OH GOD, what should I do??? (shoes)

[SizzleDog]

Sooo..... through REI Outlet, I can get a pair of VFFs for 20% off.

I can either get....

These for $40 (originally $75)


These for $44 (originally $85)


or THESE for $64.00.


WHY I WOULD WANT EACH OPTION:
Option 1: I don't have this style yet, and they're cheap
Option 2: I like this color, but I already have them in black
Option 3: THEY ARE LEATHER, come in brown or black, but I do have them in black fabric already. ***If I go this route, should I get black or brown?***

I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO!!!! The sale is unbeatable, so I want ONE pair. I just don't know WHICH pair to choose! Help?

[stardogs]

Do you know if the leather are machine washable? If so, I'd get them!

[SizzleDog]

Apparently the leather ones ARE machine washable. What color - brown or black if I go with leather?

[SaraB]

I think your first step is admitting your addiction....

[SizzleDog]

http://www.rei.com/outlet/search?cat=22000056&jxBrand=Vibram&cat=22000056_Wo mens+Footwear&hist=cat%2C22000056%3AFootwear^jxBra nd%2CVibram^cat%2C22000056_Womens+Footwear%3AWomen %27s+Footwear

There you go ladies - apparently it works for everyone. If you want VFFs at a CRAZY CHEAP price, there you go.

[Shai]

When I was checking out the leather ones before, I found a lot of reviews that said they were less durable...something about the leather to cloth or sole to leather interfaces not being as reliable.

That was at least 6 months ago so maybe they fixed the issue...just an fyi

[Greenmagick]

Oh man! I had JUST decided last night to finally get a pair.....but was going to wait a bit...SO tempting.

Ok, I know you really need to try them on first, but for someone with a size 8 (short foot/toes) what size in general? My mom and I are both 8's but some 8's are too small for her and still fit me so I guess I am a "snall" 8?

[Shai]

http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/shoes.png

For VFF lovers & haters alike

(stupid phone strips the link when I try to post it w/ img brackets

[Raegan]

My pick is for #1, the style you don't have yet. Also, for me I have KomodoSports and for my next pair I want one with a thinner sole and no lugs; I think the lugs on 3 are more gimmicky than practical.

[AllieMackie]

My vote is: Buy me the blue KSOs. My original pair is juuuust starting to wear down after aa year and a half of use, and I am so **** sad that they got rid of ALL the colours.

I'm no help. Well, yes I am: several friends own the Treks and swear by them. Most comfortable pair they own and amazeballs for hiking and rougher terrains. I'm considering a pair.

... and I just read that you already own a pair. Disregard!

stardogs: yes, the Treks are machine washable!