Gobi II Sneaker Premium Leather Womens - Desert Sand

Key Benefits

• Uses 98% natural materials.

• Features a natural outsole.

• Supports natural foot movement.

• Enhances sensory ground feedback.

Gobi II Sneaker Premium Leather Womens - Desert Sand brings a classic sneaker outline together with a barefoot fit and feel. The design uses 98% natural materials and pairs with a 100% natural NFW Pliant™ Gobi outsole, which keeps the build focused on natural performance and material innovation. The sneaker also includes a Gobi Premium cork insole made from 98% natural cork, which offers natural antibacterial properties and supports everyday wear. A leather footbed adds comfort for use with or without socks.

The foot-shaped fit allows the toes to splay, which supports balance and a stable base of support. A thin sole allows the many nerve endings in each foot to deliver clear sensory feedback, which supports coordination and controlled movement. Flexibility in the footwear lets muscles and tendons load and recoil, which supports stronger, more resilient feet over time.

The stripped-back sole design suits urban and mixed terrain and keeps the foot close to the ground for a more natural walking experience. This sneaker may look familiar, yet the material choices and construction push it closer to fully biodegradable barefoot footwear while keeping comfort, movement, and feel at the centre of the design.

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.