This is my second pair of five fingers I thought a shoe is a shoe is a shoe . But I was wrong. My other pair is the V-Alpha. These shoes as weird as they look are very comfortable . The kso evo shoes have a very thin sole. I started with the V-Alphas and I got used to the sole of those shoes when I put the kso evo's I find them much thinner. I wear my Kso's mainly around the house or when I go to the store I find the kso's do best on smooth surfaces like carpet, tile , and store floors ( smooth concrete ) I wear my V-Alpha out to do everything else. On gravel , grass , any surface smooth or not. The Vibram's are very different to wear being zero drop shoes you need to work yourself into them. You can't just put them on and wear all day. Your feet will hurt. Take you time and you'll do great.

Super simplistic design that is very comfortable. I find the sole could be grippier but I enjoy the fit and cushion of this classic sole much more than the updated sole on the Kso evo and elx. They focus more on rubber than using EVA foam and I find that it feels the most protective and natural when extending and flexing my toes. The strap when tightened across the foot also tightens a loop around the heel and makes for a secure fit. No complaints with the materials and fit here!

Sizing- I find that I am somewhat between sizes but went down a size in these to where it felt like a glove. Unfortunately they fit a bit tight on my big toe in one shoe but not the other! I will update this review if they break in enough to where this is no longer an issue.

So, I've seen these shoes before on a few occasions being worn by various people and have always been very intrigued by them.

Now in my early 30's, being 6' tall, living in the northern Midwest where it's cold 9-10 months out of the year and my joints are always talking to me; I came across an audiobook a little while back called "The Primal Blueprint".

I've always naturally been a minimalist and naturalist of sorts. So the book really intrigued me! In listening to the book, it covered a section called "barefoot living," where it basically discussed how primitive people didn't have shoes and how they trekked across terrain barefoot and how since the dawn of shoes, not only have we as humans gotten away from our "natural" past, but we've also developed tons of issues within our feet, bones, joints and back; BECAUSE of our discovery(in millennia speak) and use of shoes.

This REALLY interested me because I've had back and knee issues for years now. Basically since my late teens/early 20's.

The book discussed this "barefoot living" style and recommended "barefoot" shoes as a means of actually relieving pain in various areas of the body and helping to correct body structure over time. Wait... so you're telling me this WHOLE time that I've been wearing "˜regular' shoes they've been f'ing up my body?! Are you f'ing serious?! Apparently the issues are due to the raised heel on conventional shoes and how over time it affects the body structurally. Making it weaker...

Needless to say from that moment on I became VERY interested in this "barefoot" living style!

Remembering that I've seen these type of shoes before. First thing I did was jump on Google and searched "barefoot shoes", and these came up!

After looking at various styles I decided on these KSO EVO's based on the amount of positive reviews.

Well, I've had these shoes for a little more than a month now and I have to say, they do/will take at least a couple weeks of getting used to. Not only will they feel really weird on your feet, but your legs and calves will absolutely FEEL the difference of "barefoot" walking/movement.

But once you get passed that initial couple of weeks of adjustment and feel, wow!

It is still a bit weird to FEEL everything I'm moving on. But the shoes have conformed more to my feet and are VERY comfortable for being so minimal.

Also, I can honestly say that I'm already noticing a difference in my ankles, knees and back!

My ankles haven't been popping as much. My knees definitely haven't been popping as much especially when going up stairs. And my back is definitely less sore and stiff than it usually is!

These shoes really do seem to be making a difference and I've been wearing them daily(all day) now for the last couple of weeks. I'm not a runner. So they're worn consistently around the house and when I'm out and about.

And, while my girl and stepdaughter think they're "so weird!" I happen to think they're actually unique and cool! And if they keep helping me feel better and stronger, they'll stay on my feet! Quite frankly, I've never given a sh!t what anyone thinks...

After the initial bout of fatigue in my calves and knees, it's pretty minimal now and I see it as these shoes are helping to strengthen me from waist down. While also helping to almost eliminate my back soreness and tightness. They've essentially helped me to identify my weak points. It's pretty awesome!

Some notes...

To help you adjust, you may want to purchase some toe socks to not only make the adjustment period more comfortable, but help the shoes loosen up just a tad and possibly conform to your feet faster. It seems to have done the trick for me. Fair warning though, initially wearing socks with these is going to make your feet(especially toes) feel really squished. Personally, I prefer the shoes without socks now. Even when the weather is in the 30's and 40's. I kind of suck it up and deal with the brisk breeze in the shoes because I've come to realize the benefits I'm getting from wearing them! And honestly if I'm not actively thinking about it, I barely notice it.

In the winter months, I think I'll actually try to see if Vibram or anyone makes a "barefoot" insulated shoe/boot of sorts and wear that. If not, well, I guess I'll have to wear boots... but when I'm not working and the weather is anything above 30, I'll be wearing my Vibram's! I've come to appreciate them that much already!

Oh, and make sure you purchase according to your shoe size! So long as your shoes actually fit your feet correctly! I initially ordered according to the guide provided on here and ended up getting confused and ordered too small!

I'm a size 10 in shoes and initially ordered a 42(9-9.5) because of the guide. I exchanged those for a 43(9.5-10) and they fit beautifully!

Happy "barefoot living"! 🤘ðŸ»ðŸ‘ðŸ»

I heard switching to this style of show makes your feet stronger. So I'm giving them a try and these feel awesome! This is what guess Spiderman feels like when he's walking over things 😂
I already ordered another pair to wear indoors only for yoga and gym exercises so I'm not sliding.

I like the idea and the feel of these, however I highly recommend using Vibram's sizing guide. I read a bunch of reviews about how they run small, so I ordered a size up, but the toes are far too long. I normally wear a size 11 in conventional shoes, so I ordered the 45 for 11-11.5, but I'd go with a 44 or possibly even a 43 on the next ones.

I really enjoy the ground feel these provide along with my toes being able to move independently. The sole is just thick enough to provide protection from the elements, but thin enough to let your feet feel free. Toe socks might slightly take away from the ground feel, but I prefer wearing them with these to minimize odors.

Lesson learned, actually measure your foot or try on a pair somehow first. I'd like to try a pair that actually fits well.