you are even the least bit curious, go for it. Your feet will thank you.
My Product Recommendations
Pros: Stylish, Comfortable, Breathable
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Review 2 for Vibram FiveFingers KSO (Women's)
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By:lizzers!
Location: edmonton, Alberta
Age: 25-34
Gender: female
Gear Style: Performance Driven
Describe Yourself: Recreational
MEC MEMBER
one of my favourites
Date:April 30, 2012
I have owned this shoes were almost year. they have a thiner, more flexable sole then the komodos. I found that they were the closest to being barefoot. They are a touch bigger then the komodos or the more fitted sole shoe.
When i was a lifeguard, I would have picked these for lifeguarding in to barefoot feel, grip and drying factor. (due note that if you are guarding for more then 2 hours- you need a proper sandal with padding. You will wreck your feet!)
I have gone for runs in this shoe. it is my favourite for the treadmill. (it probably will wear down faster then a komodo sport or the bikila due to treadmills liking to eat shoes.) Walking around in them is nice. (long grass gets caught between your toes...)
It is a spring/summer/fall shoe. i managed to wear a pair of komodo in to october but it was too cold for my feet. This shoe especially picks up on cold pavement- you will feel it when it rains or a warmish feeling when the sun beats on the pavement. Kind of a cool effect really.
People will talk to you about your shoes despite the fact that you probably see them everywhere now. They will ask you about cost, what you do with them and where you got them as well if they are comfortable.
They wash really well. mine look pretty new. Machine washing them allows them to dry faster. My friend's son needed to wash his regularly because his got super stinky, mine didn't get super smelly but i found they felt kind of gross. depends on your feet.
I have not tried this for driving a car. I am sure it will be ok. I have other pairs- a men's and woman's komodo sport- i had more issues in driving and switching gears with the men's shoes because the fit wasn't quite there then with the woman's
also they are not quite great party shoes for indoor/outdoor parties or visiting people. I find that out of politeness sake, i need to bring a pair of socks.
My Product Recommendations
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Pros: Comfortable, Breathable, good for water sports.
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Review 3 for Vibram FiveFingers KSO (Women's)
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By:Jonnoh
Location: Hamilton, ON
Age: 18-24
Gender: male
MEC MEMBER
Need smaller mens sizes
Date:November 6, 2011
I love the vibrams. Great footwear and great for building healthy foot muscles. Only complaint is that I had to buy a womans size because they don't make a small enough mens.
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Review 4 for Vibram FiveFingers KSO (Women's)
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By:NamelessNick
Location: NS
Age: 35-44
Gender: male
Gear Style: Comfort Driven
Describe Yourself: Recreational
Needs more wear resistance, but otherwise great!
Date:November 5, 2011
After lots of research on the best option to start a minimally-shod barefoot stride, I went with the common suggestion to start in KSOs. I now also run in Bikilas. The KSOs give a very good feel for the ground, but the wear resistance is downright poor. As I improve my barefoot-style stride, this is becoming less and less important. All the same, beginners should be aware that they'll be balancing a good feel for the ground with a sole that doesn't stand up to a lot of wear--at a time when you'll likely put more wear on shoes than after you've found your stride.
Pros: Comfortable
Cons: Not durable
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Review 5 for Vibram FiveFingers KSO (Women's)
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By:Anonymous
Location: Calgary, AB
Gender: female
Gear Style: Performance Driven
Describe Yourself: Recreational
Love the toes - but not the heel
Date:November 5, 2011
I love the toes and the sole. The only problem I have is I find the strap in the back digs into my tendon on the heel. I purchased the KomodoSports a couple weeks after the KSOs and fell in love with that pair. KSOs don't get much wear time anymore!
Pros: Stylish, Breathable
Cons: Uncomfortable
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Review 6 for Vibram FiveFingers KSO (Women's)
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By:Anonymous
Location: Ontario
Age: 18-24
Gender: female
Gear Style: Comfort Driven
Describe Yourself: Recreational
Best footwear ever!
Date:November 5, 2011
These are absolutely AMAZING. Climbing, hiking or walking in water, Vibrams are absolutely wonderful, definately worth the money.
Pros: Stylish, Comfortable, Breathable
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Review 7 for Vibram FiveFingers KSO (Women's)
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By:VerdeSmiles
Location: Newfoundland
Wide Feet
Date:October 20, 2011
To the individual that complained that the fit wasn't wide enough, try a male shoe on! I also have wide feet, and i find that women's shoes are often built for narrow feet, however, men's shoes often fit me fine.
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Review 8 for Vibram FiveFingers KSO (Women's)
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By:Glenstruan
Location: Winnipeg, MB
Age: 35-44
Gender: male
Gear Style: Minimalist
Describe Yourself: Competitive
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Be careful of rocks!
