Barefoot Water Shoes: Vivobarefoot Ultra III Bloom

[@PGBlanks]

If you missed my video on how barefoot shoes changed my life, click here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqi4aaGgpr14nZI

[@hughforster]

I just bought a pair. They look really cool and almost feel good, except for the awful blister they are causing especially on my right big Toe. They also run a bit against the ball of my ankle on the left side. I’m worried I’ll never adapt To them as they’re too painful to walk in. It’s a shame because they could be the perfect show for me because I live in a hot and wet climate. They’re breathable, lightweight, they don’t get wet or smelly. But the pain they cause is terrible. I might have to return them. These are the fourth vivo shoe I have owned. Love the Gobi, they are the perfect shoe.

[@jazzmonk5670]

Whenever I ask my wife her thoughts about my barefoot shoes, she gives me the same answer and disgusted look too! 😂🤣

[@michaeltylerstewart]

I bought these and have a love hate relationship with them. I get complimented frequently about how unique they are. I love that I have a tradition shoe that I can wear without socks, and one thing's for sure, it never gets stinky. I've used them fulltime since March, however, and when I go to music festivals, I still do need to add moleskin and other blister guards to prevent from being miserable. Unfortunately, nothing else quite exists that does this concept better. I'm hoping the Ultra IV Bloom fixes these issues.

[@PGBlanks]

Music fests are an underrated use case! Where do you typically get blisters wearing these?

[@michaeltylerstewart]

@@PGBlanksTop of pinky and big toe, and the heel. I might just go with a sandleshoe next time, but I do like how these look close enough to traditional shoes that you could theoretically get away with it in an l environment where shoes are more socially acceptable.

[@NoVoiOvi]

Yeah, same experience here. I use these a lot, and get scuffing in my pinky side when not also wearing socs. The inital comfort was bad, and the bend in foodbed area was awful. It has gotten a lot better tough. I would rate these a 80e shoes max. The idea is excellent tough, material choises and comfort not so much.

[@michaeltylerstewart]

@@NoVoiOvi I had the same problem with my pinky area, I just got some shoe pads from CVS for bunions and placed them there. Now, I love these shoes!

[@alexduero]

Primus Lite 3s are a good gym shoe alternative to those. I've also heard the new Motus Strengths are an excellent gym shoe too.

[@trishllamas]

Vivobarefoot water shoes are very good for water activities. Tried it for dragonboat paddling training & competition, wading at the beach esp if the beach is rocky/sharp corals, going to Kawasan Falls in Cebu PH, snorkelling. It is quick-dry. On drying- you can technically turn it upside down to drain all the water.

[@Omar-kw5ui]

Thanks for the review. I especially liked how you talked about using these as gym shoes. Does the sand scratch/rub your feet raw when you're at the beach in these like a cheap flip flop would when the sand gets between the top of your feet the straps?

[@Lala-hs4eh]

These were also my first pair of barefoot shoes! I bought them because I needed something similar to Crocs. I'm a vet assistant, and things get very "messy" sometimes so needed something that I could use and wash up every day. I also use these shoes to go to the lake and river, they are nice for that but sometimes gravel gets through the holes. I have them it's been 3 years now and I am really satisfied! Next, I want to try them for long walks in the forest. I love them because I believe they have the potential of being great multitasking barefoot shoes.

[@Jimbosreptiles]

How flexible are the shoes ?

[@michrisoft]

@@Jimbosreptiles I mean.. you saw him roll it into a ball right?

[@victoriaduenas1]

I ordered this shoes and I had to ask for a replacement because the right one was way narrower than the left one, they took too long to get me the replacement and in the end, one of them was still narrower than the other, I just decided to keep them, but to be honest, I expected something better.

[@Ichorof]

Any recommendations for a running shoe I can use without socks? I was hoping this would be it so thanks for the review!😂

[@HectorMartinez-us1lr]

Great review! How is the sizing? I've heard some people say they go down a size while others say they fit true to size. What has your experience been with fit?

[@zinput]

I got these and they are far too big. Not even close to true to size. I even used the foot scanner tool.

[@michaeltylerstewart]

I had to get the absolute smallest size available

[@zzzZETOzzz]

Do they squeak when wet similar to crocs

[@XANA96]

Honest review. Cheers :)

[@InspiredByBrad]

Thank you for this review! I have a pair of Gobi II. Are these soles a tough rubber like the Gobi? Long wearing and tough enough for sharp barnacles?

[@chr1staki]

I was gonna get these before I saw this 😂 Water drainage is an oversight

[@PGBlanks]

It's weird right?! I have to tip my foot to the side to fully drain it haha

[@trevorvermeulen957]

Nothing a drill won’t fix with one or two tiny holes. Problem is if you have dry feet and step in water it will come in too.

[@michrisoft]

I don't, personally, step out of water and just stand completely still. The water will train as you continue walking.

[@ForteanEnquirer]

I did wonder about these, but thought they might be a bit too plasticky of feel for me

[@PGBlanks]

They definitely aren't a "first barefoot shoe" even though it was my first one! Very specialist use case for water sports and activities. Unless you really like the look and really liked Crocs 😄

[@luxofficial7]

I love vivos, these seem pretty cool and useful, but I do no water sports

[@axswa8113]

Does it shrank yet?

[@PGBlanks]

not for me but it has softened over time which is good

[@SSH01]

​@@PGBlanksCan you do the planks in them yet or still no ? and is there any simular ones to these which are better ?

[@PGBlanks]

@@SSH01 Still annoying and i just do barefoot for planks. Any other barefoot shoe that isn't made of plastic will work better haha. Like the Vivobarefoot Primus Lite