Gobi II Sneaker Premium Leather Mens - Desert Sand

Key Benefits

• Uses 98% natural materials.

• Features NFW Pliant™ outsole.

• Includes cork insole.

• Supports barefoot movement.

Gobi II Sneaker Premium Leather Mens - Desert Sand brings a classic sneaker outline together with a focus on natural materials and barefoot movement. The design uses 98% natural materials and pairs them with a 100% natural outsole developed in partnership with NFW. The NFW Pliant™ Gobi outsole supports a flexible, grounded feel that encourages natural movement and closer contact with the ground.

The shoe includes the Gobi Premium cork insole, which uses 98% natural cork and offers natural antibacterial properties. The leather footbed allows wear without socks and adds to the natural underfoot feel. The foot-shaped fit supports toe splay, which helps create better balance and a stable base of support. The thin sole allows sensory feedback from the ground, which supports coordination and agility. The flexible construction lets muscles and tendons load and recoil, which supports strength and natural movement over time.

Vivobarefoot shoes combine ancient wisdom with modern science and technology to enhance natural movement. Unlike regular shoes with thick soles, narrow toe boxes, and shoe hills, Vivobarefoot shoes allow your feet to feel every sensation, providing maximum mobility and freedom. The brand claims their design can improve foot strength by 60% in just six months. With increased flexibility, your muscles, ligaments, and tendons become more mobile, while enhanced sensory feedback helps you move with greater ease and balance. Crafted for better performance, Vivobarefoot shoes allows your feet to move as nature intended.

Founded in 2012 by Galahad and Asher Clark, seventh-generation cobblers, Vivobarefoot redefines footwear with minimalist designs that reconnect you to the ground beneath your feet. Built for men, women, and kids, their barefoot shoes feature ultra-thin, puncture-resistant soles that let your feet move naturally—just as they’re meant to. As a B Corporation™ Certified brand, Vivobarefoot goes beyond footwear, driving genuine social and environmental impact, creating products that support your wellbeing and help protect the planet.

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MATERIALS:

UPPER: Buriram chrome free, Hyphalite, soft cow suede

LINING: Ayutthaya chrome free

FASTENING: Laces

LACES: Organic cotton

INSOLE: 100% cork

OUTSOLE: Natural Rubber NFW Pliant™

Fits true to size.

Cleaning: Brush off mud and clean with a dry cloth.

Drying: Dry at room temperature. Keep out of direct sunlight and avoid putting on a radiator.

Aftercare: Avoid sun exposure while stored.