Socks with Vibram 5 fingers

Defo without socks and I hope you ordered a full size smaller than you are . I’m a size 9.5/10 uk size and I wear vibrams in a 8.5-9.0 and they fit like a glove.... you may laugh but I tend to take them in the shower with me after every couple of runs to clean them as they can get a bit smelly !!!!!!!!!!!
What kind have you gone for ? I always go for the kso evo they have the thinnest sole for the best feedback.
 
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Defo without socks and I hope you ordered a full size smaller than you are . I’m a size 9.5/10 uk size and I wear vibrams in a 8.5-9.0 and they fit like a glove.... you may laugh but I tend to take them in the shower with me after every couple of runs to clean them as they can get a bit smelly !!!!!!!!!!!
What kind have you gone for ? I always go for the kso evo they have the thinnest sole for the best feedback.

Thanks. I will try without socks today. But for sure I am having big issue fitting my pinky toe. Its keep on sticking with adjacent finger which is making it little difficult for me to control it. Currently I have ordered same size as my normal shoe as I was not sure about it. As per Vibram online shoe size calculator, this is supposed to be my size but I can see it is little loose. So lets c how will it go.
 
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I’ve worn them with and without socks. If I’m on a hike or run typically no socks (they dry faster) but be prepared for odoriferous control.

-socks are a must if you’re going to someone’s home. Injinji has awesome patterns
-in winter I wear socks when the temperatures start dipping. When they really dip I put on the Insulated Trek Ascents. I strongly advise buying these two sizes larger.
-I usually throw a bounce sheet in them, it helps.
-if they’re wet and you’re going to be in a vehicle for awhile zip lock freezer baggies are your best friend.
-I typically wash them with my work clothes. A bucket of water with vinegar does wonders as well.

I’m pretty hard on these shoes- they’ve been abused in all kinds of conditions- bouldering, trail running, rivercrossing, whitewater rafting, mountain climbing, the occasional stretch of pavement, dancing :)...they’re pretty versatile!
 
Thanks all. Yesterday I had my first run with them ... It was a new experience as my pinky finger is too attached to its adjacent finger so keep it in its column was a challenge.
The problem I faced was blister on back of feet. Anything to avoid it? Pic attached for area
 

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Thanks ADeel, it's useful to read this experiences

First I have to say I usually use socks on long runs (>2h). I don't for short runs, walking and/or SUP.

I would say that your blister will not happen after some runs when your fivefingers get a little loose or "moulded" around your aquiles tendon. Meanwhile you can use a tiny adhesive tape just to avoid bruising. Or... use socks :hilarious:

Getting the optimal fitting from fivefingers it's a little bit complicated if you can not test it on a local store. Ordering online has its inconvenience. I personally should take at least a size smaller for my feet, I feel much more safe/confortable on those long runs with thin socks that barefeet. At the end it's a personal choice/feeling, because fivefingers' fabric is comfortable itself. In my opinion.
 
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Thanks ADeel, it's useful to read this experiences

First I have to say I usually use socks on long runs (>2h). I don't for short runs, walking and/or SUP.

I would say that your blister will not happen after some runs when your fivefingers get a little loose or "moulded" around your aquiles tendon. Meanwhile you can use a tiny adhesive tape just to avoid bruising. Or... use socks :hilarious:

Getting the optimal fitting from fivefingers it's a little bit complicated if you can not test it on a local store. Ordering online has its inconvenience. I personally should take at least a size smaller for my feet, I feel much more safe/confortable on those long runs with thin socks that barefeet. At the end it's a personal choice/feeling, because fivefingers' fabric is comfortable itself. In my opinion.

