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Brand Statement Driven by a passion for healthy movement in all its forms, VIVOBAREFOOT will not stop until the world comes back to its natural senses and starts moving again. Reconnecting feet with brains all over the world, with a growing army of medics, scientists, physios, and health professionals. Â VIVOBAREFOOT make the best barefoot shoes in the world. Created without compromise around our patented Pure Barefoot Technology, our products are the epitome of ancient wisdom with modern technology. Designed in London, with a sole for every terrain, to let you live barefoot.
Mission To be the leading and most influential and successful barefoot brand in the world.
Commitment VIVOBAREFOOT are 100% dedicated to barefoot world leading experts. VIVOBAREFOOT shoes have Pure Barefoot Technology, which means every shoe feels the same. VIVOBAREFOOT is for everyone, everyday and we recommend you walk before you run.
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Pure Barefoot technology
The foot has all the technology you need.
All VIVOBAREFOOT shoes are designed using the same principle: Pure Barefoot Technology. By making shoes in this way we ensure that every shoe we make lets your foot do its thing.
SHOCK ABSORPTION
Muscles and tendons provide natural shock absorption.
MOTION CONTROL
The skeletal system and Great Toe provide natural motion control.
SENSORY FEEDBACK
The body’s nervous system and 200,00 receptors in the soles of the feet provide natural sensory feedback
Pure Barefoot technology
The shoe lets your foot do its thing
WIDE TOE BOX Our shoes zero-drop with anatomic width to allow your arch and toes to load, splay and recoil.
ULTIMATE FLEXIBILITY Our shoes have total flexibility to allow thegreat toe to engage rapidly for independent rear and fore-foot movement.
ULTRA-THIN SOLE Our shoes have a patented ultra-thin, puncture resistant sole for maximum proprioception.
Pure Barefoot technology
A shoe for every terrain
ON ROAD
OFF ROAD
MULTI TERRAIN
Performance Sole Guide Off Road
Multi Terrain
On Road
Multi-directional ‘V-teeth’for the steepest, muddiest, wettest terrains. Ultimate off-road traction and sensory feedback (proprioception).
Hexagon EVA grip on our softest sole that quickly compresses to your perfect gait increasing the sensory feedback with every step.
Hexagonal two tone ultimate barefoot sole. Tuned for the road and treadmill this flexible, soft and wet/dry slip resistant sole lets your foot do its thing with pure sensory clarity.
Thickness grade 2.5mm / 4.5mm lugs Compound V-grip Rubber
Thickness grade 7mm Compound V-ultra EVA
Thickness grade 3mm Compound V-sense TPU
Lifestyle Sole Guide V Life
V Multi 1
Original 2003 barefoot lifestyle outsole is where it all began. This is pure everyday sensory clarity for your feet.
Concave hexagonal grip for lifestyle wintry months.
Thickness grade 3mm Compound V-sense TPU
Thickness grade 4mm Compound V - grip Rubber
V Eve
Sensory clarity for your feet with pure feminine simplicity.
Thickness grade 3mm Compound V - grip Rubber
V Handcut
Pure rubber with subtle double hexagon grip.
Thickness grade 4mm Leather sole Compound V-grip TPU
Upper Technology Guide Features HVIZ Breathable
Vegan
HI-VIZ
Our lightest barefoot products.
Thin 1 ply mesh for ultimate lightweight breathability.
Designed and crafted using premium vegan materials and glues.
Reflective detailing to make sure you’re seen, whatever the weather or light conditions.
Winterproof
Premium
Waterproof
Products designed with Winter in mind; Thermal and watertight constructions to keep feet warm, dry and moving naturally.
Beautiful products rooted in the heritage of leathercraft and boot making. Fine materials sourced and crafted with care.
Full waterproofing using a Hydroguard™ membrane that is breathable and waterproof.
Light Weight
Accessories
Speed Toggle
WP Hot-Sock 3.5mm
Speed lacing with fast-lock toggle for great hold.
