Sensus

Summary: Barefoot shoes with a wide toebox, thin leather upper, and thin 3mm sole for urban casual.

1. Overview

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

Overall:

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Basic Details

Thickness

3mm

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

thin sole with excellent ground feel and minimal protection.

Flexibility

Superb

maximum flex and ninja-like agility.

maximum flex and ninja-like 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 Sensus has a wide foot-shaped toebox, super thin 3mm outsole, superb flexibility, and minimal tread, and is made with leather, natural, sustainable, ethical, and rubber materials.

Price:

$$$

Weight:

194g

Specifications

Demographic

M/W

men, women

men, women

Sizing

True

runs true, order you normal size.

runs true, order you normal size.

Materials

5

leather, natural, sustainable, ethical, rubber

leather, natural, sustainable, ethical, rubber

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 Sensus provides excellent breathability, is water-resistant, has a minimal tread that can last for 3000 miles, and is ideal for casual, business, and walking in cold, warm, and hot climates.

Durability:

3000 miles

Specifications

Breathability

Excellent

stays dry in challenging climates.

stays dry in challenging climates.

Waterproofing

Semi

resistant to light rain, shallow puddles, and mud

resistant to light rain, shallow puddles, and mud

Climate

30–100º F

hot, warm, cold

hot, warm, cold

Activities

3

casual, business, walking

casual, business, walking

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