Comparison Review: Vibram Seeya Verses Bikila

First Impressions

Imagine a KSO with a slightly thinner, more flexible upper, a thinner, textured sole with a separated forefoot and sole, and a more forgiving fit.  That’s the SeeYa.  It was designed to be a road running shoe,  more responsive than that of the earlier Bikila model.

Performance on Roads                                        

The Seeya does exactly what a good minimalist shoe should do- it goes unnoticed.  The lack of structure and superior ground feel place it squarely in the Barefoot Running Category.  For runners that run with a good midfoot landing under their center of gravity, this will be the ultimate minimal road shoe.

Fit

The Seeya fits much like any other Five Finger footwear.  The lack of structure through the stretchy upper will likely fit a wider range of foot shapes.  The liner works well without socks.  It is significantly more comfortable than the KSO, but less than the Bikila.  My foot fits well in the toe pockets.  I didn’t have any issues at up to a 5k pace

Benefits of both

Both perform well running on the road with a comfortable ride, but the Seeya just allows for a smoother natural motion.