Thermal insole made using a sandwich construction of Dri-Lex™, Thinsulate™, two layers of reflective foil and dense insulating foam.
V-Shield
Efficient weathertight constructions to keep water out.
PI
M
Id
Materials 2S
Natural Wax Canvas
Weather-Tight Canvas
2 Suede
Leather
Natural wax coating applied to thick canvas.
Canvas with a natural wax coating and a PU membrane to avoid water penetration.
2.2mm thick suede that looks and feels beautiful.
Natural premium leather for maximum mobility and comfort.
EVA
X Leather
Premium waterproofed leather.
Stealth Mesh
V Web
Duel-Inject EVA
Lightweight lamination and printing provides stitchless lateral support.
Innovative dual density injection EVA provides both a flexible upper and durable outsole.
Thinsulate The industry’s most diverse product portfolio– warmth solutions for every level of activity.
HydroGuard 360 degree waterproof and breathable membrain.
Innovative ‘sandwich’ construction of thin mesh and foam to make a soft and smooth feeling upper.
Dri-lex Our performance lining contains environmentally friendly Aegis™ to provide active moisture management and anti-stink. €
Walk before you run. The human brain constructs complex movement patterns by adding simpler movement patterns together. This can be seen as human infants progressively learn to creep, crawl, sit, stand and eventually walk. These movement patterns are called ‘motor skill milestones’ and must develop sequentially, each stage built upon the skills developed in the previous one. Each movement should be performed with the barefoot human movement philosophy firmly in mind: Efficient, injury free movement is built on a foundation of correct posture and rhythm and adequate sensory feedback of environment. So whenever you are running barefoot, in minimalist shoes or any type of shoes for that matter make sure you keep the fundamental movement checklist in mind.
Find out more TRAININGCLINIC.VIVOBAREFOOT.COM
So, what now? Even though barefoot is a part of our evolution, that doesn’t mean you’ll start doing it correctly the second you whip off your shoes and take to the streets.
Walk
Squat
Walking around barefoot begins to reconnect your brain with the sensory information coming from the soles of your feet. A relatively simple motor skill that tests the brain and body.
Perfecting the squat is essential for correct posture and good flexibility. Squatting little and often will provide the brain and body with the vital ability and information needed for skilful movement.
PI
M
Id
Learn how to run Most people are never taught how to run correctly. Here at VIVOBAREFOOT we believe running is a skill that must be learned in order to run efficiently and injury free. With 200,000 nerve endings, 33 major muscles, 28 bones, 19 ligaments; the human foot is a biomechanical masterpiece. In the last 40 years we have been led by a common misconception that cushioned, padded sneakers are better. Despite all the developments in sports shoe technology, an estimated 79 percent of people give up running because of injury – a movement that should come naturally. Unless you were brought up in an unshod, chair-free environment you are likely to be lacking in certain physiological qualities and biomotor skills for running. Running is a skill that has to be learnt. The modern human being is generally disconnected with nature so we need to relearn how to move. Let us show you how.
Find out more TRAININGCLINIC.VIVOBAREFOOT.COM
180 BPM
Posture
Rhythm
Relax
When moving, a correct posture keeps your centre of gravity in the right place: preventing any unnecessary forces on the muscles and joints and ensuring efficient locomotion.
Correct rhythm, 3 steps per second (or 180 per minute), helps utilise your tendons and elastic recoil for more efficient movement. Shorter strides help you achieve natural cadence.
Perfecting good posture and correct rhythm will eventually lead to relaxed locomotion. A relaxed body uses a lot less energy as it runs and is the sign of a master in any sport.
