Motus Strength

Summary: Barefoot cross-training shoe with a slip-in upper, side reinforcement, and thin 3.5mm sole.

Motus Strength

1. Overview

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

Overall:

85%

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Basic Details

Thickness

3.5mm

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 Motus Strength has a wide foot-shaped toebox, super thin 3.5mm outsole, excellent flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with vegan, synthetic, recycled, sustainable, ethical, rubber, and ortholite materials.

Price:

$$$

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order your normal size.

runs true, order your normal size.

Materials

7

vegan, synthetic, recycled, sustainable, ethical, rubber, ortholite

vegan, synthetic, recycled, sustainable, ethical, rubber, ortholite

Toebox

Natural

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

foot-shaped toebox for natural toe splay.

Volume

Seams

Glued

upper is glued to the sole, which is more waterproof, but may separate (use Shoe Goo to repair any issues).

upper is glued to the sole, which is more waterproof, but may separate (use Shoe Goo to repair any issues).

3. Performance

The Vivobarefoot Motus Strength provides excellent breathability, is not water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for gym in warm and hot climates.

Durability:

3000 miles

Specifications

Breathability

Excellent

stays dry in challenging climates.

stays dry in challenging climates.

Waterproofing

None

no protection in wet conditions.

no protection in wet conditions.

Climate

50–100º F

hot, warm

hot, warm

Activities

1

gym

gym

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