Gobi

Summary: Barefoot desert boot with natural Portuguese leather upper, removable cork insole, cotton laces, 4mm outsole, and medium-width, foot-shaped toebox.

1. Overview

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

Overall:

96%

*Measures how "barefoot" a brand/product is; also the links below support this research with a percent of sale.

**Use coupon code FOLTSY10 for 10% off. (:

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 Gobi has a wide foot-shaped toebox, super thin 4mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with leather, sustainable, organic, cotton, rubber, natural, recycled, and ethical materials.

Price:

$$$

Specifications

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

3. Performance

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

Durability:

3000 miles

Specifications

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

Andrew Folts

Andrew is a writer/filmmaker who creates video guides and reviews for a community of 25K+ creative rebels on YouTube.

Alternatives

Milano Soft

Milano Soft

93%

6.3mm

Wide

Leather

Barefoot desert boot with soft leather upper, 6.3mm road tread, and wide foot-shaped toebox.

Gobi Suede

Gobi Suede

96%

4mm

Wide

Leather

Barefoot shoe with a soft leather suede upper and 4mm sole for urban casual and walking.