Awesome video, thanks for sharing as I thought I was the only one who has tried these out on the trail. I started to wear my V-Train for working out at home/outside on the concrete/in my garage and walked with them at the local park and now wear them casually/work around the house/ and even worn these formally with a suit, I have a few pairs to rotate. I tested these out in the sierra mountains for about 2 miles on dirt/granite rock/ etc. as they felt and performed great. I was carrying a 32L day pack and no issues. I do pair these with the injinji toe socks-trail mid-weight and works great especially for cooler weather.. I also have the V-Run for summer/lighter weight casual wear/workouts.. thanks again for sharing , happy trails..
I did a Spartan in these recently and they performed brilliantly. Caveat: conditions were extremely dry for the race. If there was any wet events / wet conditions then switch to the V-Trails. Love this model.
Just got a pair of these bad boys for my workouts, my second pair of vibram fivefingers. My first was a V alpha that's still in amazing shape and that I still use. Will give my v-train a go outside when winter ends. All the best Joe!
Ive been wearing them for about a month now and they are really comfortable. Feel like Im walking a a gel insole but there isnt one. They are all I wear now when Im out. Not happy with pavement, but grass is perfect. I recommend these to anyone who wants to save their feet. @@TheHealthyTeacher
Nice I got the v trail 2s who offer even more protection against sharp rocks. Looking at getting the spyridon next they have straps instead of the drawcord but still offers the protection of the trail v2
hey thanks for the review! I'm looking to buy my first pair of vibram and am confused between the v-train and v-trek. All I want is a versatile and durable pair of shoes to use for workouts, walking, running and hiking. One RUclips video I saw earlier today explained that the common wear problem with the vibrams is the toe section ( majority the biggest one) getting worn out due to excessive rubbing of the cloth/upper material between the toes. However to rectify this problem Vibram introduced some taping around the toes which can be seen in v-trail. hence confused between the two. your valuable feedback matters! 🙏🏻
Hey, no worries, I had fun! I don't have the V Trail but my girlfriend does and they are very well made! The V Train are super for working out, running and as you can see here hiking! I haven't tried the V Trial yet but like I say, my girlfriends are super cool and I need to buy some. I do also have the V Trek from a few years back, I have a review on my channel. These go further up the ankle but have laces which I don't like so much. Whichever you buy, if you use them a-lot I am sure they will eventually give in, you just need to buy many pairs like I have! Haha
seems like an expensive deal. they cost around 130 euros where I live. I think I'll go with v-train as my first pair because I too have personally felt the pain of long fat laces. what about wear and tear around the toe area. ever happened to yours? @@TheHealthyTeacher
I've been wearing vibram fivefingers since mid-highschool around 2012 and my favorite part about them is how I can stand up straight. For hours. I remember I used to sway back and forth in my shoes, I realized one day after I noticed how everyone shifts their weight from leg to leg, but I can stand outright on two feet straight up for 8 or more hours a day
Thanks! Would love to see a comparison of the ones you've tried so far :) which shoes are best for what use cases and which ones are the warmest and least smelliest.
Hopefully with time, you will unleash their full Potential in terrain as your toes regain mobility and dexterity! Did you know that each of your toes can individually move in each direction (just like hands) ! 🙂 I recommend 5 minutes per day toe mind muscle connection exercise. Shout out from fellow vibram person! 🙂
@@TheHealthyTeacherSpace your toes apart with spacers first and: Insert stick between big toe and next toe. Thickness should be so it just touches both toes. This helps the neural circuit to fire up. Squeeze the stick as hard as you can and lift your door and grab the stick with your hand. Repeat 5 times per foot. (This is how I learned, before that I could not even move my toe sideways). If you get muscles spasms during any exercise this is just your muscles waking up from deep hibernation. Relax and it will go away. The dormant neural circuits are being used to working again. 😂 I also important and really interesting or even a bit crazy: if you get somewhat like short of breath or heart pounding this just the Noradrenaline (different form pure Adrenaline) kicking in. It is a helpful neuroadaptory mechanism related to dormant/paralyzed functions/muscles, breathe deeper as you feel it and let the blood flow harder, more oxygenated.. It is normal and safe and always people get improvements quicker with it. More advanced: squeeze together all your toes with stick between pinky toe. In my foot, squeezing toes togethdf also curls them downwards (due to deformations from wearing unhealthy shoes) but not as much as when I curl them downwards deliberately like when trying to grab a towel off the floor or digging into the soil (which is another exercise to try 5 repetitions each. Again a stick under the toes to stimulate nerve endings and help unhibernate neural circuits may help) Even more adv: move big toe outwards while keeping rest of toes squeezing together Expert: move in any combinations as you improvise and learn. You see where this is going.
