This is my second pair of Vibrams. My first pair are the classics, which I am primarily using for jujutsu, yoga, and general exercise, although I have worn them for running, hiking, the ropes course, the Warrior Dash, and just about everything else. The classics have held up great and recommend them highly.

The reason I bought the bikilas is for better traction on slippery surfaces. The bright orange and pink get a lot of attention and Vibram should be giving me commission for at least a hundred commercials. So far the increased traction makes them better suited to running on slicker surfaces. They are also warmer then the classics so I am looking forward to wearing them more this winter as it gets cooler and wetter.

Butch wears Vibram Sprints, and has put them through the same variety of activities as my classics. Overall durability on all three is great. Tactical sensitivity is a little reduced in the Bikilas, but still better then regular running shoes. The sensitivity is still good enough to allow you to feel the surfaces and react to missteps without injury, while allowing the toes to grip and help develop good natural arch support. On that note, if you are always wearing stiff shoes that artificially support your arch you will want to ease into barefoot and minimalist shoe activities since the muscles in your feet have likely atrophied considerably.

Overall, a great series of footwear and looking forward to trying them out on a variety of new activities.