On Road
Stealth Black/Red 200007-07
Motus Navy/White 200033-02
Evo Pure Coral/Lime 200035-05
Ulysses Navy/Orange 300038-05
On Road
# L I V E B A R E F O O T
Stealth Unisex
Navy 300007-04
Sole thickness
3mm
Weight
210g
Weight
184g
Black/Red 200007-07
Run the distance Go further and longer whilst keeping your cool in the beautiful and breathable Stealth. Connect with the earth, let your feet do their thing and experience the joy of road running. A soft hex lamination upper works seamlessly with your foot to provide the very latest in barefoot performance footwear.
Ladies
Grey/Lemon 200007-08
PR 5
TM
Breathable
Vegan
Stealth Mesh
Sole thickness
3mm
PI
M
# L I V E B A R E F O O T Id
Evo Pure Mens
Black/Red 300035-04
Sole thickness
3mm
Weight
172g
Blue/Orange 300035-05
Designed for speed The Evo Pure is a lightweight on road performance running shoe that let’s your feet get on with the job in hand: running as natural intended. We’ve kept the iconic hexagonal identity but stripped the Evo of it’s original sole and upper – it’s now lighter, more breathable, comfortable and more barefoot than ever.
Ladies
Coral/Lime 200035-05
PR 5
TM
Breathable
Vegan
V Web
Light Weight
Sole thickness
3mm
Weight
Lilac/Grey 200035-04
141g
On Road Performance
Motus Unisex
Black/Red 300018-01
The Motus is brand new for Spring Summer 2015. We have listened to our fans and created the ultimate barefoot movement shoe. This Multidiscipline shoe comes equipped with our V-Lock strap for medial and lateral hold making it equally at home on a tennis court as it is in the urban jungle.
PR 5
TM
Breathable
PI
M
Vegan
Id
White/Red 200033-03
Sole thickness 4.5mm
Weight
Navy/White 200033-02
M 259g
L 228g
PI
M
# L I V E B A R E F O O T Id
Ulysses Mens
Sole thickness
6mm
Weight
186g
Sole thickness
6mm
Weight
123g
Navy/Orange 300038-05
Designed for speed Inspired by the huarache, the ULYSSES sandal is a classic reborn – we have taken a design perfected over millennia and simply improved it. When ancient wisdom meets modern shoe making and materials, an evolution that captures the essence of summer style is born. The ULYSSES brings barefoot functionality to the free toe summer movement.
Ladies
Coral/Lime 200035-05
Unisex PR 5
TM
Light Weight
Breathable
Vegan
Black/Red 200040-04
Off Road
Trail Freak Lime/Orange Mesh 300030-07
Tracker 300047-01
Tempo Lime/Orange Mesh 300030-07
Off Road
# L I V E B A R E F O O T
Trail Freak Mens
Sole thickness 2.5mm
Weight
253g
Sole thickness 2.5mm
Weight
203g
Navy/Orange Mesh 300030-06
Unleash the Freak The Trail Freak, available as waterproof or breathable will outperform the competition on both style and performance. The full Hydro-Guard lining and bellowed tongue will keep the water out and the reflective printing and reflective yarn in the tight nylon weave give high visibility in the dark. For summer Trail running is optimized for barefoot feeling, structure and breathability. A lightweight, breathable shoe that’s a natural fit for trail-loving feet, the TRAIL FREAK’s duo 3M mesh and laminated structure gives a comfortable and secure ‘second skin’ fit. Your shoes and your feet will move as one, no matter what nature throws at them.
PR 5
TM
HVIZ HI-VIZ
Speed Toggle
Vegan
V Web
Ladies
Sea Green Mesh 200030-07
Unisex
Lime/Orange Mesh UNISEX 300030-07
Black/Red 200030-06
Off Road Performance
Tracker Introducing the TRACKER; made from beautiful rich leather with metal eyelets for a hiking boot that looks as good as it feels. Full waterproof Hydroguard lining that allows you to get to grips with nature and thrive in the toughest terrains.