This all leads up to: individual toe control. In the position of last exercise of just moving/flicking the two smallest toes, try to move the pinky toe separately whichever way you will find it easiest. Try different positions/angles of the toes in combination with sticks or sandy ground if needed. At this point you shall be able to improvise and in a few days regain control of every other toe fully and perform master level exercises such as toe circles in opposing directions and any other combinations in short time.
@@TheHealthyTeacherSo these few comments of mine here sum it up well for you. I'd train this to people for money, but I believe that the goal of improving everyone's perception and health is most important Sorry, I did not reply earlier, I wanted to be detailed and inspirational and I did not have an hour of time earlier to write up my training program like now. I'd appreciate it if anyone would benefit from this and spread it further and so on. Please maybe show these comments in your upcoming video, it'd make me really smile.
@@TheHealthyTeacherHey man, your toe exercises should be to first get to know the basics. Take a look at foot muscle anatomy on Wikipedia for reference of what each muscle's possible function is. Depending on your current level, you may find that some of these exercises are more fun and challenging than others. Yes, the best aproach is to have fun and experiment :) 🙂. However, after a run or some exercise it may be easier for you to get a 5 minute span of hiqh quality focus.
Is it really a marketing blunder from Vibram? If you can sell two models for two separate purposes, why would you sell one model that covers two purposes?
Awesome video, thanks for sharing as I thought I was the only one who has tried these out on the trail. I started to wear my V-Train for working out at home/outside on the concrete/in my garage and walked with them at the local park and now wear them casually/work around the house/ and even worn these formally with a suit, I have a few pairs to rotate.
I tested these out in the sierra mountains for about 2 miles on dirt/granite rock/ etc. as they felt and performed great. I was carrying a 32L day pack and no issues. I do pair these with the injinji toe socks-trail mid-weight and works great especially for cooler weather.. I also have the V-Run for summer/lighter weight casual wear/workouts..
thanks again for sharing , happy trails..
I did a Spartan in these recently and they performed brilliantly. Caveat: conditions were extremely dry for the race.
If there was any wet events / wet conditions then switch to the V-Trails.
Love this model.
Hi, very nice video. Yes, your Calves are more engaged in grip and balance because they can in such shoes so they will take time to adapt.
Thanks for the info!
Just got a pair of these bad boys for my workouts, my second pair of vibram fivefingers. My first was a V alpha that's still in amazing shape and that I still use.
Will give my v-train a go outside when winter ends.
All the best Joe!
They are great! All the best to you too!
hey , do u recommend train or alpha if i can only buy one for gym and mostly walking and running in the city
Good video. Im glad I watched it as Im waiting for delivery of a pair of V-Train 2.0. My last pair of Five Finger originals finally bit the dust.
You really won't regret the purchase!
Ive been wearing them for about a month now and they are really comfortable. Feel like Im walking a a gel insole but there isnt one. They are all I wear now when Im out. Not happy with pavement, but grass is perfect. I recommend these to anyone who wants to save their feet. @@TheHealthyTeacher
Nice I got the v trail 2s who offer even more protection against sharp rocks. Looking at getting the spyridon next they have straps instead of the drawcord but still offers the protection of the trail v2
I saw the Spyridon on offer! I may look at getting them too! How are the V-Trial 2s?
hey thanks for the review!
I'm looking to buy my first pair of vibram and am confused between the v-train and v-trek. All I want is a versatile and durable pair of shoes to use for workouts, walking, running and hiking. One RUclips video I saw earlier today explained that the common wear problem with the vibrams is the toe section ( majority the biggest one) getting worn out due to excessive rubbing of the cloth/upper material between the toes. However to rectify this problem Vibram introduced some taping around the toes which can be seen in v-trail. hence confused between the two.
your valuable feedback matters! 🙏🏻
Hey, no worries, I had fun!
I don't have the V Trail but my girlfriend does and they are very well made!
The V Train are super for working out, running and as you can see here hiking! I haven't tried the V Trial yet but like I say, my girlfriends are super cool and I need to buy some.
I do also have the V Trek from a few years back, I have a review on my channel. These go further up the ankle but have laces which I don't like so much.
Whichever you buy, if you use them a-lot I am sure they will eventually give in, you just need to buy many pairs like I have! Haha
seems like an expensive deal. they cost around 130 euros where I live. I think I'll go with v-train as my first pair because I too have personally felt the pain of long fat laces. what about wear and tear around the toe area. ever happened to yours?
