Ruivo Plus

Summary: Barefoot trail sandal with 5mm Vibram sole, cross strap, ankle buckle, and leather footbed.

1. Overview

The Ruivo Plus by Monk Sandals is an affordable lightweight barefoot sandal for men and women designed in Poland with excellent overall versatility.

Overall:

95%

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Basic Details

Thickness

5mm

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

medium sole with moderate ground feel and protection.

Flexibility

Great

lots of flex and balanced agility.

lots of flex and balanced agility.

Width

Extra-Wide

maximum natural toe splay and movement.

maximum natural toe splay and movement.

Drop

0mm

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

flat sole for natural balanced movement.

Cushion

None

no foam or limit on sensitivity.

no foam or limit on sensitivity.

2. Features

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:

111g

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order you normal size.

runs true, order you normal size.

Materials

5

vibram, leather, natural, rubber, synthetic

vibram, leather, natural, rubber, synthetic

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

Volume

3. Performance

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:

5000+ miles

Specifications

Breathability

Excellent

stays dry in challenging climates.

stays dry in challenging climates.

Waterproofing

None

no protection in wet conditions.

no protection in wet conditions.

Climate

50–100º F

warm, hot

warm, hot

Activities

4

hiking, trail running, casual, walking

hiking, trail running, casual, walking

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