2.5mm
M 430g
L 359g
Sole thickness
Weight
Unisex 300047-01
WP Hot-Sock 3.5mm
Premium
Winterproof
Waterproof
X Leather
PR 5
TM
WP Hot-Sock X Leather Waterproof 3.5mm
# L I V E B A R E F O O T
Tempo Unisex
Black/Red 200014-01
A sleek performance shoe for golfers, walkers and anyone who likes to look good, with full off-road grip and barefoot feeling. Brand new for Spring, With ion-masked waterproofed leather and our signature off-road barefoot sole, the Tempo allows natural, skillful movement on and off the links. Loved by all from PGA pros to urban style setters.
PR 5
TM
Winterproof
WP Hot-Sock 3.5mm
Waterproof
Sole thickness 2.5mm
Weight
Navy 200014-02
M 263g
L 228g
Multi-Terrain
Ultra II Blue/Navy 300046-09
Achilles Red/Yellow 300046-08
PI
Multi-Terrain
M
Id
# L I V E B A R E F O O T
Id
Ultra ll Mens
Sole thickness
7mm
Weight
169g
Sole thickness
7mm
Weight
122g
Sole thickness
7mm
Weight
122g
Blue/Navy 300046-09
Ultra–light, ultra-fast and ultra–fun
Ladies
The Ultra ll: an innovative iteration to a truly revolutionary shoe. The Ultra is a shoe that has evolved into a truly diverse and adaptive option, ideal for a multitude of terrains and actions. Staying true to its amphibious roots the Ultra is still the ultimate choice for waterside activities.
PR 5
EVA
Vegan
Duel-Inject EVA
Pink/Purple 200047-06
Unisex
TM
Black/Red 300046-08
Light Weight
White/C/O 200047-01
Red/Yellow 300046-07
# L I V E B A R E F O O T
Id
Achilles Unisex
Black 300032-01
The world’s first fully moulded barefoot running sandal that takes on tricky terrains, whatever the weather. The ACHILLES’ signature moulded split toe and medial loop locks your big toe and ball in place for naturally balanced movement. A removable strap brings extra versatility to this peerless performance footwear.
PR 5
TM
Light Weight
Vegan
Sole thickness
6mm
Weight
Red/Yellow 300032-02
118g
Lifestyle
Navy Hopewell 300041-08
Mole Leather 300039-02
Black Leather 200037-01
Tobacco Leather Hopewell 300040-02
Dk Brown Leather 200031-02
Lemon 200016-14
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
PI
M
Id
Gobi
Mens Unisex
Keeping things simple, the Gobi gets on with the job at hand: looking good, feeling great and letting your feet do their thing. This unique desert boot effortlessly marries fashion and function and has all the hallmarks of a classic; the clean lines, unfussy tie-up lacing, unlined leather as well as our revolutionary patented ultra-thin, punctureresistant sole.
X Leather
2 Suede
3mm
Black Leather 300041-01
Lt Brown Suede 300041-03
Tobacco Hopewell Leather 300041-04
Navy Hopewell 300041-08
Ladies
PR 5
TM
2S
Sole thickness
Eco Mole 200042-08
Sole thickness
3mm
Weight
234g
Weight
234g
Lifestyle
PI
M
Id
Ra
Mens
Ra Mens Mens
Sole thickness
Black Leather 300040-01
Navy Hopewell 300040-08
PR 5
TM
X Leather
Weight
Tobacco Leather Hopewell 300040-02
An essential barefoot classic The ultimate barefoot transition shoe for anyone in pursuit of healthy, strong feet that work like they should. The Ra lets you work, rest and play in comfort and style as if you were barefoot. This classic barefoot Oxford lace-up lets your feet behave naturally whilst the smart leather upper does a perfect job of keeping up appearances.
3mm
226g
# L I V E B A R E F O O T
Mata Unisex
Sole thickness
3mm
Black Leather 300039-01
Mole Leather 300039-02
One of the newest additions to our lifestyle collection, the MATA is a unisex slip-on for that everyday barefoot comfort. Made from premium leather this shoe is built for every occasion, smart enough for a meeting and casual enough for the weekend.
