Vibram Five Fingers: Flow

For more insulation, go with the Flow. Whether running in colder temperatures or crossing a stream with your kayak, the Flow provides comfortable barefoot protection. It has a 2mm neoprene upper for thermal insulation and an adjustable strap with hook-and-loop closure across the instep and around the heel for a secure, personalized fit.

An EVA footbed provides additional insulation and protection. The camo bottom style features a razor-siped Vibram® TC1 rubber sole. For added slip resistance over a variety of surfaces, choose the black style with a razor-siped Vibram® Idrogrip performance rubber outsole. Please note that while it offers more slip resistance, Vibram® Idrogrip rubber is a marking compound.

The standout features of the Flow include:

• Using a thin neoprene upper, the Flow is the warmest Vibram Five Fingers model available, making it popular for winter wear and water sports. The flipside is that the Flow can make your feet uncomfortably hot for indoor wear.
• Featuring a closed top that has a small opening at the ankle, like the KSO, the Flow "keeps stuff out."
• The Flow has a 2mm insole, which reduces "barefoot feel" as compared to the Classic or Sprint.
• The Flow uses a two-strap velcro mechanism to lock the toe shoes onto your foot — one strap over the top of the foot and the other at the heel.

Model specifics

Here are the technical specifications of the Vibram Five Fingers Flow straight from Vibram:

A 1.2mm Neoprene lining and 2mm EVA insole provide the thermal insulation and protection. And our new IdroGrip performance rubber (available only in black) is razor-siped for added slip resistance over a variety of surfaces.

FLOW IS BEST FOR: Light Trekking, Cold Weather Running, Water Sports

Materials:

UPPER - .2 mm Neoprene & Hypalon® straps

CAMO SOLE - Vibram TC-1 performance rubber

BLACK SOLE - IdroGrip performance rubber

FOOTBED - Antimicrobial microfiber with 2mm EVA insole

Machine washable. Air dry.

Weight:

Men's size 43 - 6.6oz. each, 13.2oz./pair

                                          

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Vibram Five Fingers in the Snow

Today I wanted to head out for a Hike with Friends.  The weather here was just below freezing and there was alittle snow on the ground.

I wanted to try out my Vibram Five Fingers Bikilas out in the cold weather, I have used them running and my feet stayed warm but how would they hold up in the cold at a slow pace?

Before I headed out I thought I would rig up a pair of socks to wear with up Bikilas, I took a pair of semi thick socks and cut the toes section off the socks, I was surprised that when putting my Five Fingers on the sock stayed in place well.  The purpose was to keep up ankle warm that would be exposed to the outside. I must say they worked great, and I didn't feel the sock in the shoe and it caused no discomfort.

We started out on the hike and within 30 seconds we hit a wet boggy area, the whole hike was across bog like land. So I stepped into the freezing cold water that woke me up and out the other side, My feet were cold for alittle bit but as I walked all the excess water drained off and the water in the shoes was heated by my foot, kinda like a wetsuit effect.

This went on for the whole hike stepping in and out of cold water, every time I was out of the water I'd wiggle my toes and off I went again.

I had brought why hiking boots and warm socks in my pack if my experiment failed but I was impressed that I never put them on, and I even wore my Five Fingers on the drive home because they felt comfortable.

So Overall the Vibram Five Fingers Bikilas got a passing mark in this weather which was right around the freezing mark.