VivoBiome

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 barefoot footwear at scale, in standard sizes, in conventional shoe factories. VivoBiome is Vivobarefoot's innovation platform, exploring new ways to make footwear on demand, with less waste.

VivoBiome has two ranges:

Bespoke: made to measure from a scan of your feet and 3D printed to order. The Tabi Gen 02 sandal is the first style.
Sized: the Motus 3D Bonded trainer, currently made in standard sizes using 3D bonding process.

Same barefoot philosophy, a fundamentally different way of making footwear.

What is VivoBiome?

VivoBiome is Vivobarefoot's innovation platform, building a new way to make footwear: personalised, made on demand and low waste.

We're guided by four principles: made to order, made to measure, made locally and made to be remade.

Personalised design: our computational design platform shapes footwear from individual foot scans
Best in class barefoot: as close to natural barefoot as possible
On demand production: making only what's needed, when it's needed, with manufacturing that can move closer to you over time

We're starting with two ranges. Bespoke footwear is made to measure from a scan of your feet and 3D printed to order. Sized footwear is made in standard sizes using 3D bonding process.

We're on a journey and we're not there yet. We're starting small so we can learn, refine and build this properly. With each release, and with your support, we'll work towards made locally and made to be remade.

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.

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.