Gobi Suede

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

Gobi Suede

1. Overview

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

Overall:

96%

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

Price:

$$$

Weight:

356g

Specifications

Demographic

M

men

men

Sizing

True

runs true, order you normal size.

runs true, order you normal size.

Materials

8

leather, cotton, organic, sustainable, ethical, rubber, recycled, natural

leather, cotton, organic, sustainable, ethical, rubber, recycled, natural

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 Gobi Suede provides great breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for casual, walking, and business in cold, 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

30–100º F

hot, warm, cold

hot, warm, cold

Activities

3

casual, walking, business

casual, walking, business

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