Ababa

Summary: Barefoot slip-on shoe with a wide leather upper and minimal 4mm tread for casual walking.

1. Overview

The Ababa by Vivobarefoot is an affordable lightweight barefoot moccasin for men and women designed in the United Kingdom with excellent overall versatility.

Overall:

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Basic Details

Thickness

4mm

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

Flexibility

Excellent

tons of flex and high agility.

tons of flex and high agility.

Width

Wide

supports natural toe splay and movement.

supports 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 Vivobarefoot Ababa has a wide foot-shaped toebox, super thin 4mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with leather, natural, rubber, synthetic, ethical, and sustainable materials.

Price:

$$

Weight:

244g

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order you normal size.

runs true, order you normal size.

Materials

6

leather, natural, rubber, synthetic, ethical, sustainable

leather, natural, rubber, synthetic, ethical, sustainable

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

Volume

Seams

Stitched

upper is stitched to the sole, which is more durable, but may let in some water (waterproofing sprays/waxes can help).

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 Ababa provides great breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for casual, walking, and indoors in warm and hot climates.

Durability:

3000 miles

Specifications

Breathability

Great

stays mostly dry in mild climates.

stays mostly dry in mild climates.

Waterproofing

None

no protection in wet conditions.

no protection in wet conditions.

Climate

50–100º F

hot, warm

hot, warm

Activities

3

casual, walking, indoors

casual, walking, indoors

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