
Solstice
96%
6mm
Extra-Wide
Vegan
Vegan barefoot sandal with cotton straps, cork, and firm ground tread for casual hiking.
Summary: Barefoot trail sandal with 5mm Vibram sole, cross strap, ankle buckle, and leather footbed.
The Ruivo Plus by Monk Sandals is an affordable lightweight barefoot sandal for men and women designed in Poland with excellent overall versatility.
Overall:
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Thickness | 5mm | |||
medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection. | ||||
Flexibility | Great | |||
lots of flex and balanced agility. | ||||
width | Extra-Wide | |||
maximum natural toe splay and movement. | ||||
Drop | 0mm | |||
flat sole for natural balanced movement. | ||||
Cushion | None | |||
no foam or limit on sensitivity. | ||||
The Monk Sandals Ruivo Plus has a extra-wide foot-shaped toebox, thin 5mm outsole, great flexibility, and firm ground tread, and is made with vibram, leather, natural, rubber, and synthetic materials.
Price:
Weight:
Demographic | M/W | |||
men, women | ||||
Sizing | True | |||
runs true, order you normal size. | ||||
Materials | 5 | |||
vibram, leather, natural, rubber, synthetic | ||||
Toebox | Natural | |||
foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay. | ||||
Volume | High | |||
ideal for mid to high arch/instep. | ||||
The Monk Sandals Ruivo Plus provides excellent breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 5000+ miles, and is ideal for hiking, trail running, casual, and walking in warm and hot climates.
Durability:
Breathability | Excellent | |||
stays dry in challenging climates. | ||||
Waterproofing | None | |||
no protection in wet conditions. | ||||
Climate | 50–100º F | |||
warm, hot | ||||
Activities | 4 | |||
hiking, trail running, casual, walking | ||||
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96%
6mm
Extra-Wide
Vegan
Vegan barefoot sandal with cotton straps, cork, and firm ground tread for casual hiking.

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