V-NEOP

Summary: Barefoot toe shoe with a 4mm sole, slip-on neoprene upper, and minimal tread for water.

1. Overview

The V-NEOP 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

4mm

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

Flexibility

Superb

maximum flex and ninja-like agility.

maximum flex and ninja-like agility.

width

Extra-Wide

maximum natural toe splay and movement.

maximum 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 V-NEOP has a extra-wide foot-shaped toebox, super thin 4mm outsole, superb flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with vibram, synthetic, neoprene, rubber, and vegan materials.

Price:

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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

5

vibram, synthetic, neoprene, rubber, vegan

vibram, synthetic, neoprene, rubber, 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 V-NEOP provides good breathability, is water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for water, trail running, hiking, walking, road running, and gym in cold, 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

30–100º F

hot, warm, cold

hot, warm, cold

Activities

6

water, trail running, hiking, walking, road running, gym

water, trail running, hiking, walking, road running, gym

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