FAQs
What is barefootwear, and why is it better?
Barefootwear is thin, flexible, foot-shaped footwear designed to let your feet move naturally - just as they would if you were barefoot. Unlike conventional shoes that restrict foot movement and weaken feet with cushioning, narrow toe boxes, and rigid soles, barefootwear builds strong, healthy feet - which is known to have positive effects on posture, balance, and movement, and to enhance your overall health.
How is VivoBiome different from Vivobarefoot?
Vivobarefoot makes high-quality barefoot footwear at scale - a one-size-fits-all model produced in conventional shoe factories. VivoBiome takes that philosophy further - the Tabi Gen 02 is made-to-measure from your foot scan, produced on demand, and 3D printed. It's a fundamentally different way of making footwear.
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.
With each release - and with your support - we'll be adding made locally and made-to-be-remade in the future.
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
With each release - and with your support - we'll be adding made locally and made-to-be-remade in the future.
Will VivoBiome release other footwear styles in the future?
Tabi sandals are just the beginning. We're continuously exploring new designs and innovations. Sign up to our newsletter here to be the first to hear about future launches.
I have a discount code for Vivobarefoot. Can I use it on VivoBiome?
Not currently. VivoBiome operates separately from Vivobarefoot's main website, and discount codes aren't transferable between the two.
I have a loyalty account with Vivobarefoot. Can I earn points?
Not yet - but we're working on it. VivoBiome purchases don't currently count towards Vivobarefoot loyalty points.
Can I buy a VivoBiome product as a gift?
Currently VivoBiome products require a personal foot scan to order, so they can't be purchased as a standard gift.
Is VivoBiome available worldwide?
VivoBiome is currently available in the UK, with scanning locations in London and Bristol. We're expanding soon, with locations coming to the USA, Czech Republic, Japan, and more – sign up to our newsletter to hear when we come to you.

