Vibe

These were my first ever pair of Freets! They were my only pair of shoes for about two years I believe and they are still in great shape. Zero rips and there is still plenty of tread on them. The only issue is that now the light grey part and the white bottom half of the shoe are stained dark and look dirty. But after daily use for so long and very few washes (I’m really lazy), that’s pretty expected. I ended up buying a new pair of Freets that are all black (so I can’t stain them this time), but I would absolutely recommend the Vibes. I have zero complaints. Great shoes and great company! My toes are spread out and my feet are happy! I already know I’m going to be a lifelong customer.

These are amazing shoes. I'm new to barefoot shoes and did a lot of research before purchasing these (including trying other brands - Vivobarefoot (too narrow) and Xero Shoes (too stiff)). The Vibe trainers are honestly perfect. They are properly wide, not overly long, snug in the heel, and have a healthy amount of volume space - the perfect shape for my feet. And bonus - they look great! They look foot-shaped, but close enough to "normal" shoes that they don't stand out like some other brands. The faded colour design is really stylish.

I walked about 10 miles yesterday, and these held up very well. Super comfortable, but I still felt "barefoot." I could feel the ground but my feet were well protected. I didn't feel rushed to take them off when I got home, and my feet are not sore at all. I was a little worried they might be hot (and it's currently one of many heatwaves in the UK) but I didn't notice so assume that was fine too. No breaking in needed - although I will be careful as the guidance is to ease into fully barefoot to avoid injury. I could definitely tell my posture and gait changed on the walk, but in a good way. (I'm in my 30s and have an athletic background but have had many hip/leg/ankle injuries if that's a helpful data point.)

I did size up as that was recommended, so got a 6 instead of a 5. The sizing chart is super helpful, showing the inside length and width of the shoe, which many other companies don't do. My left foot is a centimetre shorter (23.5cm) than my right (24cm) and I have pretty wide feet (9-10cm). The UK 6 fits great. Try them on at the end of the day when your feet are at their biggest!

I also love that this company is based in the UK and family-run, as I try to support local business where I can.

Can't find a single thing to complain about. The sizing recommendations were valid - order one size larger than your real size. Very comfortable and light. We'll see about durability, but I hope they last a long time.

Second pair of Freets I have had. These are so comfortable from the first time you put them on. No breaking in needed. I always recommend them to friends and family. True to size.

I love it. I wanted something to switch from my Nike trainers. Love it for running.