Vivobarefoot Gobi II Women's Classic Desert Boot

I love the barefoot shoes, and they are not so easy to find since the trend has seemed to fade somewhat. I am a size 8(mostly) to 8 1/2 with high arch slightly wide width . Wide shoes have always been to wide, yet some average width shoes can be to tight. . I read the reviews on the vibrobarefoot website for these particular shoes as well as on amazon . I found the comment that seemed most consistent in these reviews was that these ran big. Now I dont know if they would be considered to run big if you are on the large end of the shoe size though. I purchased the 38 which is a 7 1/2 to 8 and find that they fit me well in length and width. Maybe for a 7 1/2 it would be to large though. The issue I have is that getting them on . The opening is kind of small because the tongue is stitched to the sides. . Has a thingy in the back that you can tug on which helps. Thinking of using shoe horn.. But once they are on they are fine. A previous reviewer said the letter is stiff and unlined. That is true and I noted that . , but I have been wearing them most of the day and as I wear them the leather is getting softer . I do recommend these, just be cautious in the size you decide purchase.As a note: the inner sole is meant to be removed for the "ultimate barefoot experience" and I found that by removing this innersole it increases the overall size of the shoe.UPDATE this shoes are much easier to put on now that they are breaking in

Super comfortable barefoot-style shoes. I have the Vivobarefoot Jing Jing (flats) in size 9, so that's what I ordered in these at first (EU size 40), but I didn't realize that these have an insole, which made them too big when I removed it. I live in a warm climate and don't need the insole for thermal protection. I prefer to get as close to barefoot feel as I can so I like them without the insole. When I ordered the next size smaller (US size 8.5/EU size 39) and removed the insole, they were perfect. So if you plan to remove the insole, consider sizing down! Also, the lace-up style works great for my narrow feet.I did spray them with some  Scotchgard Suede and Nubuck Leather Protector  spray to be sure these won't get water damaged as easily which I recommend.

I love the Gobi II line from Vivobarefoot. I now own three pairs in different colors, and several other Vivobarefoot models, as well. They are all well made, comfortable, and attractive. I receive regular complements on how cute and comfortable-looking these shoes are.One important point for would-be buyers - when I say "fit as expected", I mean that they fit how I've learned the Gobi II last will fit, which is about a half size smaller than some of their other lasts. I normally wear a size 37 EU/7 US, and the Gobi II in a 38 EU fits great, if a tad loose. But for me, a tad loose is much better than the tight fit I experienced with the 37 EU Gobi II, especially in a barefoot shoe.

I ordered a size 39, which is what I normally wear. Compared to my size 39 Lucy Lites, these shoes are longer and the toe box is not quite as wide (though it is still comfortable). The Vibram sole is the same, which I love. I wound up giving them to my daughter, who has slightly longer feet than me, and she is very happy with them. I would try ordering a size 38 for myself, but the price has gone up considerably since I bought the first pair.

Nice quality shoes, but I sent them back as they were too big in my usual size. Others seem to be comfortable in this cut of boot, but I felt like they were going to cut into my ankle when walking, so I didn't re-order in a smaller size. I ended up getting a Vivobarefoot loafer instead and it's a nice, comfortable shoe with much better leather than most of my other shoes. Looks like they'll last a long time.

I love Vivobarefoot shoes, and these are my fourth pair. I wanted to ABSOLUTELY love them, but the leather creased on the right foot and hurts my big toe. I'm waiting for the leather to mellow out a bit, and am hoping this won't be a problem forever. I've had them for a month now, and this is the only issue I have! The leather does scratch easily; I recommend treating it.

The fit runs a little big. Love the roomy toe box. I wear Luna sandals during the warm months and this shoe was an easy transition. The Gobi is very flexible and the suede is very soft. The only down side is that you won't be able to keep the suede looking clean and new (unless you treat it, maybe?), as it shows every water spot. Overall, if you're looking for a barefoot compatible casual shoe, this shoe fits the bill.

I have two other Vivobarefoot shoe styles in a size 40 and they fit well, so I ordered the same size in the Gobi II. Strangely, they are about an inch too long for my foot and at the same time too narrow. Although I love the style and the look of them, they appear clownish on my feet because they stick out from my toes. I will return them, and probably won't try for another size, expecting that a smaller size will definitely feel too narrow for my feet. I really wish Vivobarefoot made wide sizes! (Review by Laura Bilski)

Now these shoes prove, to me, that style does not triumph over substance as I really don't think they are the best looking shoes I own (although I know my sister disagrees with me) BUT they are so comfortable that I have worn them almost every day since I've had them! In fact changing my mind on what I'm going to wear so that I can wear these, seriously these are so comfortable that I find that I am still wearing them hours after I have got home from work. It really is like walking barefoot.As I "break them in" I think that the look improves but maybe I'm just getting used to them?I would say they are quite a wide fit (and I do have narrow feet) but they are a good size 7

wunderschöner Schuh, robustes natürliches Leder, paßt auch bei etwas breiteren Füßen (am Anfang etwas flach am Ballen, aber das gibt sich mit der Zeit). Super Barfußgefühl, v.a. ohne Innensohle.

Nix für frauen mit zahrten fesseln. Viel zu großzügig. Gebe aber dennoch 2 sterne weil ich vivobarefood liebe und nur noch barfußschuhe trage

der beste Schuh unter den Barfuss-Schuhen,die ich hauptsächlich trage.Sieht gut aus,passt perfekt.Kann man zu jeder Jahreszeit und zu jeder Kleidung tragen.Ist seinen Preis wert!

Fit as expected