@@TheHealthyTeacher
I've been wearing vibram fivefingers since mid-highschool around 2012 and my favorite part about them is how I can stand up straight. For hours. I remember I used to sway back and forth in my shoes, I realized one day after I noticed how everyone shifts their weight from leg to leg, but I can stand outright on two feet straight up for 8 or more hours a day
@@DerekMartell that’s epic! I’ve never really noticed that but will keep an eye out.
Thanks! Would love to see a comparison of the ones you've tried so far :) which shoes are best for what use cases and which ones are the warmest and least smelliest.
Haha, all pretty smelly tbh...frequent washing and wearing socks is the trick here!
@@TheHealthyTeacher haha thanks! That's great - one less thing to take into consideration! Fingers crossed that my toes fit well.
They look great Mr Joe, but some people in Suffolk and Cornwall have six toes…😊
Haha good point, Vibram need a new model
Hopefully with time, you will unleash their full Potential in terrain as your toes regain mobility and dexterity! Did you know that each of your toes can individually move in each direction (just like hands) ! 🙂
I recommend 5 minutes per day toe mind muscle connection exercise. Shout out from fellow vibram person! 🙂
I would really like to do those exercises you mention. Any links? I usually squat barefoot so it would be super helpful
@@TheHealthyTeacherSpace your toes apart with spacers first and:
Insert stick between big toe and next toe. Thickness should be so it just touches both toes. This helps the neural circuit to fire up. Squeeze the stick as hard as you can and lift your door and grab the stick with your hand. Repeat 5 times per foot. (This is how I learned, before that I could not even move my toe sideways).
If you get muscles spasms during any exercise this is just your muscles waking up from deep hibernation. Relax and it will go away. The dormant neural circuits are being used to working again. 😂 I also important and really interesting or even a bit crazy: if you get somewhat like short of breath or heart pounding this just the Noradrenaline (different form pure Adrenaline) kicking in. It is a helpful neuroadaptory mechanism related to dormant/paralyzed functions/muscles, breathe deeper as you feel it and let the blood flow harder, more oxygenated.. It is normal and safe and always people get improvements quicker with it.
More advanced: squeeze together all your toes with stick between pinky toe. In my foot, squeezing toes togethdf also curls them downwards (due to deformations from wearing unhealthy shoes) but not as much as when I curl them downwards deliberately like when trying to grab a towel off the floor or digging into the soil (which is another exercise to try 5 repetitions each. Again a stick under the toes to stimulate nerve endings and help unhibernate neural circuits may help)
Even more adv: move big toe outwards while keeping rest of toes squeezing together
Expert: move in any combinations as you improvise and learn. You see where this is going.
This all leads up to: individual toe control. In the position of last exercise of just moving/flicking the two smallest toes, try to move the pinky toe separately whichever way you will find it easiest. Try different positions/angles of the toes in combination with sticks or sandy ground if needed.
At this point you shall be able to improvise and in a few days regain control of every other toe fully and perform master level exercises such as toe circles in opposing directions and any other combinations in short time.
@@TheHealthyTeacherSo these few comments of mine here sum it up well for you. I'd train this to people for money, but I believe that the goal of improving everyone's perception and health is most important
Sorry, I did not reply earlier, I wanted to be detailed and inspirational and I did not have an hour of time earlier to write up my training program like now.
I'd appreciate it if anyone would benefit from this and spread it further and so on. Please maybe show these comments in your upcoming video, it'd make me really smile.
@@TheHealthyTeacherHey man, your toe exercises should be to first get to know the basics. Take a look at foot muscle anatomy on Wikipedia for reference of what each muscle's possible function is.
Depending on your current level, you may find that some of these exercises are more fun and challenging than others.
Yes, the best aproach is to have fun and experiment :) 🙂.
However, after a run or some exercise it may be easier for you to get a 5 minute span of hiqh quality focus.
Hi. How has yours been holding up so far now? Any bad wear & tear? I just managed to snatch one at eBay and this will be my first fivefingers 😊
They've been great, no problems at all! These are the most durable model i've had.
Hi Mr. Joe,
How did you go with sizing? I wear one of the initial model KSO in a size 42. Would the same size fit?
Yes, if you went to a 43 it would probably also fit fine if you intended to wear r a sock too! It depends on your preference :)
That's awesome! And thanks for the super quick response!
I just tried it in the shop , i feel it can be torn easily on the toenail part... how do you feel ?
Feels fine to me, never had any problems. The KSO EVO sometimes comes away from the sole but I just used some simple glue.
Can I wear them in the kitchen restaurant floors non slip resistant
Yes they are very non slip!
Is it really a marketing blunder from Vibram? If you can sell two models for two separate purposes, why would you sell one model that covers two purposes?
Good point! That is marketing, ha!