Vibram FiveFingers Men's KSO Shoes Black/Black | 
| Brand: Vibram
Category: Shoes
Department: mens
Buy New: $84.99 - $169.99
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Rating:  36 reviews
Sales Rank: 65
Fabric Type: Black/Black Polyamide Stretch Fabric
Color: Black/black
Media: Apparel
Clothing Size: 42 M EU
Size: 42 M EU
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
MPN: M-Vibram FiveFingers KSO Black/Black
ASIN: B002JIMMNO
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| Features:
| • | A Great Outdoor-Shoe For Any Outdoor Enthusiast | | • | Thin, Abrasion-Resistant Polyamide Stretch Fabric Upper | | • | Most Popular Style For Men | | • | Material Wraps Your Entire Forefoot to "Keep Stuff Out" | | • | Vibram TC-1 Performance Rubber |
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Product Description
A Great Outdoor-Shoe For Any Outdoor Enthusiast,Thin, Abrasion-Resistant Polyamide Stretch Fabric Upper,Most Popular Style For Men,Material Wraps Your Entire Forefoot to "Keep Stuff Out",Vibram TC-1 Performance Rubber,Razor Siping On Soles Provides Sure Grip,These Are NOT in European Sizing,Size Conversion Is Based On Inches: 38=9 3/4", 39=10", 40=10 1/4", 41=10 1/2", 42=10 3/4", 43=11", 44=11 1/4", 45=11 1/2", 46=11 3/4", 47=12", 48=12 1/4"
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 36
 Join the revolution September 1, 2009
Tax Filer (Ohio)
36 out of 36 found this review helpful
a.) 11 years of plantar fasciitis (on and off again)
b.) one article in Men's Health on the Tarahumara Indians
c.) one book called Born to Run
d.) 2 months of barefoot exercises to build up the foot muscles and calluses
e.) 1 pair of vibram KSOs
f.) 2 weeks of burning calf muscles
g.) no more foot pain
I think the shoe companies and podiatrists might have a lot to learn.
Seriously, I think these may have cured me. Time will tell, but the results have been far more impressive than anything else I've tried. It takes a while to get the stride ride, but it makes running more fun - particularly in the grass.
Nice shoes July 14, 2009
Brandonzar
33 out of 33 found this review helpful
I bought these shoes for my wife and I for running and other outdoor activities because I naturally run up on my forefoot and I hate wearing shoes with all the extra padding that only adds bulk. We have had them for several months now and I no longer get shin splints when I run and find that I like walking around barefoot (real barefoot) much more now. Go easy when you start running in them though as you will get very sore because you will use many new muscles. Your calves will get especially sore but they will also look much sexier after you spend a few months running in these "shoes."
Vs. the Nike Free 3.0 July 16, 2009
Disciple of Hugeness
40 out of 43 found this review helpful
I got into the idea of barefoot running about 5 yrs ago, after having to deal with shinsplints/plantar fasciitis/ITB, on both sides. A recreational bodybuilder, I carried a little extra weight for my height, and this may or may not have contributed to overpronating (as described by a sports medicine physician), moldable arches (as diagnosed by an orthopedist), and flat feet (as diagnosed by a rheumatologist). Rather than pursue arches, as more "supportive" shoes only seemed to provide temporary relief, I decided to go the complete opposite direction after doing some research.
After 5 yrs (1yr on the Nike Free 5.0's and 4 more after that on the Nike Free 3.0's), I have been injury free. Running for an easy 60min on a trail, or a hard 10minutes on a track, the Nike Free 3.0's never failed me. Ordering my most recent pair of Frees, Nike told me they were discontinuing the 3.0's. This shoe is really the only comparable product out there. After 2 weeks here is my take:
What I like:
This would be the Nike 1.0. After running a fairly hard 30min on a dirt/gravel trail (after a week of shorter/easier runs), I was pleased to find that, having trained in the 3.0's my gait needed no retraining. Interestingly, like another reviewer here, I did find that my calves were significantly more sore after running in this shoe. Presumably, this was energy being absorbed into the muscle, and not into the joint, as I had no joint soreness at all. From a bodybuilder's perspective, these are great to work out in. I was worried about the pressure on the toes, but even on heavy leg presses, there is no stress on the toes (something that was present on the Free's). I understand why Arnold worked out barefoot.
What I don't like:
These shoes take longer than a normal shoe to put on. There is improvement with practice, but still, I don't think that you can just "throw them on," and bolt out of the locker room, or your front door. Particularly, because I recommend training in them with the toed socks which seem to prevent hot spots, and these socks really take about a minute to put on. The shoes, after some practice, can be done in about 30-40seconds.
Also, when running on rocks (on a trail for example), you do feel them. Finally, unlike the Nike 3.0's, you really don't have the option of a heel strike, and they are brutal when running on concrete.
Bottom Line:
As of right now, I think I'll probably keep both. Train in the KSO's, but "race" in the Free's, especially when terrain might be hard. Probably my lifting shoe of choice.
They get 5 stars because they do what they say. I'll be sure to update if they break my 5yr injury free running streak. (so far no injuries after 2 months).
Great product, HORRIBLE PRICE January 28, 2010
David Peach (Montana)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
Please DO NOT PAY MORE THAN $90 for these shoes. They are listed on the Vibram Fivefingers website for $85 as stated by another reviewer. This is completely ridiculous. I give the shoes a 5/5, but seller and price 0/5. Not sure how Amazon even allows this.
UPDATE 2-9-10: Just bought another pair of the KSOs from a local rep. They were actually $84. And no sales tax here in MT :) Shop around people!
Awesome shoes! August 14, 2009
Chemlight9000 (GA)
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I am wearing my Vibram Fivefingers KSO shoes right now, I ordered mine from the actual manufacturers website though but I still wanted to tell anyone who is looking at buying these shoes to do it, they are really awesome and are high quality as well. I workout barefoot at home and I like the way it feels to train barefoot whether its P90X, weight lifting or martial arts. But I have been trying to do Yoga lately and my floor mats I have in my workout room turn into slip and slides since I sweat like a beast but now that problem is solved because these things grip the floor like monkey feet. I cant wait to wear them out on a trail soon. Anyway if you are reading this then you are probably considering buying these shoes no matter where you get your pair just get a pair and you will be glad you did.
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