The Gobi Sneaker Premium is Vivobarefoot’s most natural shoe to date — crafted from 98% natural materials and designed to bring you closer to the ground with every step. Combining classic sneaker styling with barefoot comfort, this everyday essential redefines natural movement for modern city living.

Developed in partnership with Natural Fiber Welding, the Gobi features the innovative NFW PLIANT™ outsole made entirely from natural materials, marking a major step toward fully biodegradable barefoot footwear.

Why You’ll Love It

• 98% Natural Materials
  Thoughtfully designed using natural components for a lighter impact on the planet.
• NFW PLIANT™ Gobi Outsole
  A durable 100% natural outsole that delivers flexibility, grip, and a closer connection to the earth beneath you.
• Exclusive Cork Insole
  The Everyday Cork Insole is made from 98% natural cork with naturally antibacterial properties for fresh, breathable comfort.
• Premium Leather Footbed
  Soft natural leather feels incredible barefoot — designed to be worn with or without socks.
• Lightweight Comfort
  • Men’s EU42: 396g per shoe
  • Women’s EU38: 307g per shoe

Classic Style. Barefoot Freedom.

The Gobi Sneaker Premium may look like a traditional sneaker, but its stripped-back barefoot design allows your feet to move naturally, flex freely, and feel more connected to the world around you.

Minimal, versatile, and easy to wear, it’s built for everyday movement — from city streets to daily adventures.

Designed For Natural Movement

• Flexible construction for unrestricted movement
• Thin sole for enhanced ground feel and sensory feedback
• Encourages natural stability and foot strength
• Everyday sneaker styling with a barefoot fit and feel

Move naturally. Tread lightly. 

Embrace your human nature.

The best piece of technology ever to be put in a shoe? The human foot. So let's set it free. You've got everything you need, naturally.