The Vivobarefoot revolution
Vivobarefoot is a revolutionary back-to-basics design based on the simple principle that being barefoot is the healthiest way for you and your feet to be. An ultra thin puncture resistant sole allows your feet to be as millions of years of evolutionary design intended - Barefoot!
Benefits of going Barefoot
1 Strengthens the muscles in your feet.
2 Realigns your natural posture.
3 Feeling the ground stimulates sensory perception.
4 Flexes your feet as nature designed.
Vivobarefoot Running According to the Experts:
BAREFOOT RUNNING STRENGTHENS
Barefoot running strengthens the foot-ankle complex and the rest of the kinetic chain (knee hip core and even upper body).
Scott Jurek Seven time champion of the Western states 100 mile endurance run Physical Therapist.
Barefoot Running promotes Front and Mid -strike which allows the runner to take more advantage of elastic energy stored in both the Achilles tendon and the longitudinal arch of the foot. This develops more calf and foot muscle strength and avoids uncomfortable and potentially injurous impact.
William Jungers. Barefoot Running strikes back. Nature Journal. January 2010
Running Barefoot/Minimalist strengthens the intrinsic or postural muscles in the feet and lower leg.
Mark Plaatjes Physical Therapist Winner of 38 marathons
- Upper: Tumbled Leather and Nufoam. Collar/Panel & Lining: Nylon Mesh
- Insoles: Poliyou - 100% Recycled Memory Foam.
- Sole: Original Vivobarefoot Sole - Latex Rubber and TPU abrasion resistant sole (greater TPU less latex rubber from other sole constructions = less grip and traction but maximum abrasion resistance on thin sole
- Sole Thickness: 3 mm. Weight w/ Insoles: 10 oz.
- Weight w/o Insoles: 9 oz. ECO: Usage of Eco Material.Note:
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