Vivobarefoot's Gobi Boot is utilitarian in style, barefoot in feeling. Its secret? Looking tough and chunky, but feeling soft and flexible. They're a casual, classic lace-up boot that lets you move like nature intended.
Features:
- Wild Hide Leather uppers
- Made from materials that are water resistant and materials that are non-absorbent
- Speed-lacing hooks
- Chrome Free Leather lining
- New Gobi Outsole: rubber blend regenerative outsole
- Everyday Cork & Recycled PU insole
- Made in Vietnam
- Zero drop: no raised heel, you are flat on the ground
- Foot-shaped: wide toe box
- High ground feel and flexibility
Sizing
Most customers take their regular EU size in this model. See our sizing page for guidance on what we would consider your regular EU size.
Vivobarefoot uses gendered EU sizing: men's and women's sizing is the same length at the same number, but men's sizing is wider and taller in height, and vice versa.
Fit Notes:
- Leather can stretch and mould to the shape of your foot
- Triangular footprint shape
- Average to low volume fit
- Average to sleek width model
- Laces help customize the volume and fit
- Sloping toebox shape
- Forefoot width is centered
Ground Feel
The Gobi Boot has high groundfeel and flexibility.
Compared to similar conventional shoes, these are more flexible once the leather breaks in due to the flexible soles and they allow you to feel the terrain you are on and get sensory feedback through the soles of your feet. For a boot they feel very barefoot, though some of our athletic models have slightly more groundfeel and flexibility.
If you are new to barefoot or minimal shoes and used to a lot of cushioning and support, take it slow and easy with brief walks to get used to zero drop and sensory feedback from the ground.
Care
You can brush off dirt and wipe these clean. Vivobarefoot recommends leather balsam products to maintain and condition these boots. Keep leather away from heat sources.
Best Uses
Barefoot boots, built for natural movement and seasons to come. Handcrafted from metal-free Wild Hide leather for durability, protection and comfort in the cooler months. Stripped-back soles for barefoot living, so you're never too far from nature, even in the city. For natural stability, natural sensory feedback and natural strength.