I ususally dont wear socks for anything less than 10 km too.. The problem with sizing is that there are no local stores for Vibram in my country. I have to order them from USA so I selected my normal shoe size of old ASICS ...It seems to be that I should have ordered size 43 instead of 44, which might be better fit . but currently cant do anything ...
For back blister, I will use adhesive tape. . hopefully it wont affect for long time ... Also finding 5 fingers socks is also very difficult there .. :)
 
I use socks when it gets cold, otherwise it's too hot. I use my normal shoe sized fivefingers, otherwise my toes feel cramped. Some models are pretty tight at the back of heel, especially v-alpha, it actually caused me pretty bad back of the heel damage.. So if problem persists, I would suggest getting rid of them. Or modifying them somehow. V-runs used to have comfortably loose heels, but unfortunately they "fixed" that. This is what I did to my new pair of v-runs, heels got atleast a bit looser. I haven't tested them actually yet, I'll probably use the old pair anyways until the summer ends, they are pretty nicely molded after something like 2500-3000 km. Also have holes at both big toes and soles have worn thinner, they weight 10 grams less each.
 

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I use socks when it gets cold, otherwise it's too hot. I use my normal shoe sized fivefingers, otherwise my toes feel cramped. Some models are pretty tight at the back of heel, especially v-alpha, it actually caused me pretty bad back of the heel damage.. So if problem persists, I would suggest getting rid of them. Or modifying them somehow. V-runs used to have comfortably loose heels, but unfortunately they "fixed" that. This is what I did to my new pair of v-runs, heels got atleast a bit looser. I haven't tested them actually yet, I'll probably use the old pair anyways until the summer ends, they are pretty nicely molded after something like 2500-3000 km. Also have holes at both big toes and soles have worn thinner, they weight 10 grams less each.

I have the V-Run pair.. i would try to do this stretch to them too .. May be it will help it to keep that back part away from rubbing the feet back area for me
 
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Defo without socks and I hope you ordered a full size smaller than you are . I’m a size 9.5/10 uk size and I wear vibrams in a 8.5-9.0 and they fit like a glove.... you may laugh but I tend to take them in the shower with me after every couple of runs to clean them as they can get a bit smelly !!!!!!!!!!!
What kind have you gone for ? I always go for the kso evo they have the thinnest sole for the best feedback.
How often you people wash these Vibrams? With every run / weekly / monthly / Quarterly ?
 
How often you people wash these Vibrams? With every run / weekly / monthly / Quarterly ?
Depends on what I use them for. For day to day activities maybe every couple of weeks. When I go for hikes or long trail runs (especially if there’s water crossings) I soak them in a water/vinegar solution.
 
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Some models are pretty tight at the back of heel, especially v-alpha, it actually caused me pretty bad back of the heel damage.. So if problem persists, I would suggest getting rid of them. Or modifying them somehow. V-runs used to have comfortably loose heels, but unfortunately they "fixed" that. This is what I did to my new pair of v-runs, heels got atleast a bit looser. I haven't tested them actually yet, I'll probably use the old pair anyways until the summer ends, they are pretty nicely molded after something like 2500-3000 km. Also have holes at both big toes and soles have worn thinner, they weight 10 grams less each.

Well, the shoe stretching didn't work out so well, loosened a bit but not enough. And my old pair finally got too worn out, they were usable for a while with a big hole in big toe section, but when I got cut to that big toe, I decided I need new shoes.. I noticed that new v-runs are rigid at heel because of rubber pod at the rear, so I just cut it off and they became just as comfortably loose at the heel as old pair..

On left, the old v-run - while bottom of sole is worn quite smooth (and 1-2 mm thick at weight bearing areas), the back of the heel pod is pretty much as thick as originally, so it's probably quite useless anywas. On right, new v-run with heel pod removed. I have done two runs after removing heel pod and felt just great. There could be some unforeseeable durability issues, but atleast it's always better to ruin your shoes than your feet. :barefoot:
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And darn... :eek: Just noticed that outer edge of old v-runs has worn out to be thinner than inner edge.. Been having foot problems for a long time related to foot seeming to turn that way... Maybe using these shoes for 3000 km was too much after all.
 
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Hi Guys, Regarding my socks question earlier, I have used some 5 fingers socks but they all are cotton. As i live in a country where humidity levels are usually very high along with high temprature, my feet gets sweaty and these socks start to slip due to sweat.
I am looking for some recommendation for compression type socks for 5 fingers. Anyone can recommend where to buy those from as I dont have any shop here which offers 5 fingers socks.