RSSVivo Barefoot Shoes Eco Product Review
September 29, 2008 · Written by Adam
More and more people are looking for ethical footwear and also ones made out of recycled material. The pair I own that meet that criteria are the Vivo Barefoot Dharma. I got mine from Male Organics although made by Terra Plana they’re widely available.
The thing about them isn’t just they’re made from as much recycled materials as possible or its eco-design, but these shoes are meant to mimic walking barefoot. Hmmm doesn’t sound good for you? Well according to Terra Plana it is. In fact it’ll improve your posture and strengthen your feet which have been protected by traditional shoes.
Saying that, they do take some getting used to. The soles seem very thin and you feel every stone. But they are puncture resistant and don’t seem to get worn down very quickly at all. After a few test walks where I was unsure, but I gradually got used to wearing them and like them a lot. Supposedly they’re ideal for playing sport in, but maybe not the Dharma, there are other shoes in the range which are probably more suitable.
I was a little worried about them starting to smell as I don’t wear socks but they are treated with an anti-bacterial lining and seem fine so far. They’re pretty unusual too so I get lots of nice comments and my next footwear purchase will definitely be an eco one.
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What fabulous shoes! I think I might buy someone for my hubby. He is sure to love them – being cool to wear and eco-friendly at the same time.
Those are great looking shoes. I agree with Leanna and want to get my hubby a pair too. Of course I want a pair for me as well, even if they are just for guys.
It just makes sense to buy eco friendly shoes. Shoes don’t usually last that long since people tend to be hard on their shoes. They don’t look too bad for shoes made from recycled materials.
Adam has the green pair and they do look unusual as he says.I have some Ethletic trainers from Autonomie too, take a look if you’re interested.
Hello. First I’ll just say that I too have indulged in a pair of terra plana shoes and I love feeling “every stone,” I often imagine that hiking and walking have a reflexiological affect and massage my organs via my feet!
So in a world where “we” often orient ourselves toward “customer satisfaction” aka the “needs” of the consumer are held as paramount whether or not workers are paid a true living wage. This is a tough question as to survive and please the consuming world can be quite expensive and quite intoxicating for those involved. Who made my shoes is really what I want to know and do they feel some satisfaction and appreciation for their work?
Good question, I’m not sure (m)any of us know he answer
I’ve been wearing some barefoot shoes called Vibram FiveFingers for around 6 months and was looking for some more barefoot shoes that can be worn on an every day basis. I think Vivo Barefoot are just what i’m looking for. The fact that they are eco friendly is a huge bonus! Thanks for pointing that out, i wasn’t aware of it!