Vivobarefoot Asana Yin Ballerina Leather
- Price
- $240
The Asana Yin Ballerina is an essential barefoot pump. Its minimal, smart-or-casual style offers lifesaving throw-in-your-bag versatility. Its soft, breathable Wild Hide leather features an elasticated topline for personalised fit.
Features
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Wildhide leather: chrome free, made from naturally scarred leather from free-roaming cattle sourced from small scale farmers.
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Not vegan.
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Water protection: Leather has natural water resistance, but these have not been constructed or treated for water protection.
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3.5mm Asana Yin Outsole, made of a rubber blend including 10% natural rubber
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No insole, bringing you even closer to the ground for the full barefoot experience.
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Maximum underfoot sensory feedback.
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Zero drop.
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Very flexible thin soles for movement and a “just like barefoot” experience.
Sizing
Fits slightly generous in length but you may choose your regular size if you have wider feet or need more room in the toebox.
Vivobarefoot makes the Asana Yin Ballerina Leather in women’s European sizes only.
Fit Notes:
- The leather will slightly stretch and mold to the shape of your feet with wear.
- Footprint shape: triangle shape overall, with a taper from the wider toebox to the narrower midfoot and heel areas.
- Volume: fits low to average volume feet best, as the vamp area may start off snug.
- Width: narrow to average fit as with most Vivobarefoot models
- The fit has some flexibility given that the stretchy design will suit a variety of feet, however there are no adjustment methods.
- Toebox shape: sloping toebox, could suit mountain toes as well. If you have these forefoot shapes and are between sizes, take the smaller size. If you have plateau or square feet and are between sizes, take the larger size. It’s a strong slope.
- Width in the forefoot area is: centred. Despite the way the outsole cuts in under the arch, the leather easily accommodates a triangular fit.
- That said, if you have a wider midfoot and very low arch (touching the ground, even), the leather area may take on wear and tear much more quickly.
Ground feel
The ballerinas are very flexible and have tons of ground feel!
We recommend this model for folks who want to feel as close to barefoot as possible. For those new to minimal and used to stiffer cushiony shoes, start slow and research transition to avoid injury.
Depending on your foot volume, you may be able to add your own thin insoles to wear inside these, for example if you’re on your feet for long hours.
Care
Brush dirt and debris off with a gentle brush or dry cloth, then wipe clean with a damp cloth. Apply leather conditioner occasionally to maintain soft and strong leather properties.
Store away from light and heat sources.
Best uses
These leather ballet flats with stretchy elastic openings are stylish with a comfortable barefoot feel, perfect for everyday casual and dressy occasions. Bring these barefoot high heel alternatives to work, pack them for an easy going out look in your suitcase, or keep them handy for an easy slip on option at the door.
These are not designed for athletic use, but for looking great and feeling barefoot in casual movement environments.
Shipping Information
We’ll process Canadian orders within 2 business days (Tuesday - Saturday). International
orders ship weekly.
Discounted shipping is automatically applied to orders over $100 within Canada.
Free Local Pickup can be selected to save on shipping costs.
Pickup available at 1390 Danforth Ave.
Usually ready in 24 hours