1. Overview

The KSO ECO 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.
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 KSO ECO has a wide foot-shaped toebox, super thin 3mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with hemp, canvas, cotton, vibram, natural, rubber, synthetic, and vegan materials.

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Specifications

Demographic	M/W	men, women
men, women
Sizing	True	runs true, order your normal size.
runs true, order your normal size.
Materials	8	hemp, canvas, cotton, vibram, natural, rubber, synthetic, vegan
hemp, canvas, cotton, vibram, natural, rubber, synthetic, vegan
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 KSO ECO provides great breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for hiking, trail running, road running, gym, 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	30–100º F	hot, warm, cold
hot, warm, cold
Activities	5	hiking, trail running, road running, gym, walking
hiking, trail running, road running, gym, walking