1. Overview
The Gobi by Vivobarefoot is a premium lightweight barefoot boot for men and women designed in the United Kingdom with excellent overall versatility.
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Basic Details
Thickness | 4mm | |||
thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection. | ||||
Flexibility | Excellent | |||
tons of flex and high agility. | ||||
width | Wide | |||
supports natural toe splay and movement. | ||||
Drop | 0mm | |||
flat sole for natural balanced movement. | ||||
Cushion | None | |||
no foam or limit on sensitivity. | ||||
2. Features
The Vivobarefoot Gobi has a wide foot-shaped toebox, super thin 4mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with leather, sustainable, organic, cotton, rubber, natural, recycled, and ethical materials.
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Specifications
Demographic | M/W | |||
men, women | ||||
Sizing | True | |||
runs true, order you normal size. | ||||
Materials | 8 | |||
leather, sustainable, organic, cotton, rubber, natural, recycled, ethical | ||||
Toebox | Natural | |||
foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay. | ||||
Volume | Medium | |||
ideal for low to mid arch/instep. | ||||
Seams | Stitched | |||
upper is stitched to the sole, which is more durable, but may let in some water (waterproofing sprays/waxes can help). | ||||
3. Performance
The Vivobarefoot Gobi provides great breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for casual, indoors, and walking in cold, warm, and hot climates.
Durability:
Specifications
Breathability | Great | |||
stays mostly dry in mild climates. | ||||
Waterproofing | None | |||
no protection in wet conditions. | ||||
Climate | 30–100º F | |||
cold, warm, hot | ||||
Activities | 3 | |||
casual, indoors, walking | ||||
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