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product_id: 26004994
title: "Men's FiveFingers KSO | Barefoot Cross-Training Shoe for Balance and Stability"
brand: "vibram"
price: "A$234"
currency: AUD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 3
url: https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/26004994-mens-fivefingers-kso-barefoot-cross-training-shoe-for-balance-stability
store_origin: AU
region: Australia
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# Men's FiveFingers KSO | Barefoot Cross-Training Shoe for Balance and Stability

**Brand:** vibram
**Price:** A$234
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Men's FiveFingers KSO | Barefoot Cross-Training Shoe for Balance and Stability by vibram
- **How much does it cost?** A$234 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.au](https://www.desertcart.com.au/products/26004994-mens-fivefingers-kso-barefoot-cross-training-shoe-for-balance-stability)

## Best For

- vibram enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted vibram brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Description

When you're scrambling up a rocky bluff or bounding along a riverbank, the last thing you want is gravel and grit seeping into your FiveFingers. So why not Keep Stuff Out! The KSO has a snug fit, one of our most minimal sole constructions for maximum ground feel, and a breathable, quick drying upper. The KSO also features a thin, abrasion resistant stretch polyamide and breathable stretch mesh that wraps your entire foot to do just that. A single hook-and-loop closure helps secure the fit. Non-Marking XS Trek performance rubber soles are razor-siped for sure grip.

## Images

![Men's FiveFingers KSO | Barefoot Cross-Training Shoe for Balance and Stability - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71bhRYsVMOL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: would you recommend using on reef or in the ocean?**
A: I use mine for beach running all the time and they work great!!
They've also come in handy out tubing the rivers and you never know what you'll step on.
Dry pretty quick too, like really quick. I might get hit with a wave while running and 2 min later they are already dry while I'm still running.
Highly recommend getting some toe socks though for beach running. If you're just using them in the boat or out swimming in the ocean or lakes though I wouldn't use the toe socks for that. 
Do NOT recommend using them on ANY reef though as any form of touching the reef will kill it, even with shoes on.

**Q: What if my feet are wide ? Will these be too narrow?**
A: I sometimes buy wide shoes, sometimes regular, at all depends on the shoes but I assume my feet are wider than average.  These fit great and I have no problem with them not being wide enough.  I have never needed a wide version of vibrams.

**Q: are these authentic vibram or counterfeit?**
A: They are not fake and the only reason the say imported is because the factory and company are not all in the same place so there HQ is in Italy and if they get supplies from the USA to make the shoe the the parts of shoe made from that can say imported. But thees shoes the kso black on black pair are real vibrams for sure

**Q: Are there toe dividers (like my toe socks where each toe is separated) in the toe box of this shoe? Tell me what shoe has this.**
A: Yes, there are separate spaces for each toe.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Durable. Almost barefoot experience, but not for everyone.
*by A***A on June 30, 2021*

TLDR; Durable; only for those committed to re-naturalizing their gait and getting rid of pains and injuries of high-intensity mid-distance running; not suitable for running or hiking on gravel, small stones, or twigs of approx. 1cm diameter.These are minimalist shoes for a nearly barefoot walking and running experience. Please order this only if you are ready for that and the associated changes in your running gait and ground surface selection. If that is what you want, then you will not be disappointed. I have used them somewhat regularly for running on road, sidewalk, grass, and trails for two months, and they are holding up fine.Pros:1. Nearly barefoot (natural) walking and running experience.2. Gradual strengthening of the feet and elimination of injuries associated with running. I had given up running due to pains before I discovered flex-foot running.3. Potential reduction in post-run pains and downtime.4. Durable.5. Shoes take minimal packing space.6. Look cool.Cons:1. Need special socks with separated toes.2. Uncomfortable on gravel or twigs that are about 1/2" (1cm) in diameter.3. Will get wet from the inside in shallow puddles and waterlogged grass.4. Not suitable for sports such as soccer, as your toes can get twisted.5. Strands of dandelions and small twigs get stuck between the toes.6. Look dorky.Here are some changes you would want to make in your outdoor excursions with these shoes on:1. Learn to run with a forefoot strike: That is the precise behavioral change that this shoe is meant to promote. Humans have forgotten their natural gait developed over millions of years of evolution ever since we started wearing shoes with heel support, motion control, and whatnot. I have a severe flatfoot, and I over-pronate. Yet, I had no problem switching my gait, first using Nike Free, and then graduating to Vibram FiveFingers. Strive to make sure that your heels do not touch the ground. Try imagining that you are lightly grabbing the ground with your toes and the ball of your feet as you land and push off.2. Start gradually: I started with running 1 mile every two days, and then built it up to 5 miles every two days over a few months. I recommend not running long distance in the beginning, and striving to make sure that your heel does not touch the ground.3. Choose surfaces a little carefully: If you are like me who did not grow up running barefoot, you will find it very uncomfortable to run on medium-sized gravel (1cm or 1/2"). You will feel poked, although the shoes will probably hold up fine. Also, avoid hiking on such surfaces. I took the shoes for such an "adventure" and regretted it, although your feet feel fine with a night's rest. In terms of comfort, grass > sand > road > trail without gravel > sidewalk > trail with gravel > gravel. The last two are not recommended until you are comfortable in the strength of your feet. Running on grass with these shoes on is very enjoyable, and you realize what your feet were naturally meant to do. Running on road is also a good experience, provided you have mastered keeping your heels in the air. You realize that your feet are your natural shock absorbers, and do a good job of it. Also, try to avoid even very shallow puddles or waterlogged grass, if you feel icky when your feet get wet outdoors while running, because even very shallow water will get into these shoes.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Intelligent Design!
*by G***O on September 23, 2010*

