V-Trail 2.0

I use both for running in inclement weather. I find the sharp lugs of the Vtrails good when it's a littler slicker and the tread pattern on the treks could for slushier/snowy or even mixed conditions (where there's bare pavement as well). Both seem to last a long time, but these are my winter running shoes and patching them with shoe goo isn't a good option because there's no tread then! So I end up wearing them around for normal walking once their worn out. (Usually around 300 miles or so). I can't really say one lasts longer than the other. I like the Vtrails better because shoe laces suck in cold weather (they are hard to retie if they come undone and hard to untie when I come back in!) I buy these about a size (and sometimes 2) larger than my normal size. I was wearing a 45, and my Vtrails are 47. I have Treks in 46, and I wish they were 47. (I've been through 3 or 4 pairs of each)

I've had both models since 2019. I use both intensively during the spring Sommer and fall, including occasional running and mountain trekking (around 1,000 km total). For running, I prefer the V-Trail; for everyday walking, I definitely prefer the V-Trek. For winter walking, I definitely use the V-Trek.

I have quite narrow feet, below average volume. V-Run's upper was extremely unwearable tight. Going up a size to get enough volume made it extremely long in toe. V-Trail was my regular size, fit well. Very cushy for VFF. Good traction on rock, packed dirt and wet dirt (not slushy). Pavement wears out outsole in no time though. V-Alpha is also regular shoe size for me. Very lightweight and super flexible. The most barefoot feeling -- can be not the most pleasant on loose rock and other hard pointy surfaces. Lugs are minimal -- good for city or very tightly packed dirt hiking. On wet ground or loose soil you'll be sliding all over the place.

Try Vibram Fivefongers V-Trail or V- Trek. They are awesome

Vibram Fivefingers V-Trail or V-Trek. The grip is awesome and zero drop.

Love my vibram v-trails for most hikes/trails but hike Piestewa only occasionally and it is so rocky that I have to go slower in them than I want... So I've used Altras for that particular trail. If I did Piestewa more often I'd switch use the v-trails and force myself to adapt.

Small toes turn to the inside, excessive skin on the outside on the big toes, consequences of using narrow shoes. Fingernails destroyed is a result of using too shorter shoes. All foot swell when you use them, specially in the heat, pain in your toes makes you retreat the fingers when you run , the muscles on feet are overused and don't relax, it makes for your body to pump maximum blood to the feet results poor circulation and swollen feet and makes you run on your heels. You have veery wide feet and hi volume, all your shoes are likely to small for you, measure how much wide and buy accordingly. For running buy 5fingers Vtrail , ....it's never is too cold where you live you don't need socks with 5fingers, and you are in the EU you can find them for cheap somewhere without paying import taxes...

La Sportiva's have the best grip on wet rock. After that any shoe with Vibram Megagrip. Followed by Salomon's ContraGrip. They all work well. Best bet, go to a store and try a bunch on. You have recommended shoes from a bunch of people. Now go see how they fit YOUR feet. Go with the ones you like/fit best. Also as others have said skip the waterproofing. It'll only make your feet hot and sweaty. Gortex is for the winter.