FAQ
How should my FiveFingers fit?
I’m a man—can I wear women’s sizes? (Or, I’m
a woman—can I wear men’s sizes?)
What materials are in Vibram FiveFingers?
I have a latex allergy, should I use Vibram FiveFingers?
Care and cleaning
How much do they weigh?
Do you make widths?
Will you make additional sizes?
Can you do anything to accommodate people with two different sized
feet?
Can I use Vibram FiveFingers in fast-moving water?
Do Vibram FiveFingers come in children's sizes?
Are Vibram FiveFingers a good choice for vegans?
I want to run in Vibram FiveFingers - Where can I find more information?
You want your toes and heel to fit into each pocket comfortably and snuggly, with
your longest toe grazing the end of the toe pocket. You do not want the standard
½ inch of "wiggle" room as desired in traditional footwear.
Although it is perfectly fine for your toes to graze the end of the toe pockets,
make sure that each toe can extend fully. If any of your toes are scrunched or curled
due to lack of space, you need to go up in size. Alternately, if you wiggle your
toes and they slip out of the toe pockets, you need to go down in size. Ultimately,
you should find a pair that you are comfortable in and that allow you to perform
activities freely and naturally—as if you are wearing no shoes at all!
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Yes, we have made this recommendation many times with great success. The best fit
for your individual needs is determined by your foot measurement in inches. The
only difference between male and female Vibram FiveFingers is that male "lasts"
(shoe forms) are slightly wider and longer than the female models. If your foot
is smaller than the smallest male size, certainly try on a female size based on
your measurement in inches—you may have much better luck! Alternately, if
you are a woman and your foot is bigger than the largest female size, we encourage
you to try one of our men's models. Your size chart only goes up to 12, and
I'm a 13. Can i still wear Vibram FiveFingers? If you look closely at our size
chart, you will notice that the numbers printed across the top of the chart refer
to your foot's length in inches, not in us size. We found that, due to the precise
nature of the Vibram FiveFingers fit, the most accurate size translation was in
inches, not us shoe size (which varies across brands and styles).
Fivefingers can fit up to a 12-inch foot, which roughly translates to a size 15.
In order to find the right size, please measure both feet from heel to longest toe
with a ruler in inches and refer to our size chart for the right size. You can go here to watch a video on properly sizing yourself for
Vibram FiveFingers.
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Please refer to the "specifications" section on the footwear product page
of your choice for a description of the materials used in that model's construction.
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Trace amounts of latex may be present in our bonding compound. Those with latex
allergies should avoid wearing Vibram FiveFingers.
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Vibram FiveFingers® footwear is machine washable. Use gentle, warm water cycle
with liquid or powdered detergent. Hang to air dry. Make sure to keep the KSO Trek,
Performa and MOC away from direct sunlight or heat source while drying as leather
can shrink.
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Please refer to the "specifications" section on the footwear product page
of your choice for the weight of that model.
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Most Vibram FiveFingers footwear features a stretch fabric upper that accommodates
most medium and wide widths (up to eee) comfortably.
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All products are currently offered in sizes 40–47 for men and 36–42
for women. Smaller (sizes 38 & 39 for men, sizes 34 & 35 for women) or larger
sizes (size 48 for men) are occasionally offered in selected colors/styles.
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Unfortunately we are not able to sell mismatched pairs. If your feet are slightly
different in size, we would recommend going with the larger size to accommodate
the longer foot. If your feet are significantly different in size then your option
would be two purchase two different sized pairs of Vibram FiveFingers.
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Vibram FiveFingers that have secure hook-and-loop closure on the instep are appropriate
for a variety of water sports and activities.
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Children's sized Vibram FiveFingers will be available starting in Spring/Summer
2011.
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Yes! Currently, we have many styles and colors made from vegan-friendly materials.
Please refer to the "specifications" section on the product pages for
a description of the materials used in each model.
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For more information on running in Vibram FiveFingers and making a safe transition
to a forefoot strike running form, please refer to our Minimalist Running FAQ and Running page.
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