VivoBiome

Personalised scan-to-print footwear made to enhance your natural well-being

VivoBiome is Vivobarefoot's innovation platform - pioneering a scan-to-print circular footwear system fit for the future

This isn't just a product - it's a new movement. A radical shift away from ill-fitting sandals toward truly personalised footwear.

The Tabi Gen 02 is the next step in barefoot freedom - shaped from your scan and engineered to support natural mobility and full body wellness from the ground up.

FEATURED ON

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ULTRA_Lightweight & DURABLE CARBON® BL6 PU foam engineered for durability, grip, and next-to-nothing feel_

// Each Tabi IN THIS IMAGE weighs approx 91g _

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AMPLIFIED FEEL ULTRA-THIN SOLE WITH SENSORY TEXTURE FOR MAXIMUM GROUND FEEDBACK_

// THE PRODUCT thickness IN THIS IMAGE is 2.001mm _

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ENHANCED FLEX ERGONOMIC FLEX ZONES AND SPLIT-TOE DESIGN FOR BALANCE, CONTROL, AND PROPULSION_

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PERSONALISED FIT PRECISION-SHAPED FROM YOUR VOLUMENTAL® FOOT SCAN. ROOM TO SPLAY, LOAD, AND MOVE NATURALLY_

You are the technology We believe the best shoe is the one that's barely there. Because feet don't need more to function naturally - they need less.
Feet are the foundation of the kinetic chain, a sophisticated system of interconnecting joints and muscles that orchestrates seamless movement. Proprioception - your body's sense of position and motion - relies on sensory feedback from the ground. With next to nothing between your feet and the ground, feedback flows freely, so the kinetic chain can respond with balance, alignment, and natural movement.

PRECISE PERSONALISED FIT

A foot-shaped design enables your toes to splay, improving balance and providing a stable base of support.

AMPLIFIED SENSORY FEEDBACK

A thin sole allows the thousands of nerve endings in each foot to send sensory feedback to the brain, helping you move with skill.

ENHANCED NATURAL MOVEMENT

Flexible footwear lets muscles and tendons load and recoil, strengthening your feet for a natural spring in every step.

Your footprint creates the blueprint Your feet are unique - so your footwear should be too. Our scanning technology captures your foot's exact shape, ensuring a precise fit designed for natural movement and maximum comfort.

It all starts with your feet

Narrow, rigid, cushioned shoes are undermining our health - restricting natural movement, limiting flexibility, and weakening our feet, with consequences that ripple throughout the entire kinetic chain.

Barefootwear restores what's been lost - allowing your feet to move as they're meant to, rebuilding strength and stability from the ground up. The perfect footwear isn't just protective, it's regenerative - to feet, human movement, and planetary health.

Your feet already have everything they need. So let them do their thing.

SHOE-SHAPED PROBLEM

of people end up with some kind of foot problems *

Ill-fitting, cushioned shoes restrict natural movement and weaken the muscles that support your entire body. Your feet are built to move - not to be held still.

*American Podiatric Medical Association (2014, May 19)

FOOT-SHAPED SOLUTION

increase in foot strength
in just 6 months **

Strong feet are key to skilful movement and injury prevention. Going barefoot or minimalist footwear strengthens the intrinsic foot muscles.

**Study by Curtis; "Daily activity in minimalist footwear increases foot strength" (2021)

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Behind the innovation

VivoBiome spearheads Vivobarefoot's transformative feet-first tech platform — pioneering an on-demand, scan-to-print approach to barefoot footwear.

Tabi Gen 02 is the next step toward the world's first personalised barefoot footwear platform — developed in partnership with Carbon, providing advanced technology, materials, and a distributed print network, and manufactured by Oechsler, our dedicated production partner.

We're building a new kind of footwear system — personalised, low-waste, and fit for the future.

Pioneers at the frontier of footwear

Ross Edgley

Adventurer / Athlete / Author

Most shoes do not let your feet be feet - they are more like foot prisons. But thanks to Vivobarefoot, my feet got out of jail years ago. Now, with VivoBiome, it is a whole new level - these are not just sandals, they are a natural sensory extension of me.

Laura Crane

Professional surfer / athlete

Surfers know what it feels like to have truly free feet. VivoBiome brings that on land - my feet feel everything, move naturally, and recover faster. It is like wearing nothing, but better.

John John Florence

3x world champion surfer / conservationist

FAQs

What is VivoBiome?

VivoBiome is Vivobarefoot's innovation platform - pioneering a scan-to-print circular footwear system.

Guided by four principles - made-to-order, made-to-measure, made locally, and made-to-be-remade - we're building towards the world's first personalised barefoot footwear health platform. Simply put - we're building the perfect footwear system: personalised, low-waste, and fit for the future.

Personalised scan-to-print design - IP-protected computational design platform built on individual foot data
Best-in-class barefoot - as close to natural barefoot as possible, starting with a foot scan
On-demand, low-waste production - distributed manufacturing that can scale closer to the customer, making only what's needed, when it's needed

We're on a journey, and we're not fully there yet. We're starting with small-scale made-to-order, made-to-measure launches so we can learn, refine, and build this properly.

With each release - and with your support - we'll be adding made locally and made-to-be-remade in the future.

Can I purchase Tabi sandals without a foot scan?

No. Tabi sandals are made-to-measure, so a foot scan is required to order.

How do I get a foot scan?

Find a scanner near you here. Once you're there, make sure to:

1. Remove your shoes, socks, and anything covering your ankles
2. Step onto the scanner barefoot
3. Place your feet against the toe posts - between your big toe and second toe
4. Stand still and tap Start on the iPad
5. Save your scan using your email address and opt in to hear about VivoBiome
6. If you do not follow these steps exactly, we cannot guarantee fit. If in doubt, please ask a member of staff to assist you - they'll be happy to help.

Is mobile scanning available?

Not yet. Mobile scanning currently can't achieve the precision required for bespoke footwear - but we're working on it. We're also developing semi-bespoke models that work from mobile scans. Sign up to our newsletter here to be the first to know.

Is there a warranty or fit guarantee?

Yes - if there's a manufacturing defect or quality issue with your Tabi sandals, please get in touch via the product issue form here and we'll make it right.

On fit: provided you've scanned correctly and submitted all the necessary details (including photos of your feet), we review every fit complaint on a case-by-case basis and will come back to you with a solution.

How do I place an order?

You'll need a foot scan first - find out how to get scanned here. Once you have your scan, you can purchase your made-to-measure Tabi sandals directly on our website.

How long will it take to receive my Tabi sandals?

It depends on the production queue, but typically between 4-6 weeks from the date of your order. You'll be notified about progress via email.