PR 5
TM
Leather
Weight
M 144g
L 105g
PI
M
Lifestyle
Penny
Id
Ladies Ladies
An elegant slip-on that delivers supreme comfort, so you can enjoy that barefoot feeling every day. Available in a variety of colours the Penny can be that smart office shoe or a fun weekend shoe.
PR 5
TM
Leather
Vegan
Sole thickness
3mm
Weight
Black Leather 200031-01
Dk Brown Leather 200031-02
Eco Mole 200031-03
Eco Navy 200031-04
92g
# L I V E B A R E F O O T
Shiva
Ladies Ladies
Black Leather 200037-01
We have taken a design perfected over millennia and simply improved it. When ancient wisdom meets modern shoe making and materials, an evolution that captures the essence of summer style is born. The SHIVA brings barefoot functionality to the free toe summer movement.
PR 5
TM
Leather
Sole thickness
6mm
Mole Leather 200037-02
Weight
116g
Lifestyle
PI
M
Id
Jing Jing
Ladies
Ladies
The simple and stylish barefoot pump This cute but clever Jing Jing is a (truly) flat pump that lets the feet do their thing. It’s an elegant ladies pump that conforms to all the norms, except one: it’s designed and made with your foot in mind. You can not only look good but you can utilise your feet as they should and feel great all at the same time.
Sole thickness
3mm
Black PU 200016-01
Caribbean 200016-16
Coral 200016-15
Lemon 200016-14
PR 5
TM
Vegan
Light Weight
Weight
90g
Handcut Premium
Premium
Hand cut, hand stitched and handcrafted using premium leather components, these shoes are created using the finest traditional shoe-making techniques. A wide anatomic toe box and super thin puncture-resistant sole combine to give your feet barefoot luxury.
# L I V E B A R E F O O T
PI
M
Id
Lisbon Mens
Black Dress Leather 300025-01
Barefoot just got serious The LISBON, our formal barefoot dress shoe, lets your feet perform whilst you look the part. The hand finished, polished leather is suitable for the most formal occasions and will allow your brain to engage with the ground. The leather footbed is durable yet comfortable and will form around your foot giving true barefoot experience.
PR 5
TM
Leather
Premium
Sole thickness
7mm
Weight
Dk Brown Leather 300025-02
332g
PI
M
Id
Porto Unisex Sole thickness
Black Leather 300022-04
A barefoot desert boot with premium style and soul Uniting premium luxury with classic style, the PORTO has been created using the finest traditional shoe-making techniques available. Giving premium luxury with all the hallmarks of a classic; the clean lines, unfussy tie-up lacing, unlined leather as well as our revolutionary patented ultra-thin, puncture-resistant sole.
PR 5
TM
Leather
Premium
Dk Brown 300022-01
7mm
Weight
Tan Leather 300022-02
M 351g
L 294g
PI
M
Id
Bannister Unisex
Sole thickness
Black Leather 300036-01
Handcrafted to let you live barefoot in style A tennis inspired premium lifestyle shoe exhibiting the traditional and high quality shoe making techniques of Portugal. The hand finished, polished leather and leather foxing looks the part whilst the leather footbed will feel great and get better with age.
PR 5
TM
Leather
Premium
White Unisex Leather 200022-03
7mm
Weight
M 319g
Dark Brown Leather 300036-02
L 238g
Maran Mens
Sole thickness
7mm
Weight
248g
7mm
Weight
192g
Tan 300037-01
The latest addition to our Handcut range is the Maran and Pandora. These premium sandals are made using the same techniques and finished to the same exacting standards. Both shoes feature a split toe and are a throw back to leather sandal making of years gone by.
