VibramMen's FiveFingers V-Trail 2.0 Trail Running Shoe

I have been a long time user of Vibram shoes. They are true runner shoes and activity shoe giving the user the most optimal minimalist feel while in use. Personally, feel that the Vibram Alphas are the lightest and most minimalist shoe that can be used for running. I posed a question about the Alphas. I wanted to know if it was good for running to the Amazon community. Some people said yes but only on trails. Others said to run with it but to be careful due to its thin sole.I've been using the Alphas for about a week now. They are GREAT!I usually get the Vibram trail. I went on and purchased the Vibram trails 2.0 due to it being the latest insert in the trail edition. I recieved my "Trail 2.0 today. I tried them on and they fit perfect. I usually were a 12 in shoes. I have wide feet and I'm flat footed. I orders 11-11.5 or 45 in Europe sizes. I'm giving you this information to help a future buyer. These are things that I wished other reviewers would mention on their reviews.The feel of the shoes feels like the shoe was custom made for my feet. Having both the Alphas and Trail 2.0 I can say that both shoes are made superb. It depends on what you are looking for in terms of performance. I would NOT recommend the Alphas for a new user to the minimalist shoe. Maybe high end athletes who are track runners or ballet dancers who are accustomed to staying on their toes. With minimalist shoes you are forced to stay on the ball of your feet while running. That is truly the correct posture of running. Why do you think many users of Vibrams who intially had knee pain while they ran, or plantar fasciitis no longer have those problems.Vibrams are for hardcore runners. You are using every muscle in your legs to run. If you are serious about running or getting into running go with Vibrams. Do your research on each type of shoe by going to the Vibram website. Use Amazon or the Vibram website to purchase the shoe that fits your ambition.I run on cement alot so the Vibram trail 2.0 works well for me. The Alphas works well for me on cement as well. Maybe I'm used to the minimalist feel that the cement feel doesn't bother me. Running in grass with the Alphas feel phenomenal. I ran in grass little bit today. If you aren't used to these kind of shoes let me forewarn you that your legs will feel EXTREMELY sore after a run. When people run in traditional shoes that aren't maximizing all of their muscles properly.The Vibram Trail 2.0 are a 5 star shoe in my opinion. Some of the reviews that give it less than than 5 star have reasons that don't necessarily point to the performance of the actual shoe. The Vibram Trail 2.0 are comfortable, and they are safe [I have worn the previous trails for years]. They are not the most minimalist running shoe (I believe the Aplhas are) from Vibram. Once you get accustomed to these type of shoes you will NEVER go back to regular shoes.

So I have been wearing Five-Finger shoes for a while.I have about 8 pairs of Injinji toe socks, and I find running in them with normal running shoes comfortable.I transitioned to toe socks about 10 years ago for Spartan and other obstacle races, where running in wet and muddy shoes were a thing - and they definitely helped a lot.Now back to current day, I recently read a few books on barefoot shoes, and I have been intrigued.I usually walk barefoot anyways, and use sandals for almost everything else. Even while at work, as part of a surgery team, I wear Croks all day…which are nothing but plastic sandals.So I am naturally comfortable barefoot and in sandals.I finally took the plunge into these Vibram Five-Finger V-Trail 2.0 shoes.The first thing I did was use their sizing chart, and measured my foot. I was at exactly 9,75” inches. So the first pair I ordered was the shoe for a 9.5” shoe. (See my attached chart).Mistake.It fit, but too snug.Drats!So thanks to me only ordering items via Amazon Prime (with free returns), I returned them and went for the foot size of 10” inches.Perfect fit.So my suggestion to you would be to read the “heel to toe” inch sizes in their sizing charts as meaning, “No larger than” the number they use in inches.I am not intending on using these shoes barefoot. I will only ever use them with toe socks, so imagine adding an extra 1/4” on the length. (1/8” on the front, and 1/8” on the rear). I use Injinji and VWell toe socks, so I was not too worried about some reviewers that said when they used these shoes barefoot they could feel the nubs on the aggressive soles.Anyways, a smidgen snug at first, but after a few hours they fit perfectly.I knew they’d be snug initially. But everyone states there is a small break-in period with these Vibram V Trail 2.0 shoes, and they were correct.Bottom line, they are pretty sweet.When I first tried on Five Finger shoes, I remember driving my truck. I guess you never really think about what part of your foot you use when depressing the gas pedal.It took me a few minutes to decide which part of my foot/toes I was going to use to drive my truck when depressing the gas and brake pedal. Ha ha.I might even purchase a set of the regular Vibram V Trail. The ones with the higher sidewalls covering the ankles.Anyhoo…great shoes.Recommended.

I actually ended up selling these to a buddy of mine because he was curious as to why I've been wearing them for the past few years. I went for the black and yellow pair because they go with everything and I wear them daily. I'm never going back to a normal shoe, these changed my life. My knee pain, ankle pain, hip pain, and lower back pain all went away when I switched to this style of shoe and you simply can't get a better deal than Vibram. High quality and they last forever. The lining in the sole keeps them tough. What happens when you step on a nail? speaking from experience, the lining actually helps to redirect the object off to the side and so it really doesn't stab directly into your foot. What does it feel like to walk on gravel? To put it bluntly, I can't stand barefoot on gravel, but when I strap these puppies on, I can sprint across it without any pain. 200/10, why isn't everyone wearing these yet