VIVOBAREFOOT Gobi III, Mens Lace Up Desert Boot With Barefoot Sole

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Cozy: less volume in the toes part and around ankles (same volume around the middle part of the foot)SIZING: New VIVOBAREFOOT Gobi Boot Winterized is a versatile lace-up boot featuring faux shearling lining. While they might appear tough and chunky, they feel soft and flexible. Although not as soft as their Autumn Gobi boots, they still offer good softness for winter boots (getting even softer with wear) and are gorgeously made. The interior is lined with leather and features a cork insole, making these shoes a real pleasure to wear. The padded collar provides extra comfort, and although the sole is thin and flexible, it’s not the softest on the market. However, it strikes a great balance between durability and flexibility, and we find its quality to be amazing. My husband is a heavy tester of Geo Courts, and they hold up incredibly well for him!

One of the things we adore about the Magna Lite WR SG is how they’ve designed the ankle area. The stretchable wool collar makes them incredibly easy to slip on, and there’s absolutely no restriction around the ankle. Even the sole is remarkably flexible, despite its robust appearance. The interior is lined with a soft, sort of minky material that is new for Vivobarefoot this season (same material is on the interior of the new Gobi Hi). Also new is an algae performance sole. It’s a light, breathable sole, with some squish.The Opanka Ballerina is a new model introduced in 2023, and it offers the same soft and incredibly light sensation on your feet as their Opanka slip-ons. The upper is made from super soft, high-quality smooth leather in two different colors. Around the top edge, there’s a wider elastic band that ensures a better and more secure fit while also adding a casual touch to the ballerinas. The sole is super thin and flexible, giving you an amazing ground feel. Sizing & Fit: Addis is available in both women’s and men’s sizes. The women’s shoes, which I’m reviewing here, are suitable for narrow and medium-wide feet. My feet measure 26.3/10 cm, and I find them slightly too narrow for my feet. Addis shoes don’t have as strong of a slope towards the little toe as some other VIVO models (e.g., Geo Court, Novus, etc.). As they slope less, this makes them more suitable for various foot shapes, not just those with the longest big toe. Keep in mind that men’s sizes are wider and have a slightly different toe box shape (more square-shaped). Their shoes were also our first barefoot shoes and the first barefoot shoes for our family, holding a special place in our hearts as everything began with them.

Novus and Novus Mid are new models introduced in 2023, featuring a unique combination of a rugged outdoor sole and urban upper design, giving them a distinctive and stylish look. The Novus is available in two different heights for both men and women. The Mid version takes a little more time to put on, and the organic laces require a bit more effort to untie.The Gobi III is an ankle boot in between the height of the Gobi and the Gobi Hi Top. It’s got a high top sneaker vibe going on, which is a new look for Vivo and I’m really digging it.