Minimalist Footwear Nerds of Chaz: New VFFs for 2013

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I just got my first pair of VFFs last weekend and I'm already in love!!! Anyway, I think I would really like a pair of the water shoes - for taking the kids to the river (and the bank is rocky) or going canoeing - fun fun fun!
 

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I want the Maiori for winter, and the Classic Fresca as my new everyday pair.

My current KSOs are starting to get pretty worn after wearing them pretty much every day for a year, so I actually have an excuse to buy a new pair this fall ;)
 

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Not really excited about any of the 2013 offerings, to be honest. Especially since my feet aren't big enough to fit mens' sizes. The only pair I'd consider getting would be the Signa, for the time I spend in water.

Now the LONTRAs... I want a pair of those! I just hope they offer them in something other than black/pink for us ladies, because I am not really a pink person.

I wish I'd had known they were releasing strappy Spyridons before I bought my Spyridon LS, because now I have a major want for the strappy ones - but I can't justify buying them when I have a pair of LS that work perfectly fine. I just don't like LS versions.
 

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Not really excited about any of the 2013 offerings, to be honest. Especially since my feet aren't big enough to fit mens' sizes. The only pair I'd consider getting would be the Signa, for the time I spend in water.

Now the LONTRAs... I want a pair of those! I just hope they offer them in something other than black/pink for us ladies, because I am not really a pink person.
I'm in the same boat as you. I like the look of the EL-X model, I wonder if it';s KSO-esque. Seems to be. The Lontras have my heart though, I really hope they fit nice. I loved using my Bikilas in the fall but it was COLD.

Pretty excited for the Treksport sandal, too.
 

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The Treksport sandal is the only one that's really caught my eye so far in the 2013s, but the water resistant ones in the Fall offerings really intrigue me! :D
 

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I can only see the Sorrento being popular among uber-hipsters. I like some of the new designs, but my TrekSports are holding up really well, so no need to replace them. I would like a pair of Flows for water fun, especially Sea World. We go a LOT. Lol.
 

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I'm counting down the weeks until the local REIs have their Garage Sales - I really would like to find a pair of KomodoSport LS and I'm too darn cheap to pay full price when I have 4(!) pairs of VFFs already. LOL
 

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I'm counting down the weeks until the local REIs have their Garage Sales - I really would like to find a pair of KomodoSport LS and I'm too darn cheap to pay full price when I have 4(!) pairs of VFFs already. LOL
Yeah, at three pairs here, though that's only because I've replaced my KSOs with a new pair. From now on I'm only buying pairs new-price when one wears out. :D

Once my Bikilas are gone, I'm eyeing the Seeya LS...
 

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I'm counting down the weeks until the local REIs have their Garage Sales - I really would like to find a pair of KomodoSport LS and I'm too darn cheap to pay full price when I have 4(!) pairs of VFFs already. LOL
You're lucky you HAVE local REI stores! None in Iowa at all!
 
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So I tried to talk to my boss again today to see if I got a pair of black VFF's if I could wear them to work since no one really see's my shoes anyways and they would have to be looking hard since the shoes would be black.

The conversation ended with him banning sandals as well as VFF's. I'm going to be really liked there once word gets around.
 

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So I tried to talk to my boss again today to see if I got a pair of black VFF's if I could wear them to work since no one really see's my shoes anyways and they would have to be looking hard since the shoes would be black.

The conversation ended with him banning sandals as well as VFF's. I'm going to be really liked there once word gets around.
I bought a black pair with the same hopes :rofl1: I still wear them when I have weekend kennel duty and the clinic is closed (at that point we're allowed to come in pajamas, barefoot, whatever...I once came in footie pajamas lol), and sort of point them out every time he's there on the weekend ;)

Anyway, I'm looking into some VIVO barefoot shoes that don't have separated toes to wear to work. I'd like to try them on first, though.

At least I feel comfortable wearing the black KSOs in the conformation ring, so it did serve a purpose. No way I'd wear the teal ones in a conformation ring!
 

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Mast General Stores carry Vibram. Not sure if there are any in Iowa, but they're definitely spreading.
We have stores that sell them in Iowa, but I prefer ordering online because of the sales. Only reason I want an REI in Iowa is for the garage sales, and because I'm an REI member. :)
 

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