Scramkey

Summary: Barefoot toe shoe with a protective upper and tough 4mm Vibram sole for hiking on rocks.

1. Overview

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

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Basic Details

Thickness

4mm

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

Minimal

minimal foam and good sensitivity.

minimal foam and good sensitivity.

2. Features

The Vibram Scramkey has a wide separate toes toebox, super thin 4mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with synthetic, vibram, and rubber materials.

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Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

Long

runs long, consider sizing down.

runs long, consider sizing down.

Materials

3

synthetic, vibram, rubber

synthetic, vibram, rubber

Toebox

Separate

separate toes for natural toe splay.

separate toes 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 Scramkey provides good breathability, is water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for hiking, trail running, backpacking, and water in warm and hot climates.

Durability:

Specifications

Breathability

Good

sometimes becomes hot/sweaty.

sometimes becomes hot/sweaty.

Waterproofing

Semi

resistant to light rain, shallow puddles, and mud

resistant to light rain, shallow puddles, and mud

Climate

50–100ΒΊ F

hot, warm

hot, warm

Activities

4

hiking, trail running, backpacking, water

hiking, trail running, backpacking, water

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