GOBI BOOT / the best vivobarefoot boots for casual

[@anniwilson2534]

I love the overlaid leather toe design on these boots and the fact the sole is stitched on. Looks and practicality from Vivo 👍🏼

[@AndrewFolts]

Yea, I think the overlays actually add a lot of waterproofing value. My feet always stay dry in the Gobi's.

[@Gman1024]

Very cool all season option.

[@AndrewFolts]

Totally! Wish they also came in the Winterized tan color, that was dope, as well/

[@kitcraft9516]

I wish I could just walk into the store and try these on. I have wide feet (4E) but my problem has never been the toe box. My forefoot/ball is way, way wider than my toes and even my midfoot is pretty wide. Finding a good all season barefoot boot is proving to be hard. I have wedge shaped feet, I guess. I was hoping these might be the boot but maybe not.

[@alex-sh3zy]

order them. send them back if you dont like them.

[@kitcraft9516]

​@@alex-sh3zy Normally if there is a consensus that they won't work for extra wide feet then it is a clear sign for me to move on to the next model, lol. I've done the order them and send them back runaround more than a few times now.

[@Lord_Marquaad]

Damn, it's expensive being not normal 😔

[@kitcraft9516]

@@Lord_Marquaad Lol, sure can be.

[@AndrewFolts]

They're certainly the widest Vivo's, but for extra-wide, you'd want to look at Be Lenka bit.ly/3TloaW7, Softstar kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5aWm2WVj9NrgtE, or Realfoot bit.ly/3NzbwRu

[@AndrewFolts]

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[@rikjongsma]

You know or the Aylla Uma Chelsea Men Brown will be available in a summer edition?

[@AndrewFolts]

Not that I know of, which is too bad. Most barefoot Chelsea boots seem to be insulated.

[@zackstratis]

Hi Andrew do you have a favorite wide bare foot winter boot that has a stitched tongue so when you step in puddles you have a better chance of not flooding the inside? Thanks for what you do. Zack

[@AndrewFolts]

Hey Zack, yea, my most-used winter boot right now is the Realfoot Trekker High. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKKlnKCLrK5pftk It's got an extra-wide toebox, which I don't even need but actually love due to more traction and space for toesplay and thick socks. It's also got a gusseted tongue and excellent water resistance with an inner membrane. If you don't want something fully extra-wide, the Vivo Gobi Boot or Warmlined kzbin.info/www/bejne/poGcZHx-qLaol5o have a stitched sole that wraps quite high up the sides for protection from puddles. For trails my go-to is the Vivo Magna FG kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIqsiHxqbM2ipaM or Tracker AT Leather kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHSliYqpaNydfs0 for super wet trails.

[@zackstratis]

@ gusseted tongue ! Thats the term for a sealed tongue. Such and important feature that so many shoe/boot websites don’t explain. Thanks Andrew. I’ll check out realfoot trekker.

[@sadikazam]

Did u get ur hands on the new gobi luxe and ra luxe Would love to see a review on them too

[@AndrewFolts]

They're still pre-order, but I'll ask for some when they're in stock. Both look amazing!

[@AlejandroColon-zo9es]

Hey @Andrew Folts, can you tell me where you got those cargo pants? They look slim just how I like my pants!

[@simoneala3]

Hi,nice video thanks, love this boots, I’m new in barefoot shoes, I try the the size 9 and 10 and both worn however the 10 give more room, I try the Primus all weather and looks for this one I will need 10, do you record will be better to get 9 that feet as a glove or 10 with more room in case my foot change? Many thanks

[@AndrewFolts]

My rule of thumb (literally) is 1/2 to 1 full thumbnail's length between the end of my toe and the front of the shoe. This way I have a little room to grow and don't hit the front when going down a steep hill or adding thick socks in the wintertime.

[@Smattyy]

I really have to make a decision if I should get these or the winterised version before they sell out. Is the outsole exactly the same? Just different color? And is it very uncomfortable to walk on gravel with 3,7 mm thickness? It seems like the outsole is hard according to you and offer good protection despite being so thin.

[@AndrewFolts]

Yep, they're the same, just insulation vs not. With a wool felt insole bit.ly/46EsKEu for a little warmth and padding, either Gobi Boot feels amazing to walk on gravel. That said, a thin sole can get worn down faster on rough gravel (although pavement is not a problem), so if youre on gravel a lot, then I'd go for something with the FG sole. The Magna FG kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5rEdKVomr11fbs is my all-time favorite barefoot boot for walking on all terrain-flexible, but also rugged, and very convenient to slip on. FOLTSY20 for 20% off is still running, I believe.

[@AlejandroColon-zo9es]

Hey Andrew, can you please tell me what cargo pants you're rocking. They look slim just how I like em!

[@AndrewFolts]

L.L. Bean Explorer Ripstop. Just talked about them in my cargo pants video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/inq5o5x-e7Z3b5o

[@xingehuang7675]

Want to purchase Scott or gobi, which one you recommend? And better

[@AndrewFolts]

The Gobi is more flexible and better if you're doing longer walks. The Scott is also great, but a little more structured, so it's ideal for moderate casual use and as a work boot with some lightweight protection.

[@SevenMornings4249]

What kind of felt wool inserts do you use?

[@AndrewFolts]

Alpaca. bit.ly/46EsKEu But Wildling sells some good ones too. bit.ly/49m2Yqg

[@yentindall]

Hi! Thank you very much for your review. I’m between sizes. Should I size up or size down? 😊

[@AndrewFolts]

Hey Yen, I'm a 10.5 and the 11 (44) always works for me, so maybe sizing up is the thing to do.

[@yentindall]

Thank you very much for your reply. 😊

[@bella-bee]

I went back and forth over your gobis as you flexed the sole and I could see lateral cracks! Oh no! Looked at my brand new ones and they do too. It’s intended, part of the sole design.

[@AndrewFolts]

Do you mean the stitching part?

[@wazatam]

Beatiful shoes but it seems too long like "Pennywise shoes" maybe it'was the proper size?

[@AndrewFolts]

Both Gobi's ran true to size for me. I'm always a 43-44 and the Vivo 44 fits perfectly, but you could size down if needed.

[@wazatam]

@@AndrewFolts same size for me!thank for your videos!

[@neonbaha]

190 euros for a pair is so expensive in my opinion

[@AndrewFolts]

All my original Vivo's are still going after 3,000+ miles and seven years, so at most you're spending $5/mo. You can also use FOLTSY10 or FOLTSY20 for a discount. That said, whether you should pay the price just depends on how much you like the boots, how much you'll use them, and if you're willing to take care of them, so that they last.

[@neonbaha]

@@AndrewFolts thanks @AndrewFolts great to hear the boots have this resilience, i'm still debating myself if i go for it or not.

[@user-gi7rs3hw8r]

I have two pairs of these in brown for my U.P.S. uniform. Highly recommend especially with replaceable sole. I Wear them all day every day from 30°-75°F until I go to shorts and low tops. Been using the sensus lately with shorts. If you can find me a size 39 (us womens 8, yes I'm a 5'6" man with feet to match 😂) in the winterized like you reviewed a year ago, id kill for a pair. Been looking for the insulated pair to no avail.

[@AndrewFolts]

Great to know they worked for UPS, I figured they'd be nice for delivery drivers. Lucky you about the Sensus, even I haven't been able to get one yet! Hopefully they'll bring back the Winterized this fall. You can also check revivo.com.