PR 5
TM
Leather
Premium
Pandora Ladies
Sole thickness
Tan Leather 200019-01
The latest addition to our Handcut range is the Maran and Pandora. These premium sandals are made using the same techniques and finished to the same exacting standards. Both shoes feature a split toe and are a throw back to leather sandal making of years gone by.
PR 5
TM
Leather
Premium
Soul Of Africa
SOFA Gobi Unisex
Sole thickness
A desert boot out of Africa Being barefoot has never felt and looked this good. Returning to the continent that inspired the first Desert Boot, the Soul of Africa Gobi, made from soft natural leather is handmade in Ethiopia.
PR 5
TM
Premium
Weight
Tan Kudu Leather 300044-02
Dark Brown Kudu Leather 300044-01
Leather
3mm
218g
PI
M
Id
# L I V E B A R E F O O T
SOFA Ra
Mens Mens
Sole thickness
Tan Leather 300043-02
Dark Brown Leather 300043-01
Uncommon sense with conventional style Coming straight out of Africa, the special edition Soul of Africa Ra lets you work, rest and play in comfort and style. This classic barefoot Oxford lace-up lets your feet behave naturally whilst the soft Kudu leather upper does a perfect job of keeping up appearances.
PR 5
TM
Leather
Premium
3mm
Weight
218g
Soul Of Africa
PI
M
Id
SOFA Tigray Mens Mens
Sole thickness
PR 5
TM
Leather
Premium
Weight
Tan Kudu Leather 200046-02
Dark Brown Leather 200046-01
Another new product for the Summer, the TIGRAY takes inspiration from the classic slip-on combined with the Oxford lace-up. The shoe can be worn in two ways with the heel cup up or laid down flat giving you the choice of a smart or casual shoe in one.
3mm
218g
# L I V E B A R E F O O T
SOFA Daisy Ladies Ladies
Sole thickness
3mm
Weight
218g
PI
M
Tan Kudu Leather 200027-02
Dark Brown Kudu Leather 200027-01
Id
Combining ancient wisdom with traditional shoe making techniques these classic leather ballerina flats are a must have. The Daisy features elegant hand finished waxed leather and soft satin elastic topline, while the JING JING has an all over classic pump finish. Both deliver barefoot comfort for those expecting to be on their feet all day.
PR 5
TM
Leather
Premium
SOFA Jing Jing Ladies
Oxblood Leather 200041-02
Combining ancient wisdom with traditional shoe making techniques these classic leather ballerina flats are a must have. The Daisy features elegant hand finished waxed leather and soft satin elastic topline, while the JING JING has an all over classic pump finish. Both deliver barefoot comfort for those expecting to be on their feet all day.
PR 5
TM
Leather
Premium
Sole thickness
3mm
Weight
218g
Neo Velcro Black Leather 100001-03
Pally Black Leather 100004-01
Trail Freak Raspberry 3M 100022-02
Neo VelcroRoyal Blue 3M 100001-07
Ultra Red/Sulphur EVA 100009-08
Neo Velcro School School
Sole thickness 4.5mm
Weight
137g
PI
Black Leather 100001-03
For smart kids who love to learn Flexible, lightweight and puncture-resistant and perfect for letting the kids run wild. Built for kids who love the playground with a durable kick guard, non-marking sole and helpful velcro straps.
PR 5
TM
Leather
Pally School School
Sole thickness 4.5mm
Black Leather 100004-01
Best in class? Even better with the Pally The high quality leather upper gives a premium appearance appropriate for school and play. With Dri-lex lining with lycra collar offers the PALLY offers performance lining for moisture wicking and superior comfort.
PR 5
TM
Leather
Weight
116g
# L I V E B A R E F O O T
Trail Freak Play Play
PI
Sole thickness 4.5mm
Weight
127g
M
Id
Raspberry 3M Mesh 100022-02
Royal Blue 3M Mesh 100022-01
A shoe built for lively and adventurous kids The upper V-web puff printed upper is flexible and will let the feet perform as if they were barefoot. The Hi-Viz mesh will ensure they are seen in lowlight conditions. The sock-like construction, elastic lace and Velcro strap means they’re easy on and they’ll stay on.
