Asana
96%
4mm
Wide
Leather
Barefoot shoe with a wide wool/leather upper and minimal sole for casual cross-training.
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Summary: Barefoot slip-on shoe with a wide leather upper and minimal 4mm tread for casual walking.
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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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. |
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:
Demographic | M/W | |||
men, women | ||||
Sizing | True | |||
runs true, order you normal size. | ||||
Materials | 6 | |||
leather, natural, rubber, synthetic, ethical, sustainable | ||||
Toebox | Natural | |||
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). |
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:
Breathability | Great | |||
stays mostly dry in mild climates. | ||||
Waterproofing | None | |||
no protection in wet conditions. | ||||
Climate | 50–100º F | |||
hot, warm | ||||
Activities | 3 | |||
casual, walking, indoors |
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