Gobi Boot

Summary: Barefoot boot with a thin 3.7mm sole, wide water-resistant leather upper, and casual tread.

1. Overview

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

Overall:

95%

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Basic Details

  • Thin: [3.7mm] 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 Boot has a wide foot-shaped toebox, super thin 3.7mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with leather, cork, natural, sustainable, ethical, synthetic, and recycled materials.

Price:

$$$

Specifications

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

3. Performance

The Vivobarefoot Gobi Boot provides great breathability, is water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for casual and walking in hot, warm, cold, and freezing climates.

Durability:

3000 miles

Specifications

  • Airflow: [great] breathable/wicking.
  • Water: [water-resistant] for wet terrain.
  • Activities: [2] casual, walking.
  • Climate: [4] hot, warm, cold, freezing.

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