For all my pedestrian life, shoe manufacturers have been working on the assumption that the human foot is a faulty design. Shoe-engineering has always clamored for More Support, More Support, making the "platform" stiffer and the heel wider, and always vacillating between heavier construction but lighter materials. Podiatrists have made comfortable fortunes by prescribing uncomfortable arch supports, and more and more people have found themselves lifetime committed to wearing orthotics.Vibram Five Toe shoes are based on the assumption that "evolution got it right", that the human foot does its job quite well if it is allowed to flex and grip as it is 'built' to do. The toes are fitted independently, like fingers in gloves, and the sole is merely a tough membrane like the calluses that form naturally on the feet of barefoot peasants around the world. The construction is as light as a hiking sock or a moccasin. The shoes are intended, I suppose, to be worn without socks, but I prefer to wear the lightest Injinji five-toe socks in them. It was the Injinji socks that I wore inside my stiff heavy old hiking boots, on a 20-mile hike, that persuaded me to try these Vibrams. No hot spots, no toenail problems, and my "dogs" weren't barking at the end of the day.Personally, I confess that I've been more concerned all my life with the durability of my running and hiking shoes than with the durability of my feet. In my sixties, that 'concern' has proven to be misplaced. My sturdiest Vasques boots are still in good shape but my feet have been showing signs of wear and tear. So, I thought, why not try the Vibram shoes, since the Injinji socks seem worthwhile? Besides, if they don't work for walking and running, surely they'll make excellent kayak/beach shoes.Putting the five-toe shoes on for the first time isn't an encouraging experience. They don't 'fit' until they've been worn to the shape of YOUR feet. They're tricky to get over your toes properly for the first six or eight times, and it's hard to believe the your heels will enjoy the pounding on cement sidewalks or rocky trails. I've been wearing my first pair for all outdoor activities now for about two weeks, and I love them! Light, cool, free-feeling, and I don't seem to be having any problem with jarring on hard pavements. They look somewhat funky with a tuxedo, I have to acknowledge, and on the street people will gawk at your pedal extremities rather than your ample forehead or bosom. Hey, that's not such a bad thing in itself!I can't yet declare that my overall 'foot health' will permanently improve from wearing Vibrams. Also, I doubt that they will survive as long as a pair of indestructible Vasques; the soles are thin by design and will wear through. But the price isn't so high, even if you replace them twice a year, in comparison to the potential benefits of accepting the wisdom of Evolution and letting your feet do the job they did for your genetic ancestors over the past four million years or so.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great, but it doesn't quite fit
*by S***H on April 5, 2013*

I've been having foot pains all over, top and bottom, ever since moving to New York City and starting to walk everywhere. The first thing I tried was adding gel insoles to my existing shoes, which actually made the pain worse. Got a new pair of regular shoes too, but it had the same problems. Finally tried the Vibrams, and the pains are gone! I'm definitely going to look into replacing more of my shoes with barefoot-style shoes.My feet aren't quite properly shaped to fit into this shoe, however. While the overall size is correct, my big toes fit snugly but my pinky toes barely go into their pockets at all. This is really just a minor annoyance, though, and doesn't stop the shoes from doing what they're supposed to.Comfort is okay without Injinji socks, but adding the socks makes it work a lot better. Without the socks, the upper cover and its outline leave marks, but everything is fine and comfortable with the Injinji socks on.These shoes draw a lot of attention (even in plain black), and also force a bit of a goofy walk, as you really shouldn't heel-strike but it looks a little funny when you don't. The goofiness of the walk just begs for a run or a jog instead. It's a shoe that makes you want to run or jog everywhere instead of walk.

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*Last updated: 2026-01-30*