This is a common concern among many first time FiveFinger buyers. Whether you ordered online or bought at the store, some of you may be second guessing your decision on size after wearing your FiveFingers
for a day or two. Here is how you know if your FiveFingers are too tight and need to be returned for a different size.
Vibram FiveFingers should fit like a glove. Your heel should sit securely in the heel cup and your toes should be near the end of the toe pockets. Most people that have sizing concerns worry if their big toe is too long for their FiveFingers. With traditional shoes you never want your big toe to touch the front portion of the shoe, because this will cause lots of discomfort. FiveFingers are different and do not fit like your old shoes. It may be ok if your big toe is touching the front edge as long as your foot doesn't feel squeezed into the FiveFingers. What some people think is too tight is could be a near perfect fit. However, if there is absolutely no room in the big toe pocket and your foot or toe is hurting or there is a lack of circulation, the fit is too tight.
Our advice is to go back to the store if you are feeling too much discomfort to wear your FiveFingers around the house for extended periods of time. The FiveFingers are supposed to be an extension of your foot. A loose fit is probably worse than what feels like a slightly tight fit. Also, most people that claim to have a tight fit say that after wearing them for a week or so, their FiveFingers loosened up. The message here is to not panic if you aren't hurting from just casual wear. Let your FiveFingers break-in by wearing them around the house, taking a couple walks, and doing some light running. Some slight discomfort is common among first timers and what feels tight may be the glove-like fit that you need.
Here's what Vibram says:
HOW SHOULD MY FIVEFINGERS FIT?
"Ideally, you will want your toes and heel to fit into each pocket comfortably snug, with your longest toe grazing the end of the toe pocket. You do not want the standard 1/2 inch of “wiggle” room as desired in traditional footwear."
"Although it is perfectly fine for your toes to graze the end of the toe pockets, make sure that each toe can extend fully. If any of your toes are scrunched or curled due to lack of space, you need to go up in size. Alternately, if you wiggle your toes and they slip out of the toe pockets, you need to go down in size. Ultimately, you should find a pair that you are comfortable in and that allow you to perform activities freely and naturally—as if you are wearing no shoes at all!"
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6. I can relate to several of
I can relate to several of the other individuals who were having problems with their size 11" feet with a size 43. I went a little crazy because I bought an economical pair of FILA Skele-toes for 25 bucks (not deer) just to see if I would like the idea of toe shoes before I shelled out some cash on some vibram five fingers. I was surprisingly impressed with a size 11 Fila and it felt like a glove without having to spend 30 mins trying to squeeze my feet into a tight sock which was a little frustrating to say the least! Then, when you finally get them on your feet it feels like a fat man in some tiny ace speedos (pardon my French); tight and uncomfortable. I went a little crazy and was excited about the 5 fingers after trying Fila's Skele-toes that I bought 7 pair figuring the sizing chart was pretty accurate. The styles I purchased were the KMD, Bikila, and KSO - I got a great deal on them so that is why I purchased in bulk. After 30 mins of frustration, NONE of them fit comfortably. I know what a glove or a sock is supposed to feel like, however it doesn't take 30 mins to put on a glove or sock, and if it does then you have problems. Gloves and socks in my opinion are supposed to contour to the body part it is on and not feel super tight and uncomfortable. I am sending all 7 pairs back and I am going to go to a local store to try some bigger sizes since the size 43 pulled on my heel and it felt like it was cutting the oxygen supply off to my poor little pinky toe :(. On the bright side, I still have hope that a bigger size or two will remedy the problem since it's not like I have hobbit feet...fingers crossed. I will let you know if it worked, stay tuned!
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9. I just got my pair of females
I just got my pair of females size 42 Sprints in the mail, and put them on. The left feels fine, but the right is a little bit too tight on the stretchy heel part. And also the heel cup is like 1/2 too long on each foot. So if I get a smaller size, it'll cut off my circulation, if I get a bigger one, the heels will hang out even more. What the hell should I do?? I ordered them in the mail.. so if I send them back I have to pay for shipping each time.
10. I just bought a pair of size
I just bought a pair of size 40 Speeds. They felt snug when I put them on, and the first time getting them on was a real struggle. I was thinking they may be too small, so I wore them around the house for a couple nights with injinji toe socks on to see if I could tell if they would get a little looser. They still felt snug and when I extended my toes, they felt a little restricted. I tried jogging in them for the 1st time today on the tredmill with no toe socks, and they felt pretty good. I only jogged for half a mile, and didn't use much of my heel during the jog. I read other stories about overdoing it so I didn't want to make that mistake. I finished my workout on an elliptical trainer. Wearing these FFV Speeds at the gym was a good experience. I feel a slight pain in the forefoot, as I may have worked some new muscles for the first time. I think I like them and will probably keep the snug fit over a bigger size.
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12. I bought the Vibram Women's
I bought the Vibram Women's Classic Sprint FiveFingers Shoes. After wearing it for a little while, I noticed that the back part of the shoe was digging into my heel/tendon area. Is this normal? What can I do to loosen it? (The rest of the shoe fits great).
13. take them back get the next
take them back get the next size up , ull be happy u did what i had to do!