PR 5
TM
HVIZ Vegan
HI-VIZ
V Web
Neo Velcro Play Play
Sole thickness 4.5mm
Pink CO 3M Mesh 100001-07
Royal Blue 3M Mesh 100001-07
For young, active and adventurous feet All the barefoot performance of our best-selling adult cross-trainer but redesigned for young and adventurous feet. The NEO VELCRO K has a kick guard, non-marking sole and helpful Velcro straps.
HVIZ Leather
HI-VIZ
Weight
PR 5
TM
137g
PI
M
Id
Ultra Holiday Play
Red/Sulphur EVA 100009-08
The ultimate shoe for water-loving kids. The ULTRA K is innovation at its best: lightweight, tough and adaptable, this shoe is perfect for young feet that just won’t stay on dry land. And our signature puncture-resistant barefoot sole keeps feet safe, whatever’s underfoot.
Pink/Teal EVA 100009-07
Sole thickness 4.5mm
Weight
Blue/Turquoise 3M Mesh 100009-05
60g
Socks Summer Sock
PI
M
Material: 100% Cotton Colour: White/Grey Sizing: S/M M/L
Winter Sock Two versions of a performance sock designed to keep the foot in optimum conditions for the weather. Elasticated arch band, smooth seams and cushioned instep panels to make your run blister-free and temperature controlled. Material: 100% Wool Colour: Black/Grey Sizing: S/M M/L
T Shirt Lifestyle Mens
Ladies A perfect soft cotton T-shirt for everyday wear. Material: 100% Cotton Fit: Slim fit Colour: White Sizing: S M L XL
Id
# L I V E B A R E F O O T
T Shirt Performance PI
Mens M
Id
A perforance T-shirt made from moisture-wicking material to ensure a comfortable run. Has a built-in pocket for your essentials such as keys, credit cards and gel packs.
Ladies
Material: 100% Polyester Fit: Slim fit Colour: Black Sizing: S M L XL
Winterproof Hot Sock Constructed using a unique sandwich construction of Dri-Lex™ mesh, Thinsulate™, two layers of reflective foil and insulating dense foam to keep your the heat in and the cold out. Material: Dri-Lex™ mesh, Thinsulate™, POLIYOU®, Foil Colour: Red Thickness: 3.5mm Sizing: As footwear 36-47
Ethical Statement AT VIVOBAREFOOT, WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT HEALTH. This includes the health of our people, our planet and our product. With every decision we make, we keep environmental and social factors front of mind. Eco-thinking starts at design and continues throughout our supply chain. We ensure that our high ethical standards are met in the factories and suppliers that we work with. Our design and development team works closely with all our factories in China and Portugal. Each factory is carefully chosen for their shoe making excellence and exemplary social and environmental standards. Our factories are also independently audited to the very highest international labour standard. We strive to deliver the most durable, efficient, barefoot and healthy products possible without causing unnecessary harm to the environment. We developed the Eco Matrix a qualitative scoring system – to help us do this. Our Eco Matrix has four sections: Product Life, Materials, Performance and Design. Products are categorised into green, amber and red. Our aim is to only produce and sell ‘green’ products. We are a transparent organisation and openly admit that we have not yet achieved this target. The Eco Matrix means we know where to focus so that, season on season, we step closer to our goal. Here are some of things we’re doing to reach our aim: • We use more and more modern manufacturing techniques to create lighter products with less processing and fewer components. This adds up to dramatically reduce the amount of energy needed to produce and ship our shoes around the world. • We source materials local to our factories to minimise transportation and reduce our carbon footprint. •
We use molded or stitched constructions to reduce how much glue we use. Where we have to use glue, our factories try to use water-based adhesives. When that’s not possible, we always choose the most eco-friendly option and put time into researching alternatives.
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