The shoe itself is designed to be more foot-shaped than shoe-shaped so users have a more controlled and natural feel of their movement. Vivobarefoot believes that the human foot is already a masterpiece. Their philosophy is to allow the foot to move freely and naturally which is how they designed most of their footwear including the Geo Racer.

Ha, ha - all the puns, mate – all the puns. Joking aside, yes – we’ve got to meet the standards we’ve set ourselves on sustainability. Vivo doesn’t do tight footwear – but we love a tight design brief. That’s where the magic happens. It forces new approaches – some we meet, some are a longer journey. My feeling is that you really can wear the Geo Court with almost anything. Of course, you’re not going to step into a boardroom meeting in white sneaks. But thanks to current fashion trends, this type of shoe can look very put together. In the context of lifting and strength training, the Vivobarefoot Geo Racer Knit excels the board. If you’re performing heavy barbell lifts, the 4mm thin sole will help limit the overall range of motion you’re working with especially in movements like deadlifts. I’ve deadlifted over 500 lbs in this model with ease and no sign of compression. VIVOBAREFOOT Geo Racer II shoes are perfectly designed for your running activities. They are lightweight, durable, comfortable, and breathable, making them perfect both as gym shoes and daily wear.

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For the Vivobarefoot Geo Racer Knit’s performance, I’m breaking the below into a few different sections to discuss how this barefoot shoe performs in a variety of settings. The upper is simple and straightforward with only one color and a hexagonal design on the side. Its main material is mesh engineered from recycled PET plastic, making it breathable and appropriate for summer and spring. Fit These barefoot shoes are certainly more than a walk in the park. Here’s a great way to be a part of saving the planet, one step at a time, literally . What Are the VIVOBAREFOOT Men’s Shoes Best for?

Color-wise, the is Limestone version is considered white, but they have a slight greyish/off-white tinge to them that is common in white leather shoes. You only notice it if you put them up against something else that’s a true bright-white, though. Its lightweight feature coupled with its durable and sturdy sole makes it suitable for various activities. The barefoot men’s shoes are also made from comfortable, breathable material with no itch, contractions, or skin irritations making it a perfect all-day wear. Not at all. It’s not an, ‘either-or’– you know, sure it’s got the looks that make it perfect for getting up to mischief round the neighbourhood. But it’s technical, performance footwear – don’t be in any doubt about that. Cross-fit, lifting – those disciplines demand balance and the role the foot plays is fundamental. Or you might get acrobatic like the athletes we met doing calisthenics. When you blend the look, the flexibility and feel – how that improves balance and strength – it’s just a very elegant solution that sits across lifestyle and active. Across the board, the VIVOBAREFOOT Geo Racer II brings in another model with ultralight and versatile designs. It is highly rated thanks to its exceptional pros that set it apart from regular men’s shoes. The VIVOBAREFOOT Geo Racer II shoes are durable, lightweight, and stretchy. This feature makes it perfect for easy movement and maneuvering. So yeah, it stretches pretty well. Can I Transition Directly from Regular to Barefoot Shoes?

Takeaway Thoughts

These are leather, so they’re easy to treat ( find a product here) and wipe clean. The only place I’ve struggled to remove a stain is the stitching at the pinky toe. They did this arts attachment for the front parts of the sides and day 1! I dropped them when I was taking some don’t-wear-them-yet-woman, get-some-clean-pics pictures. Some soaking may take care of even that. The VIVOBAREFOOT men’s shoe models have a thin sole design that allows your feet to connect smoothly with the ground during your running and recreational activities. The Geo Racer II also comes in a sole light structure that is sturdy and durable to get you past your vigorous activities. Below are the commonly asked questions asked about the VIVOBAREFOOT Geo Racer II men’s shoes Does the VIVOBAREFOOT Geo Racer II Stretch?

I bought these during last year’s sale and was initially looking to use them as a long distance running shoe, but for a number of reasons, these ended up becoming a daily wear shoe and weight lifting shoe. The shoe uppers are made of leather, which makes them so easy to keep bright and clean. Most of the time all you need to do is wipe them down and if they get scuffed you can use a rubber to erase marks. The interior is partially lined with leather and partially fabric. Inside is a removable performance insole called Bloom. It was made with a combination of EVA foam and BLOOM algae. It improves the shoe’s breathability from within, allowing the air to circulate to keep the foot cool. Yes. This model has a removable insole and the internal structure of the shoe is finished so if you remove the insole there are no “open” hems and construction details. 2. Do the Vivobarefoot Geo Racer Knit fit true-to-size? The knit upper, while lightweight and breathable, is definitely not going to be the most durable when it comes to resisting friction on the upper of the shoe. In addition, I actually don’t like running in this model outside either and feel like the knit in this shoe will be more prone to stretching out with longer running sessions.

Review Summary

If you have further questions about the construction of this model, I’d be glad to answer anything you have so drop comments below as you have them. The lacing and stitching do a great job of disguising the width of the toe box and they look like a stylish shoe by any standard. The subtle sheen of the leather gives them a little class, but they’re simple enough to work for just about any style, whether feminine or masculine.