Vibram Five Fingers Kids KSO

If your a Vibram Five Fingers fan and you have kids, you'll be excited to hear that Vibram has Five Fingers for kids now.

Some of the shoes that parents are putting on there kids feet are destroying their feet. And all it takes is the shoes company have the latest idol wear their shoes and all the kids will want them

So VFF fan parents have really been stuck without a ton of options. Robeez and other moccasin-styled footwear for toddlers has been one solution, and there are a couple others, but outside of these somewhat niche offerings, the bulk of children's footwear is either stiff-soled, supported, padded, and/or high-heeled.

Kids used to run around barefoot and we didn't have to worry about this but days of barefooted kids are long gone.

So it's great to see that Vibram is putting a solution out there, so this spring they released the Vibram Five Fingers KSO for kids.

Thankfully, Vibram is taking a stab at solving this foot freedom problem by releasing Vibram Five Fingers for kids in Spring 2011. The VFFs are actually called Vibram Five Fingers KSO Kids. For sake of simplicity — "Kids KSO."

From the Vibram Five Fingers Site:

Do you remember the liberating feeling of running barefoot in your backyard as a kid? Children inherently understand the benefits of being barefoot whether it is better balance, enhanced sensory perception or just the liberating feeling of the ground beneath their feet. Unfortunately, outdoor debris and other hazards have forced parents to put traditional shoes on their children—casting their feet at an early age.

The VFF KSO for kids features many of the same benefits as our traditional KSO: thin, abrasion resistant stretch nylon upper, a single hook and loop closure for a secure fit, and a non-marking 3.5mm Vibram TC1 performance rubber sole—razor siped for a sure grip

Specifications

Materials:

UPPER - Poly/Lycra upper with breathable mesh panels.

SOLE - Vibram®TC1 siped rubber outsole for grip on slippery surfaces.

FOOTBED - Antimicrobial microfiber

Machine washable. Air dry away from heat source.

Weight:

Kid's size 30 - 2.8oz. each, 5.6oz./pair

Vibram Five Fingers review video

Vibram Five Fingers: KSO Trek

From The Vibram Website: A rugged outdoor performer. Our KSO Trek delivers the agile performance and protection you need outdoors and on the trail. A more rugged version of our popular KSO, it features a kangaroo leather upper and sockliner that are soft against the foot, yet strong and tear resistant with outstanding breathability. The 4mm EVA midsole offers plating protection from stone bruising, and a lightly cleated 4mm Vibram® performance rubber outsole delivers enhanced traction on trails and rugged terrain.

KSO TREK IS BEST FOR: Light Trekking, Trail Running, & Travel.

Vibram Five Fingers KSO

About the Vibram Five Fingers KSO

The Vibram Website says:

Featuring a thin, abrasion-resistant stretch nylon and breathable mesh upper that wraps your entire forefoot to "Keep Stuff Out."  A single hook-and-loop closure helps secure the fit.  A non-marking 3.5mm Vibram TC1 performance rubber sole is razor-siped for a sure grip, and a 2mm EVA insole enhances plating protection and comfort.

The rubber sole on the KSO is the standard, you will find it across other models such as the Classic, Flow and Sprint. I find the sole to be grippy and with the little cuts in the sole offers alittle more grip where needed. This sole is not as grippy as the new Komodo Sport sole but it is also thinner then the newer soles, so there's a trade off. And on that note the KSO sole is alittle thick then the Classic.

The KSO stands for "Keeps Stuff Out", which it does, I own a few pairs of Vibrams and the KSO is the best for getting those little pebbles out of your shoe while running or hiking.

The KSO uses a nylon strap to keep the shoe in place, if your coming from the Classic or Sprint it will take alittle time to get used to this new feeling. But I do find the shoe stays in place better.

Benefits of the KSO:
- Covered to keep stuff out of the shoe
- Has a new and improved look
- Before the Newer models hit the shelf this was the mulit-sport shoe that could do anything.

Things to Consider about the KSO:
- Your foot sweats alittle more in the KSO so the funk factor will increase quicker
- alittle harder to slip yout foot in, unlike the classic or Sprint
- The sole is alittle thicker then the Sprint or Classic, but not as thick as the Komodo Sport

Overall this is a great choice

KSO IS BEST FOR: Running, Light Trekking, Climbing/Bouldering, Fitness, After Sport, Water Sports, Yoga/Pilates & Travel

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