I have weird feet. I've had foot drs gasp when they first see my feet.
I love my Vibrams. They're the best shoes I've ever owned. And I'm pretty sure mine are a half-size too small :P But they're still better than other shoes.
I've worn them and can't stand them, there is too much material between toes. I prefer zero-drop, wide toe box shoes like vivobarefoot and Merrell *gloves.
I've tried vapor gloves, xero, lems, bearfoot... All supposedly "wide toebox," all too narrow. So far, five fingers and earth runners are the only footwear that works for me.
I haven’t tried any of those so I can’t say how they would compare, but I am quite happy with the toe box on the Altra Lone Peak. Topos also have a wide toe box.
I could never see the appeal of VFF. Just drop the shoes and go barefoot. Your soles will get used to it very soon. And when the weather gets too cold for that, it is likely too cold for VFF too.
Some 8 years ago I bought a pair of Vibram 5F and ever since they are my footwear of choice.
Walking the dogs, going on a flight, going _anywhere_.
You know that feeling at the end of the day when you walk in the door and kick your shoes off? And your feet go "AAAAAAHHHHH"?
Doesn't happen with the vibrams. On/off your feet don't notice.
Oh - and when they get a bit whiffy - chuck them in the laundry. Good as new.
Not connected to the company at all, just a very satisfied customer.