The Vivobarefoot Gobi III Men's Leather Sneaker features a lightweight, flexible, and minimalist design constructed from chrome-free leather and natural materials to support unrestricted foot movement. Designed for urban explorers and barefoot enthusiasts, this shoe eliminates the discomfort of restrictive footwear, offering total foot freedom for daily commuting and casual wear.

This style stands out by seamlessly merging a timeless look with an eco-conscious design. Crafted from durable, premium leather, the upper pairs with an incredibly lightweight and flexible architecture that lets your feet move naturally. The Gobi outsole provides reliable city traction, while the Everyday Cork and recycled polyurethane (PU) insole ensures breathable, sock-free freshness. Utilising up to 98% natural materials, this innovative sneaker is a giant leap toward fully biodegradable footwear, letting you move exactly as nature intended.

Key Features: 

  • Lightweight: 322.4g per shoe, this stripped-back, minimalist design eliminates unnecessary bulk to keep your daily strides effortless and entirely unburdened.
  • Zero Drop: That bends easily, allowing your feet and toes to move naturally.
    • 0mm tread and 4mm sole base: Ultra-flat and signature hexagon footprint design, maximising pure sensory ground connection while ensuring reliable everyday traction. 
  • Chrome-Free Premium Leather: High-quality, sustainable upper material that offers outstanding durability, supreme softness, and a significantly reduced environmental footprint.
  • Foot-Shaped Toe Box: Anatomically contoured to mirror the actual shape of the human foot, giving your toes the ample space required to splay naturally for superior balance and stability.
  • Everyday Cork and Recycled PU Insole: A specialised, naturally antibacterial foot insert that ensures lasting comfort, climate control, and all-day freshness.
  • Gobi Outsole: An innovative 100% natural rubber sole built for ideal urban grip and an unparalleled sensory connection with the ground beneath you.
Vivobarefoot sizes generally run true to length, but sizing across models can be inconsistent. While most users find their standard size works well, some suggest sizing up slightly, as the foot-shaped toe box provides width but can feel snug around the sides for wider feet.
It is not recommended. Because the Gobi III Sneaker Leather has no arch support and a completely flat, 4mm sole, your calf muscles and Achilles tendons must stretch and work harder. Start by wearing them for 1 to 2 hours a day to avoid muscle soreness.
Yes, because the leather is soft, unlined, and unstructured, the Gobi III Sneaker Leather will develop natural creases across the top of the toes almost immediately. This is completely normal for barefoot footwear and actually makes the shoe flex better.

Brand : Vivobarefoot

SKU: VIVO-gobi3snekerlether-m

Model # : gobi3snekerlether-m

Gender : Mens

Shoe Type : Casual

Product Family : Vivobarefoot Gobi

Drop : 0mm

Foot Type : Neutral

Cushioning : Barefoot

Width : Standard

Vegan : No

Weight : 322.4g per shoe (size 42 EU)

Upper : Chrome-free Premium Leather

Insole : Everyday Cork

Outsole : Gobi Outsole (80% Natural Rubber Compound)

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