Sorry to hear that! I can definitely see the new one is smaller! It’s so frustrating something like this happened to a brand you loved and trusted! It also happens to other brands. I’ve seen side by side photo of Xero shoes, the new one is narrower than the old one. I have a pair of VFF KMD sport that I love, I also like Saguaro Luck 1 but they are probably not good for hiking in the woods. Maybe you can try Saguaro Smart or Vitality. They are like VFF knockoffs except the toe separation part. Good ground feel and a lot affordable!
I agree with you that Vibrams made in Vietnam and Myanmar are of different sizes. I experienced the same. But I couldn't exchange them because it was too expensive to ship back from where I live. I have since passed them to my son who's foot size is a little smaller.
I’m new to the barefoot thing . However I’m really enjoying my peluva strand lightweight trainer . They were the same size as my regular shoes .( I also wore thin meaiguo toe socks without issues.)
I've been wearing them since 2013 and I've ran into the same situation where the size 41 is smaller than the first. But thought maybe I've gained weight. They are cheaper if you can get them from the USA.
Hey there! I got into barefoot running a while back and picked up a pair of the Xero shoes sandals. They might be a good alternative. They still have the protective bottom, but the toes are completely open air, so there's no risk of blowing out a single toe seem. Might be worth a shot if the Vivo don't work outl. Might even be good just to compare. I think the Genesis is there original, but I picked up the Z-Trek version. Happy trails!
Hey Luise, funny that I come across this video thinking I might get some five fingers for hiking. Who knows if it’ll be a good idea given your experience. I’ve had some vivos and while I’m not a huge fan of the upper (too plasticky in most models for my taste) I love the soles. More of the original primus than of the trail ones (which don’t have quite the grip and flexibility I’d want of a trail runner or hiker). But maybe they improved in the meantime. I want to point you to Wildling shoes. I’m almost sure you must have come across them. German brand that produces in Portugal. For a non fivefigers user, the best barefoot experience and choice of materials. I was impressed with the durability as well. The only worry I have with them would be protection from sharp objects - that’s why I’d be looking at five fingers for Rocky Mountain trails. I’d be curious what you think of the wildlings. Marlene
Hey. Quick comment.. i dont want to talk you down but Vivobarefoots quality is bad.. i had a few shoes and i had to repair them several times.. even though they are quite pricey. I wear now shoes from Zaqq . Which is a german brand and they are made in germany.. the best closed barefoot shoes i ever had
Natural healthy human feet are shaped like 'duck feet'! If your toes are naturally aligned and feet conditioned from living in 5 Fingers, and if they're already as strong and developed as you want them, there's no need to wear toe-spreaders in your Vivobarefoot or other foot-shaped shoes. Which model walking boot did you get?
Unfortunilty after 51 (out of 56) years of shoe shaped not foot shaped shoes my toes are far from naturally aligned!! I still haven't found any suitable walking boots :(
@@luiseEllen Ah, sorry, I misunderstood something :~) I thought you were saying you didn't want to use toe-spreaders because you didn't need your feet to be any wider.
