They’re also a lot more accessible for activities like hiking since your feet are more protected but still get the benefit of some ground feel. I was a bit surprised, since Skeletoes feel so much more substantial, both in my hands and on my feet, but clearly, that did not translate into extra weight. As an aside, if you have difficulty putting toe shoes on, the best way to do it is forefoot first, and before your toes hit the pockets position your fingers between each toe pocket.

The only time I experienced damp toes was when the upper got wet, which isn’t any different than a normal shoe. Now, if you have already decided you like toe shoes, there are a few things for and against Skeletoes. Although I must admit that I expect honesty in advertising about as much as I expect to develop the ability to fly.tops are now made with 2 ply nylon, a lighter material with 4-way stretch, excellent breathability and silicone print for structure enhancement that gently conforms to your feet. WTGR received one or more of the products or services mentioned in our reviews for free in exchange for a full test review article in our blog.

Bear in mind we weren’t on a terribly technical hike; the picture above was taken while we were walking, so as you can see it was mainly dirt with the occasional obstacle or uneven ground. I also fixed the blister issue by wearing the Skeletoes with a pair of Injinji toe socks, and there was still plenty of room for my toes to stretch.

I just could not get used to them for DG, there is was not enough support and flowers got stuck between the toes. On the style front, they look a bit more like normal shoes, and with a pair of jeans probably fly under the radar more than VFFs. So I hope you can forgive my sarcasm here— it’s just a bit shocking to see Fila using the word “original” in their marketing of the Skeletoes.

Maybe my KSO Vibram outsole has worn out a bit (over 500 miles on them) and it felt slippery when wearing them in the wet surfaces on my backyard. You are probably wondering where Vibrams come into this… well, after wearing the FS-Ts for almost a week, I decided to check out Vibrams because I want something I can be comfortable in all day at work. If you are thinking about these I strongly suggest trying them on first, either the Skeletoes or the Five Finger shoes. It also appears that Vibram is abandoning it’s thin soled models, or in the least they are greatly reducing the offerings. This helps guide your toes into the proper places, and after a few tries muscle memory will kick in, and you’ll find you can get them on and off with ease.Fila Skele-toes are a four-toed toe shoe line produced by Fila that first hit the footwear market in early 2011. YES the VFF’s are a better shoe overall, but there is still a place for a cheaper alternative and Fila has done a much better marketing job. For reference, the Skeletoes, Elixirs, and Converse were all size 10 women’s shoes, and the KSOs were men’s 41. In any case, I found the Skeletoes allowed my feet to function well, and that’s the most important thing.