Vivo Gobi Boots One Year Review | Nearly Perfect

[@OwenJackson]

What are your thoughts on wearing these?

[@anniwilson2534]

Owen, I’ve the winterised women’s version of these in dark green. The upper hook system is a faff (great word 😂) because the laces are flat, if they were round I think it would be easier. What I do is continue the lacing criss cross up to the hooks, so no over-tying as you did - then tie the top bow as normal. That way you can just unhook the already tied bow to take them off, and re-hook after putting them back on. Let me know if this works for you!

[@garykennedy1707]

I wonder if they created these eyelets to keep the shoelaces from snagging on the other boot like in my other vivobarefoot’s

[@OwenJackson]

Hey Gary, it’s certainly possible it’s a design solution, although I haven’t personally experienced that issue with other boots. Which model of Vivos have you noticed the snagging? Thanks for being part of the conversation 👣

[@matt260]

Have them and love them, although the tread of the bottom would be better with something for rugged similar to their other boots.

[@OwenJackson]

Hey Matt. That would definitely Complement the boot and give it more all terrain competency. Are they your favourite barefoot footwear? How long have you been a barefoot fan?

[@joeb84]

100% The boots are great and look great. Always getting compliments about them. But those bloody speed hooks. I've got my own technique now but yeah definitely annoying

[@OwenJackson]

Hey Joe, that’s awesome! You’ll have to share your technique with me. Always curious about new solutions. I Tried a Gobi product recently with a revised system which negates this issue... Stay tuned!

[@valdius85]

Vivo makes such good looking shoes.

[@OwenJackson]

Agreed 😃 What are your current favourite models?

[@valdius85]

@ Forest Tracker ESC - like a Land Cruiser of barefoot shoes. Plus hiking in Japan is very technical, with lots of mud when starting and rocks on top of peaks.

[@Smattyy]

Have you ever worn them in rain? Would like to know how well they handle a little bit of wet weather. Nothing extreme.

[@OwenJackson]

No problems in the wet, the leather does a great job of keeping my feet dry. I'll be giving them a good treatment of Renapur for winter duties 🫡

[@Smattyy]

@OwenJackson Great!👍 thx

[@AE1Bat]

kinda sad set of "speed hooks" on those boots

[@OwenJackson]

Could be faster 😅 What's your current boot of choice?