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VivoBiome Unveils Tabi Gen 02, Pushing Scan-to-Print Footwear into the Future with ‘Carbon’

VivoBiome presents new groundbreaking scan-to-print footwear the VivoBiome Tabi Gen 02 in Partnership with Carbon a next-gen leader in advanced digital manufacturing. Vivobarefoot unveils VivoBiome Tabi Gen 02, the next evolution of its groundbreaking scan-to-print footwear - and a bold reinvention of the humble flip-flop that fits your feet....

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Vivobarefoot unveils new global campaign: Free Your Feet – because when you literally can’t feel the ground, how do you know where you stand?

A collective call to reconnect with the ground beneath us Vivobarefoot launches its latest global campaign, a powerful and unifying statement challenging the dominance of “big shoe” culture and inviting a return to something more instinctive: feeling. At the heart of the campaign is a collective of global ambassadors - each a pioneer in their...

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Vivobarefoot to open its first-ever US flagship store in New York City

British footwear brand Vivobarefoot is set to open its debut flagship store in the United States in New York City. Located in the trendy neighborhood of SoHo, the new 1,500 square foot store will open in June 2026, months after the functional footwear brand opened its regional headquarters in the US in Austin, Texas. The debut US flagship marks...

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Vivobarefoot’s Galahad Clark: Driving forward the ‘barefoot’ movement

Galahad Clark doesn’t just craft shoes; he’s helping consumers take a step away from the footwear industry’s obsession with narrow, rigid, cushioned shoes by marrying regenerative materials with a "foot-first" design philosophy, placing foot health at the heart of Vivobarefoot, a B-Corp certified British minimalist footwear brand. “The most...

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Vivobarefoot launches 98 percent natural sneaker in partnership with natural fiber Welding’s NFW PLIANT™

Vivobarefoot announces the launch of the Gobi II Sneaker Leather a pioneering step forward in regenerative design created in partnership with Natural Fiber Welding. Featuring the innovative NFW Pliant™ outsole, the new silhouette blends timeless sneaker aesthetics with a radically natural construction - bringing wearers closer to the ground and...

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Antavo steps into motion with Vivobarefoot to launch a new global loyalty programme

Founded in the UK, Vivobarefoot is a pioneer of minimalist footwear inspired by natural human movement. Known for its science-led design and focus on sustainability, repair, and education, the brand challenges conventional footwear to reconnect people with nature, health, and freedom of movement. Vivobarefoot has partnered with Antavo, the...

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Vivobarefoot partners with NFL star to drive barefoot awareness

British footwear brand Vivobarefoot, known as a leader in the barefoot (minimalist) shoe movement, has announced a partnership with NFL American football wide receiver Mack Hollins to champion barefoot education and “foot freedom”. The move marks Vivobarefoot’s first step into the world of professional sports as it looks to showcase how...

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Vivobarefoot unveils first fully bespoke barefoot sandal

Footwear brand Vivobarefoot is launching the world’s first fully bespoke barefoot sandal utilising its patented 3D printed technology, designed to replicate the natural barefoot experience. Launching on May 12, the VivoBiome Tabi Gen 01 sandal aims to reinvent the flip-flop by offering a shoe shaped entirely by the wearer’s feet, utilising its...

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Vivobarefoot to open second UK store in Bristol

Footwear brand Vivobarefoot is continuing its UK expansion with the opening of its second store in the region. The new site is set to launch in Bristol on April 30, when opening celebrations will commence for the general public. The 83 square metre store, located at 84 Park Street, infuses the brand’s key philosophies into its space, designed to...

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Vivobarefoot partners with charity Earthed for limited-edition boot

Vivobarefoot has partnered with charity Earthed to create a limited edition Earthed Magna Lite Boot, with 100 percent of the profits going to The Earthed Action Fund, supporting projects that help restore nature across the world. The minimalist, barefoot footwear and lifestyle brand worked with Earthed to develop an exclusive drop of the...

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Vivobarefoot launches new ReVivo program with 'Take Back' initiative to recycle sneakers from any brand

Vivobarefoot has launched a new ReVivo program, which sees the minimalist, barefoot-inspired footwear brand take back old, used sneakers from any brand for recycling and is expanding the program to the US and Europe. Designed to help consumers be more aware of their consumption habits and use their shoes for longer, the new initiative offers...

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Vivobarefoot calls for pioneers to try first generation of products before global launch

Vivobarefoot, the natural health lifestyle brand, has launched the "feet-first" pioneer programme it hopes could impact the future of footwear. Through its innovative VivoBiome platform, customers can experience personalised, locally assembled, and circular footwear. The company is inviting 200 pioneers in the UK to try the first generation of...