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

  • Thin: [4mm] 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 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

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

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 hot and warm climates.

Durability:

3000 miles

Specifications

  • Airflow: [great] breathable/wicking.
  • Water: [not] for wet terrain.
  • Activities: [3] casual, walking, indoors.
  • Climate: [2] hot, warm.

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