V-TREK vs V-ALPHA / the best barefoot trail shoes

the vibram fivefingers v-trek and v-alpha are the two best shoes of all time for hiking and trail running, but what are the difference between them?

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[AndrewFolts]

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[ozzyprv]

Thanks for the video. I have been using vibram fivefingers for a LONG time. Nothing compares to the Spyridon LS.
I still use my very last pair for snowy trails running here in Alberta, Canada.

[gregmeissner]

Excellently done comparison, thank you. You helped me.

[MozesWild]

I've had the alphas for a few years and have worn them down so bad. I just received my vtrek today but they were too big. I'm excited to see how I like them when I get the right size. I will be getting a new pair of alphas eventually no matter what, but I wanted something a little more sturdy. Id like if the treks came with the same laces set up as the alphas though. What is actually your favorite though?

[nxiu]

Great review, im considering buying my first five fingers, currently wearing vivobarefoot primus for trail running and "survivalruns" which is basicly lots of running in wet mud/grass and a lot of rope climbing obstacle courses, which one would you recommend? And maybe even one for winter conditions?

[Leopr]

I bought the v-alpha, because is hot where I live. Excited to try them on when they arrive!

[eldiablo]

I just bought a pair of treks im waiting to come in. Ive never worn barefoot shoes before i wanted something lighter to hike with in warm weather. My theory is like a glove vs a mitt they should be cooler than a full toe box.

[nvsv_wintersport]

Have you found a VFF-model that is more waterproof between the toes? I bought a pair of Freets for wet conditions.

[clementerosauro]

hello Andrew, do you like 1Hound Aerolux trainers? love your content. Thank you

[kitcraft]

Do you have a Virbam recommendation for an all-around gym shoe replacement? I guess the V-Train makes the most sense but not a lot of in-depth reviews on these available. Mostly for lifting (powerlifting not oly or xfit) and LISS treadmill walking. Plus walking the dog on pavement. Idk why but I always use my training shoes for that, lol.

I mean, if the treks would work well for that, they do seem like a well-rounded option over a dedicated training shoe. But I saw the Run Repeat cut in half on them and they are pretty padded (9.9mm stack height). That is a little thicker than I am used to for lifting (vivos with insole at about 7mm).

Any advice would be appreciated! I'm open to another model for sure. Thanks man!

[DevelopingNL]

Could you give us your foot length in cm and width in the video. Which size you use in VFF. How your toes fit in the toe pockets? How much space is acceptable? It would be easier for us followers to know which size we should get ourselves.

[DonVentris]

hey Andrew! I wanted to ask if you tested the V-Trail 2.0 and if you like it, what are your thoughts on it?

[BenjaminBaleta]

I work on a stainless steel deck boat, which is always wet (slippery for normal shoes), and has some sharpish type debris (think of bits of coral) on deck.. what's the best vibram for this sort of environment?

[mysense]

Hi, a little unconventional question, but do you have any thoughts on which ones would do better in a climbing gym?

[jeanpaulorl]

How are these compared to the vivobarefoot primis light? Is the barefoot feeling higher with the vivos without insole? Are the vivos more flexibale?

[angrycatalan]

How long have you had the V-Alpha? Running a lot on them?

[BooksWithBrad]

I wish my local retailers carried these. I’d hate to order them online and have them not fit. Especially since my second toe is genetically curved at the end so maybe it wouldn’t even fit in the toe hole

[randygeyer]

V-Alpha hands down. It's as close to being barefoot as possible.

[kyran]

If only they made a Morton's Toe version 😞