Would You Wear These Five-Toed Shoes?

“At first, you’ll have a hard time tucking each toe in their respective ‘cribs,’ but once you get the hang of it, it’s like wearing a normal closed shoe! It has an adjustable strap in the ankle area, which makes it very comfortable to wear. Sometimes, I’m afraid it will get worn out since it’s leather, but so far, nothing has changed with the quality. Honestly, it feels like I'm wearing nothing. I feel the floor, the ground. I feel most connected to where I walk when I use them.”

“I wear my FiveFingers anywhere! If I have to suggest the best place to wear yours, probably when strolling around the city or during yoga classes. It works well for me ‘cause of its grip on my feet and toes.”

“It simply feels like you're barefoot. Like you're ‘one with the ground.’ I really enjoy using it during my gym sessions—I feel the proper activation of my feet, especially during squats, RDLs (Romanian Deadlifts), and the like.”

“It’s honestly like being barefoot, which I already love doing around the house, but you get to take that feeling outdoors. I love the grip and how versatile they are—they dry quickly, are easy to clean, and so easy to bring around. I love my closed shoes too, but on so many days, I still find myself reaching for my FiveFingers. They’re just the best.

“I wear them for gym workouts, daily walks, errands, and honestly, just about anywhere. I love wearing them after being in closed shoes all day because my feet can finally breathe and move.”

“For me, they’re really comfortable! It doesn’t feel overly ‘barefoot.’ Personally, I love going barefoot anyway, so it basically feels like my feet but better. There’s so much grip, and the shoes hug your feet in a really nice way without feeling restrictive. Once you get used to the five toes, it actually feels super natural!

“Honestly, you can pretty much do anything in these! I wear them to the gym, yoga, pilates, shopping, and even on dates. The only thing I'd say is they’re not really made for running or walking on super rocky floors. Other than that, they’re my go-to shoes.”

“To me, it feels like you’re walking barefoot with an added layer of protection, especially considering the lightweight soles of the shoes.I frequently use the Vibram V-Soul in black, considering it goes with anything and is comfortable enough to run errands in. When I want a pop of color in my outfit, I use the Vibram Groundsplay in fuchsia pink.

“I’d recommend wearing them on a sunny day while walking around your neighborhood or a nearby park, or even when running errands around the city (Get those steps in!). They’re also great shoes for working out, since they’re pretty lightweight.”

“I don't really do much outdoor activity, so I mostly wear it depending on my outfit! When I got them, I really battle-tested them at a rave. And to be fair, it was really comfortable. I’m not sure if I would do it again, but at least in the right setting or party, I would try and wear them.

“I think one of the best ways to describe it style-wise is that they're like advanced tabis, so when I was figuring out how to style them, that was my mindset. When it comes to wearing them, you feel really grounded to the floor, so you kind of feel everything. I find them comfortable, but if the roads are bad, I think it's something to take note of so you don't injure yourself.”