Vivobarefoot Motus Strength

The Motus Strength from Vivobarefoot is a first of its kind, this is a zero-drop barefoot strength-training shoes, and marks the beginning of Vivos new pinnacle performance range. The are available in both men’s and women’s sizes, we feel a bit bad for the guys as they come in just black, white and terracotta, whereas the ladies get seven colours to choose from, we particularly like the Beach Glass and Sunset Ibis.

These shoes have been designed to allow for natural movement during high-impact workouts but with added protection and stability that doesn’t sacrifice barefoot feel. If you have ever done a HIIT or Circuit class in bare feet you will know it is harder than with trainers, all those tiny muscles in your feet and ankles suddenly have to switch on, it also means the muscles in your legs, glutes and abs have to work harder to keep you balanced.

The Motus have been voted the world’s best minimalist training shoe by Men’s Health Magazine, suitable for high-intensity workouts like CrossFit, powerlifting, functional fitness and road running. The sole and upper deliver a strong grip thanks to the 2mm sole with raised 1.5mm lugs, keeping you stable and can take on technical movements like rope climbs and box jumps. The high midfoot sidewalls are designed with cross training in mind, giving your feet reliable levels of support when performing lateral movements and quick changes in direction, without compromising flexibility.

The shoes are lightweight at approx. 282g, the Active Ortholite Performance Insole is made of 98% recycled PU foam, helping to reduce waste and the use of virgin plastics whilst the main materials are Vegan. However Vivo is transparent here and state, “We don’t (yet) have the transparency we need over the production of all the small components (such as adhesives and dyes) used in these products to ensure they meet vegan best practices. So, whilst we believe the shoes are vegan, we’re not yet able to guarantee it”.

These shoes are comfortable and breathable, highly flexible but at the same time supportive, after one go with them you will discover muscles you never knew you had and will feel so superior knowing you are gaining muscle strength where others are missing out. RRP £170

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