CVT LB

Summary: Casual barefoot toe shoe with a 3.1mm sole, hemp upper, and minimal tread for urban use.

1. Overview

The CVT LB by Vibram is an affordable lightweight barefoot shoe for men and women designed in Italy with excellent overall versatility.

Overall:

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Basic Details

Thickness

3.1mm

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

Flexibility

Excellent

tons of flex and high agility.

tons of flex and high agility.

width

Wide

supports natural toe splay and movement.

supports natural toe splay and movement.

Drop

0mm

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

Cushion

None

no foam or limit on sensitivity.

no foam or limit on sensitivity.

2. Features

The Vibram CVT LB has a wide foot-shaped toebox, super thin 3.1mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with vibram materials.

Price:

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order your normal size.

runs true, order your normal size.

Materials

1

vibram

vibram

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

Volume

High

ideal for mid to high arch/instep.

ideal for mid to high arch/instep.

Seams

Glued

upper is glued to the sole, which is more waterproof, but may separate (use Shoe Goo to repair any issues).

upper is glued to the sole, which is more waterproof, but may separate (use Shoe Goo to repair any issues).

3. Performance

The Vibram CVT LB provides great breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for casual and walking in cold, warm, and hot climates.

Durability:

Specifications

Breathability

Great

stays mostly dry in mild climates.

stays mostly dry in mild climates.

Waterproofing

None

no protection in wet conditions.

no protection in wet conditions.

Climate

30–100ΒΊ F

hot, warm, cold

hot, warm, cold

Activities

2

casual, walking

casual, walking

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