Gobi Winterized

Summary: Winter barefoot boot with a thin 3.7mm road sole, leather upper, and faux wool insulation.

1. Overview

The Gobi Winterized by Vivobarefoot is a premium lightweight barefoot boot for men and women designed in the United Kingdom with excellent overall versatility.

Overall:

96%

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Basic Details

  • Thin: [3.7mm] sole for proper ground feel.
  • Flex: [excellent] bend for natural movement.
  • Width: [wide] foot-shaped toebox for splay.
  • Zero-Drop: [0mm] same height in front/back.
  • Barefoot: [feels] like being fully barefoot.

2. Features

The Vivobarefoot Gobi Winterized has a wide foot-shaped toebox, super thin 3.7mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with leather, synthetic, sustainable, organic, natural, and ethical materials.

Price:

$$$

Weight:

429g

Specifications

  • Gender: [men/women] in multiple styles.
  • Materials: [natural] leather, sustainable, organic, ethical.
  • Toebox: [foot-shaped] for natural toe splay.
  • Insole: [thin] insulated, removable.
  • Volume: [medium] for raised arches.

3. Performance

The Vivobarefoot Gobi Winterized provides great breathability, is water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for casual and walking in cold and freezing climates.

Durability:

3000 miles

Specifications

  • Airflow: [great] breathable/wicking.
  • Water: [water-resistant] for wet terrain.
  • Activities: [2] casual, walking.
  • Climate: [2] cold, freezing.

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