Date:August 20, 2011
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I absolutely love the feel of running on wooded, rocky, rooty trails in my KSOs. I've been using them for over a year and can't get over how I feel "free" on the trails. I was always a little worried about injuries but have had none... until 3 weeks ago. I was running the Boulder Ridge trail in Blue Lake Provincial Park, ON, when I caught my little toe on a rock. As my toe bent out sideways, I heard a loud snap. See xray image. I will definitely run in these again once my toe heals but I will probably tape or sew the 4th and 5th toes together to avoid another injury like that!
Pros: Comfortable, Breathable
Cons: toes break easily!
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Review 9 for Vibram FiveFingers KSO (Women's)
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By:Argo12
Location: Calgary, AB
Age: 35-44
Gender: female
MEC MEMBER
Can't go back to running shoes ever again
Date:July 25, 2011
I decided to try a pair of these after discovering that a few months being barefoot in the house had strengthened my feet to the point that I didn't need my orthotics any more. I had read some studies about minimalist shoes being better for feet, so I bought some KSOs and loved them the moment I got them on. I walk 18 miles a week in these without any pain or discomfort. These fit so perfectly and feel like a comfortable pair of slippers. I wear them everywhere - except church. I'll be getting a pair of Classics for that because they look a little more dressy. The KSO sole is very thin and allows you to feel the ground while still offering protection. It's neat to walk through mud and feel the coolness, and to even feel the cracks in the sidewalk! I have worn through the soles of these quickly, though (my own fault), but I will be replacing them immediately. I've read other reviews online and found that many people have been able to put several hundred miles on these shoes without significant wear or damage to the soles or seams. I love these shoes, love the "fingers" and how they let my toes individually move and feel the ground. Very highly recommended!
Pros: Comfortable, Breathable, strengthen arches
Cons: they look a bit weird but worth it!
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Review 10 for Vibram FiveFingers KSO (Women's)
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By:Walleyeclassic
Location: Thunder Bay, ON
Age: 45-55
Gender: female
Gear Style: Performance Driven
Describe Yourself: Recreational
Date:July 4, 2011
They are very comfortable to wear. A little difficult to put on at first, but the more you use them, the easier it becomes. Now I can literally slip them on. Dry pretty quickly. Offer great feel and traction while kayaking and stepping along shoreline.
Pros: Stylish, Comfortable, Breathable
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Review 11 for Vibram FiveFingers KSO (Women's)
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By:windgrrl
Location: Alberta
MEC MEMBER
Not for high arches & wide feet
Date:June 14, 2011
Sad to return this very lovely product. The strap and fit over the space between the top of my arch and ankle is constrictive. Toe length fit was perfect, but due to the stretch needed to fit the rest of my foot these were too tight for comfort. A bigger size doesn't wotk for me as tripping becomes and issue! A longer strap and stretchier, roomier shoe entry point might help these fit better. Time for Vibram to offer widths in these popular shoes.
Pros: Stylish, Comfortable, Breathable
Cons: Uncomfortable, need to offer widths less constrictive material
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Review 12 for Vibram FiveFingers KSO (Women's)
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By:EbullientMiss
Location: Calgary, AB
Age: 18-24
Gender: female
Gear Style: Performance Driven
Describe Yourself: Recreational
They do pretty much what they were designed for
Date:June 13, 2011
I use these shoes as both water-shoes and as barefoot training/running shoes.
Great fit and natural movement that goes with your feet. I don't have to worry about them coming off, straps getting caught up, or stubbing my toes. The grip is just the perfect amount no matter what the terrain. The material in between the toes doesn't get noticed after the first 2 minutes. They dry rather quickly, don't really hold foot stink, and are remarkably easy to clean (washing machine!).
Toes areas are a little short for my feet, which can get uncomfortable for extended wear.
As well, any really fine dust can get inside and cause uncomfortable rubbing.
Pros: Comfortable, Breathable
Cons: Poor Fit
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Review 13 for Vibram FiveFingers KSO (Women's)
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By:aaaron658
Location: Toronto, ON
Age: 25-34
Gender: female
Gear Style: Comfort Driven
Describe Yourself: Recreational
Fantastically comfortable!
Date:June 11, 2011
The most comfortable pair of shoes I have even owned. I wear them to do everything. Their only failing is that they get a smell when they get wet. This is not an issue that I have ever had with any of my other shoes, even water shoes. Keep these dry and they will be your new go-to shoe..
Pros: Comfortable, Breathable
Cons: Smelly
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Review 14 for Vibram FiveFingers KSO (Women's)
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By:westwood
Location: Winnipeg
Won't run in anything else
Date:June 11, 2011
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Since buying these, I have used them for running, climbing, and fieldwork. By forcing me to run properly, they have virtually eliminated the knee problems that I have had for years. I wouldn't go back to running in anything else, these are such a joy to go out in.
