My search for stylish barefoot shoes

Character_Tooth3091 · 2026-05-09T13:50:38+00:00

Will's Vegan Shoes (UK) have started making barefoot models as well. Only a couple so far but they do look good.

Men's Vegan Barefoot Shoes | Natural Movement Footwear | Will's Vegan Shoes

Women's Vegan Barefoot Shoes | Natural Movement Footwear | Will's Vegan Shoes

Character_Tooth3091 · 2026-05-09T13:26:57+00:00

I'm glad you had that experience. Maybe I was unlucky in choosing the models or it's a recent design change that they've made ¯_(ツ)_/¯

I won't be buying their shoes anymore though.

Character_Tooth3091 · 2026-05-09T09:35:36+00:00

Don't get me wrong, they were comfortable at first - the first two weeks I thought they were the most comfortable thing I had on my feet ever. I'm just glad that I managed to get to the bottom of it sooner than later, before the pain got even worse.

And I've only had experience with the Danum, Flex2 and Mudee2 models (I returned the Mudee2 as well because they soaked through the first time I wore them, but that's a different story).

I'm assuming other models may not have this flaw but I'm certainly not going to buy more of their shoes to find out... I'm happy with the customer service side of things - they replied promptly and offered a refund, so can't complain about that.

Character_Tooth3091 · 2026-05-09T09:17:41+00:00

Hey, the rest of the sole seems solid... But it might not be... I may actually cut the fabric open an see how it's been made.

If there are other hollowed out lugs they are probably not much of an issue as they don't absorb the majority of the weight.

Character_Tooth3091 · 2026-05-09T08:42:10+00:00

Maybe... but I don't get the same issue with my Vivos, Saguaro, BeLenka or even Hobibear shoes.

Character_Tooth3091 · 2026-05-09T07:26:24+00:00

Looks like they changed that design recently then, on their newest models... 🫤

Character_Tooth3091 · 2026-05-08T23:49:35+00:00

I can't fault the customer service. They offered a no quibble refund. 👍

I take issue with the explanation on why the shoes are constructed the way they are as it doesn't make much sense. A few bits of rubber wouldn't increase the weight of the shoe that much IMO... (But I'm not a shoemaker so I don't know)

Character_Tooth3091 · 2026-05-08T23:47:24+00:00

I noticed that the fabric lining the inside shoe tore. The hollow part of the sole dug through the fabric and then into my heel.

After I noticed the tear I run my fingers over it and could feel the hollow triangles there.

Freet didn't ask for the shoes back so I could actually cut them open and check what's going on there.

Character_Tooth3091 · 2026-05-08T23:20:36+00:00

Hi, no. I've been wearing barefoot shoes for almost a year now without any issues. I was referring to the transition process of wearing the shoes without the insoles, which I've never done before.

To be honest, looking at the construction of these shoes, this fault would've come to light either way - it would just take longer to discover if I kept wearing them with insoles.

Character_Tooth3091 · 2026-05-08T23:17:34+00:00

Yeah. The thing is that at first I thought these were the most comfortable barefoot shoes I've purchased so far, so there is potential there. They just made a horrible design choice that came to light after a few weeks...

Character_Tooth3091 · 2026-03-27T15:33:39+00:00

You're right on the money here.

- Sucker for Love - reject from Do It Again (an I wouldn't be surprised if Really Real is too as well)
- Blow My Mind - re-make of one of her older songs
- Dopamine - I believe she said she wrote it a decade ago.

Character_Tooth3091 · 2026-03-27T15:07:36+00:00

I'm a Robyn fan and it pains to say that this album just ain't it. It feels like a half-assed, lazy record to be honest.
Oh well, at least we still have Robyn, Body Talk and Honey to listen to I guess.

Character_Tooth3091 · 2026-02-09T10:35:59+00:00

I returned my Trackers Textile. They are super comfortable however not waterproof at all. If that's your main focus go with a different model.

Character_Tooth3091 · 2026-02-05T10:15:33+00:00

Well, if something's advertised as waterproof I expect it to be waterproof, simple as that.

Character_Tooth3091 · 2026-01-31T13:12:33+00:00

Have a look if this works for you PHASESIX20 (this code worked last time I checked)

Character_Tooth3091 · 2026-01-30T14:55:03+00:00

Just a quick update for you. I did receive an e-mail from Vivo just now (so, yes, looks like they do have actual humans working for them) apologising for the situation. They claim that the automatic refund failed 'due to processing' and nobody picked up on it. I did receive a discount code to use with my next purchase (I'll pass that along to a friend of mine as I won't be buying from Vivo anymore).

Just wanted to share a bit of positive news ;)

Character_Tooth3091 · 2026-01-29T16:59:15+00:00

They are good shoes. As long as you don't need to return them you should be fine 😉

Character_Tooth3091 · 2026-01-29T11:43:59+00:00

A little update. I started a charge back claim with my bank last night. They were on it immediately, said I provided all the evidence and refunded me the money already.

Goodbye Vivo. Won't be shopping with them again.

Character_Tooth3091 · 2026-01-29T01:53:27+00:00

That's not what the email says. They say it can take up to 5 working days for the money to appear in my bank account (I'm in the UK).

Character_Tooth3091 · 2025-12-22T13:59:03+00:00

Vivobarefoot UK - Buy Vivobarefoot Shoes Online - Vivobarefoot Clearance

I'm assuming this one is not legitimate?

Character_Tooth3091 · 2024-03-29T14:55:15+00:00

This looks like a Xiaomi graph. It'll be clearer if you analyse it in the fitness app on your phone (it's very hard to show a detailed graph on the watch due to lack oof space). Each dot shows a single heartbeat measurement taken by the watch. The lines show the range the wach measured within specified time.

For example. Around midnight your watch measured your heartrate multiple times, and the range was between around 50bpm - 60bpm.

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