14. wow same thing happend to
wow same thing happend to me!!! going next size up the guy at shoe store had said i need size 44, im going to 45s becuze i do think my big toe is scrunchin up in causeing enoourmous pain in my left lower ankle debilitating pain, its swollen and veins sticking out like crazy is that how ures is? and also they kinda make my feet go inwards when im running must be to tight! i just bought these 4/16/12 and ran 5 miles every day in them just the last week has been giving me problems really since i started sprinting in them , well even on my off days from spritning , pain pain pain
15. I've been using the vibram
I've been using the vibram five fingers for about a year now. In the most recent pair I purchased in size 38, I found that my left foot fits perfectly, but my right foot is too small. I never really noticed the difference in the size of my feet until this point. Since the right shoe is too big, there is too much room left over in the toe sockets and my toes do not fit naturally into the shoe. After about 2 or 3 miles I start to get a pain in the front/bottom of my foot and its very annoying. Maybe its because it shifts and pulls my toes in a direction that isn't natural. I love the idea of the vibram five fingers and I think they are great for running. My only issue with these shoes is the difficulty it poses for runners with slightly different size feet. From what I understand, many people do have slightly different size feet. If the Vibram does not fit perfectly on your foot, its likely this will cause pain/discomfort while running. I'm even considering trying out the Merrell Road Glove to avoid the toe problem. I suggest that Vibram sell the right and left foot shoe separately, instead of as a pair of shoes. Since the fit is so critical to running performance and can be thrown off so easily by the slightest foot size difference, its important for the consumer that each shoe fits perfectly. The only way to do this, without purchasing two separate pairs (over $200) is to purchase each foot separately (50 or 60 dollars each). Sounds crazy, going to a shoe store and buying the left and right foot separately, but how do you think girls buy their bathing suits? Tops and bottoms to bikinis have been sold individually for years now. Its time to consider the same approach to selling Vibram five fingers. :)
16. If you aren't sure if they
If you aren't sure if they fit, THEY DON'T. Return them. I just bought a pair online I wasn't sure about and then I went to a store to try a larger pair. HUGE difference! I am so glad I didn't wear them outside and hope they would stretch a little. I probably would have wasted my money and never worn them because they weren't comfortable. Good Luck to all you second guessers!
17. I ordered Komodosports. My
I ordered Komodosports. My foot measured 11 inches which corresponded to a size 43 on the Vibram website. However when they came i was shocked with how small they looked! I remember thinking these are never going to fit. So i put the left one on and it felt kind of tight but i managed to get it on. Then when i tried to put the right one on it was a real struggle, i had to take them off and on a few times to get my toes in. Anyway i managed to get the sucker on and went for a walk inside. My left foot actually felt ok like a glove , however the right foot (slightly longer) just felt very constrained and my pinkie just wouldn't fit in the toe space correctly it was sort of curling to the left digging into the material. So i have sent these back for the next size up! Hope the new ones fit! Do you think ill be ok with the size up?
18. My foot measured 11" too.
My foot measured 11" too. But to be safe, I went to a store that carried Vibrams and tried a pair on. The salesman recommended a 45. Nice fit.
19. I ordered a pair of 2011
I ordered a pair of 2011 Komodosports. My foot measured 11 inches which corresponded to a size 43 on the Vibram website. However when they came i was shocked with how small they looked! I remember thinking these are never going to fit. So i put the left one on and it felt kind of tight but i managed to get it on. Then when i tried to put the right one on it was a real struggle, i had to take them off and on a few times to get my toes in. Anyway i managed to get the sucker on and went for a walk inside. My left foot actually felt ok like a glove , however the right foot (slightly longer) just felt very constrained and my pinkie just wouldn't fit in the toe space correctly it was sort of curling to the left digging into the material. So i have sent these back for the next size up! Hope the new ones fit! Do you think ill be ok with the size up?
20. I had tried on VFF Treksport
I had tried on VFF Treksport and determined I needed a size 46. But then I changed my mind and ordered the KomodoSport. In a 46. When they arrived they were much too big so I've returned them and ordered the 45. I've been worried that 45 is too big as my foot is 11 1/4" but if yours fit then I'm sure mine will too. Let us know how they fit when you get them!
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23. Well I think you have
Well I think you have analyzed the issue well.I think my fingers are well from any difficulties.
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24. Hi not sure i posted my last
Hi not sure i posted my last comment successfully. I have a problem with one foot, the other one fits just right while the other one has a tightness in the second to the last toe and the little toe. My big toe fits just fine. it also hurts in my heel. Now i do have the problem of fasciitis, could it stretch out enough to be comfortable and i should wait? or go up a size? Could my foot just be a bit swollen? Any information or advice is appreciated.
25. Hi, Just bought a pair of the
Hi, Just bought a pair of the vibrams speeds for women. Size 38. I measured my right foot and everything by the longest toe. My left foot feels just fine it it a bit snug like a glove which is fine, however my right foot is a bit tight in the small toe and it pulls on the heel. Now I have plantars fasciitis at the moment and my foot could be swollen. i was wondering if I should go up a size or let it stretch out. And how long does it take to stretch out? It's not just the last toe either but the second of the last toe, which i see now looks a bit thicker than my other foot so it might just be swollen as I just went through a very painful moment of the Fasciitis. any Advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
26. Is the OP here to help answer
Is the OP here to help answer some of these comment's questions? I have a lot of the same questions concerning tightness as well.
The article is great, but I feel like some of the questions are valid too.
27. just got a pair of Bikila's
just got a pair of Bikila's .....they fit great except for the very top of my foot the lip of the shoe is cutting into my foot....will they stretch out a little or do i need to lay off the salt.
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29. Hi, I just bought a pair of
Hi, I just bought a pair of Bikilas. All my toes fit perfectly but my big toe is a bit snug. It's not cramped, but it definitely touches the end of the pocket. Getting them on is also kinda tight; lots of wiggling. Is this a good thing? I tried the exact model and size on in the store (the pair in question I ordered online) and they fit just a bit better. Should I consider going up a size? I can't run on them to test them out or they won't accept the return. Please respond!
30. Try running on a treadmill.
Try running on a treadmill. There shouldn't be any wear showing on the shoes.
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