That being said, they do get verrrry smelly and washing doesn't seem to fix the problem.
Pros: Comfortable
Cons: Smelly
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Review 15 for Vibram FiveFingers KSO (Women's)
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By:Mistaya
Location: Calgary, AB
Age: 25-34
Gender: female
Gear Style: Performance Driven
Describe Yourself: Recreational
Love and hate them
Date:May 24, 2011
They caused horrible blusters on my right foot in two places on an easy hike. The blisters occurred in areas of material transitions. I had a different pair and style previously with no issues. They are really comfortable (if you forget about the blisters) and are really grippy. I still like them, but the blisters are a problem. Sand still gets through the shoe so take the "hype" with a grain of salt. "Stretchy abrasion-resistant material wraps your entire forefoot to keep out grit and gravel." Great product if they don't cause you blisters. If you get them wet, be sure to clean them immediately after if you want them to last.
Pros: Stylish, Comfortable, Breathable, Grippy
Cons: Can cause blisters, can start to smell if used in water
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Review 16 for Vibram FiveFingers KSO (Women's)
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By:Dobson
Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Age: 25-34
Gender: female
Gear Style: Performance Driven
Describe Yourself: Recreational
MEC MEMBER
Love Them!!
Date:May 21, 2011
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I used these even in the early spring when the weather wasn’t too cold. Just threw the socks on and it made it feel warm enough. If you hit a sharp rock you WILL feel it, but the work out that you get from these surpasses any leg exercises you are going to do at the gym. If you’ve hit a rut in your jogging/running just buy these and you’ll feel a brand new workout level!! Absolutely love them and recommend them to everyone I see. I feel like a frog wearing them, and the material does need some improvement in the durability department. Made a small hole in one of the toes already and was so depressed. Once you fight to get them on you won’t even notice they’re there. I use these on my short jog days, and my legs the next day feel more sore and tired then on my long days of 10-13kms of hills. Can’t believe the difference!!
Pros: Comfortable, Breathable
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Review 17 for Vibram FiveFingers KSO (Women's)
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By:klwillia
Location: Calgary, AB
Age: 25-34
Gender: female
Gear Style: Performance Driven
Describe Yourself: Recreational
MEC MEMBER
Definitely a conversation starter!
Date:April 25, 2011
I recently wore these on a road trip from Calgary to Vancouver and back, and every food stop someone in the line or the cashier asked me about these shoes..... I heard everything that people want them to wear on the beach in mexico, to the would like to wear them for work. I do find that they splay my toes a little as my feet are very narrow, but it isn't a big deal. I didn't have any problems with getting them on, and I found the Five Fingers website very helpful for determining fit.
I can't wait to wear them in the canoe!
Pros: Comfortable, Breathable
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Review 18 for Vibram FiveFingers KSO (Women's)
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By:les76
Location: Trenton, ON
Age: 25-34
Gender: female
Gear Style: Comfort Driven
Describe Yourself: Recreational
MEC MEMBER
Quite the fashion statement!
Date:September 27, 2010
Everywhere you go, people ask about these shoes. And if someone else that wears them catches you, it's like old home week.
I bought these for sailing, but haven't had a chance to try them on the boat yet. I expect they will be great. They are more comfortable than they look, and even if your smaller toes don't go all the way to the end, it doesn't seem to be a hindrance. And they aren't THAT hard to get on.
My advice, though, is to go to a store and try them on, if possible. I bought mine online and probably could have gone a size smaller. Even so, I like them enough to say the next pair will be.
Pros: Comfortable, Breathable
Cons: kinda wacky looking
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Review 19 for Vibram FiveFingers KSO (Women's)
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By:Chelseam
Location: Belleville, ON
Age: 18-24
Gender: female
Gear Style: Performance Driven
Describe Yourself: Competitive
Best All Around Shoes
Date:September 7, 2010
I would like to start out by saying i am completely in love with these shoes! Working in a Provincial Park all summer, I was constantly on my feet, on a boat, canoeing, swimming and hiking and these shoes did it all. Not only were they incredibly comfortable, the were capable of handling all terrain. I also wore them for some very easy bouldering, where their flexibility was an asset. Also, after a summer of strenuous use, my Vibram Fivefingers are showing no signs of wear or tear. If they got dirty, i simply tossed them in the washing machine and they came out looking like new. These shoes let me feel close to nature and one with my environment, letting me feel like I was walking around barefoot all the time. I would quite readily recommend these shoes to anyone who asked me.
Pros: Stylish, Comfortable, Breathable, Versatile
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Review 20 for Vibram FiveFingers KSO (Women's)
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By:MRich
Location: Moncton, NB
Date:September 1, 2010
Got them for my sister about a month ago and she absolutly loves them. Its all she wears for running now. She has nothing but good things to say about them :)
Pros: Comfortable, Breathable
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