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Comparing Barefoot Shoes for Men

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Awards Editors' Choice Award Top Pick Award Top Pick Award Top Pick Award  
Price $135 List
$134.95 at Amazon		$240 List$136.00 at Amazon
Compare at 2 sellers		$96.18 at Amazon
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Pros Natural toe dexterity, durable design, great tractionUnparalleled stability, great traction, durable constructionFlat profile, made of recycled materials, durable rubber upperGreat traction, sensitive and durable outsole, ultra lightweightAttractive design, wool-lined for warmth, relatively lightweight
Cons Difficult to put on, not as breathable, style isn't for everyoneRelatively heavy, expensiveSlippery on loose surfaces, lack of versatility, feels like a rubber flipperSensitive on rough terrain, minimalist design sacrifices durabilityNot fully waterproof, clunky
Bottom Line This aggressive shoe has a ton of features that make running funA burly barefoot boot with outstanding stability that's built to tackle any conditionThese flat-soled and durable barefoot shoes will up your performance in the gymThese ultra lightweight trail runners are as close as you'll come to trail running barefootA zero drop, minimalist hiking boot that is designed and hand crafted in the USA
Rating Categories Vibram V-Trail 2.0 Vivobarefoot Tracke... Vivobarefoot Primus... Merrell Vapor Glove 6 Softstar Switchback
Ground Feedback (30%)
9.0
8.0
9.0
8.0
7.0
Stability (20%)
8.0
9.0
8.0
7.0
8.0
Traction (20%)
9.0
9.0
6.0
8.0
9.0
Weight (15%)
8.4
4.0
8.0
9.0
5.6
Durability (15%)
8.0
9.0
7.0
6.0
9.0
Specs Vibram V-Trail 2.0 Vivobarefoot Tracke... Vivobarefoot Primus... Merrell Vapor Glove 6 Softstar Switchback
Style Barefoot Barefoot Barefoot Barefoot Barefoot
Best For Trail running Hiking Trail running Trail running Hiking
Stack Height 5.7 mm (3.7 mm base + 2 mm insole) 5.5 mm (3 mm base + 2.5 mm lugs) 7 mm (4 mm base + 3 mm insole) 6 mm (4 mm base + 2 mm lugs) 12 mm (6 mm base + 6 mm insole)
Heel to Toe drop 0 mm 0 mm 0 mm 0 mm 0 mm
Measured Weight (per shoe) 7.3 oz (size 43EU) 19.0 oz (size 10) 8.4 oz (size 10) 5.6 oz (size 9.5) 14.7 oz (size 10 wide)
Outsole 3.7mm, Vibram megagrip rubber w/3D cocoon mesh 55% Synthetic rubber, 20% natural rubber, 25% additives Primus outsole (synthetic rubber) Vibram ecostep, 30% recycled rubber, 2mm lug Vibram megagrip rubber
Midsole None None None None Yes, 3.5mm
Insole 2mm EVA RPET Ortholite 98% recycled PU foam 30% recycled EVA foam wrapped in 100% recycled mesh Merino wool
Upper Material Water repellent polyester Leather/cotton RPET, polyester, polyurethane Recycled breathable mesh Leather exterior, Merino wool inner lining