1. Overview
The EL-X Knit by Vibram is an affordable lightweight barefoot shoe for men and women designed in Italy with excellent overall versatility.
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Basic Details
Thickness | 3mm | |||
thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection. | ||||
Flexibility | Excellent | |||
tons of flex and high agility. | ||||
width | Wide | |||
supports natural toe splay and movement. | ||||
Drop | 0mm | |||
flat sole for natural balanced movement. | ||||
Cushion | None | |||
no foam or limit on sensitivity. | ||||
2. Features
The Vibram EL-X Knit has a wide foot-shaped toebox, super thin 3mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with vibram, synthetic, knit, rubber, and vegan materials.
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Specifications
Demographic | M/W | |||
men, women | ||||
Sizing | True | |||
runs true, order your normal size. | ||||
Materials | 5 | |||
vibram, synthetic, knit, rubber, vegan | ||||
Toebox | Natural | |||
foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay. | ||||
Volume | High | |||
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). | ||||
3. Performance
The Vibram EL-X Knit provides excellent breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for casual, walking, hiking, and road running in warm and hot climates.
Durability:
Specifications
Breathability | Excellent | |||
stays dry in challenging climates. | ||||
Waterproofing | None | |||
no protection in wet conditions. | ||||
Climate | 50–100º F | |||
hot, warm | ||||
Activities | 4 | |||
casual, walking, hiking, road running | ||||
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