Barefoot Water Shoes: Vivobarefoot Ultra III Bloom

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  • Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
  • These are the Vivobarefoot Ultra III Bloom, and these water shoes might be the crocs of barefoot shoes, if you're into that! Are these the best barefoot water shoes? Are they good for hiking? Are they good for the gym? Most importantly, should you buy these? Let's find out.
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  • @PGBlanks
    @PGBlanks  Рік тому

    If you missed my video on how barefoot shoes changed my life, click here: ua-cam.com/video/hwU8njqXEg0/v-deo.html

  • @michaeltylerstewart
    @michaeltylerstewart 11 місяців тому +5

    I bought these and have a love hate relationship with them. I get complimented frequently about how unique they are. I love that I have a tradition shoe that I can wear without socks, and one thing's for sure, it never gets stinky. I've used them fulltime since March, however, and when I go to music festivals, I still do need to add moleskin and other blister guards to prevent from being miserable. Unfortunately, nothing else quite exists that does this concept better. I'm hoping the Ultra IV Bloom fixes these issues.

    • @PGBlanks
      @PGBlanks  11 місяців тому +2

      Music fests are an underrated use case! Where do you typically get blisters wearing these?

    • @michaeltylerstewart
      @michaeltylerstewart 11 місяців тому +1

      @@PGBlanksTop of pinky and big toe, and the heel. I might just go with a sandleshoe next time, but I do like how these look close enough to traditional shoes that you could theoretically get away with it in an l environment where shoes are more socially acceptable.

    • @NoVoiOvi
      @NoVoiOvi 2 місяці тому

      Yeah, same experience here. I use these a lot, and get scuffing in my pinky side when not also wearing socs. The inital comfort was bad, and the bend in foodbed area was awful. It has gotten a lot better tough. I would rate these a 80e shoes max. The idea is excellent tough, material choises and comfort not so much.

    • @michaeltylerstewart
      @michaeltylerstewart 2 місяці тому +1

      @@NoVoiOvi I had the same problem with my pinky area, I just got some shoe pads from CVS for bunions and placed them there. Now, I love these shoes!

  • @jazzmonk5670
    @jazzmonk5670 Рік тому +2

    Whenever I ask my wife her thoughts about my barefoot shoes, she gives me the same answer and disgusted look too! 😂🤣

  • @hughforster
    @hughforster 7 місяців тому +1

    I just bought a pair. They look really cool and almost feel good, except for the awful blister they are causing especially on my right big Toe. They also run a bit against the ball of my ankle on the left side. I’m worried I’ll never adapt
    To them as they’re too painful to walk in.
    It’s a shame because they could be the perfect show for me because I live in a hot and wet climate. They’re breathable, lightweight, they don’t get wet or smelly. But the pain they cause is terrible. I might have to return them. These are the fourth vivo shoe I have owned. Love the Gobi, they are the perfect shoe.

  • @trishllamas
    @trishllamas Рік тому

    Vivobarefoot water shoes are very good for water activities. Tried it for dragonboat paddling training & competition, wading at the beach esp if the beach is rocky/sharp corals, going to Kawasan Falls in Cebu PH, snorkelling.
    It is quick-dry. On drying- you can technically turn it upside down to drain all the water.

  • @Lala-hs4eh
    @Lala-hs4eh Рік тому +3

    These were also my first pair of barefoot shoes! I bought them because I needed something similar to Crocs. I'm a vet assistant, and things get very "messy" sometimes so needed something that I could use and wash up every day. I also use these shoes to go to the lake and river, they are nice for that but sometimes gravel gets through the holes. I have them it's been 3 years now and I am really satisfied! Next, I want to try them for long walks in the forest. I love them because I believe they have the potential of being great multitasking barefoot shoes.

    • @squidlyminimalisim
      @squidlyminimalisim Рік тому

      How flexible are the shoes ?

    • @michrisoft
      @michrisoft Рік тому +1

      @@squidlyminimalisim I mean.. you saw him roll it into a ball right?

  • @alexduero9444
    @alexduero9444 Рік тому +1

    Primus Lite 3s are a good gym shoe alternative to those. I've also heard the new Motus Strengths are an excellent gym shoe too.

  • @victoriaduenas1
    @victoriaduenas1 10 місяців тому

    I ordered this shoes and I had to ask for a replacement because the right one was way narrower than the left one, they took too long to get me the replacement and in the end, one of them was still narrower than the other, I just decided to keep them, but to be honest, I expected something better.

  • @InspiredByBrad
    @InspiredByBrad Рік тому

    Thank you for this review! I have a pair of Gobi II. Are these soles a tough rubber like the Gobi? Long wearing and tough enough for sharp barnacles?

  • @HectorMartinez-us1lr
    @HectorMartinez-us1lr Рік тому +2

    Great review! How is the sizing? I've heard some people say they go down a size while others say they fit true to size. What has your experience been with fit?

    • @zinput
      @zinput Рік тому

      I got these and they are far too big. Not even close to true to size. I even used the foot scanner tool.

    • @michaeltylerstewart
      @michaeltylerstewart 11 місяців тому

      I had to get the absolute smallest size available

  • @XANA96
    @XANA96 Рік тому

    Honest review. Cheers :)

  • @chr1staki
    @chr1staki Рік тому

    I was gonna get these before I saw this 😂 Water drainage is an oversight

    • @PGBlanks
      @PGBlanks  Рік тому

      It's weird right?! I have to tip my foot to the side to fully drain it haha

    • @trevorvermeulen957
      @trevorvermeulen957 Рік тому

      Nothing a drill won’t fix with one or two tiny holes. Problem is if you have dry feet and step in water it will come in too.

    • @michrisoft
      @michrisoft Рік тому +1

      I don't, personally, step out of water and just stand completely still. The water will train as you continue walking.

  • @zzzZETOzzz
    @zzzZETOzzz 4 місяці тому

    Do they squeak when wet similar to crocs

  • @Ichorof
    @Ichorof 7 місяців тому

    Any recommendations for a running shoe I can use without socks? I was hoping this would be it so thanks for the review!😂

  • @ForteanEnquirer
    @ForteanEnquirer Рік тому

    I did wonder about these, but thought they might be a bit too plasticky of feel for me

    • @PGBlanks
      @PGBlanks  Рік тому

      They definitely aren't a "first barefoot shoe" even though it was my first one! Very specialist use case for water sports and activities. Unless you really like the look and really liked Crocs 😄

    • @luxofficial7
      @luxofficial7 Рік тому

      I love vivos, these seem pretty cool and useful, but I do no water sports

  • @axswa8113
    @axswa8113 Рік тому

    Does it shrank yet?

    • @PGBlanks
      @PGBlanks  Рік тому

      not for me but it has softened over time which is good

    • @SSH01
      @SSH01 Рік тому

      ​@@PGBlanksCan you do the planks in them yet or still no ? and is there any simular ones to these which are better ?

    • @PGBlanks
      @PGBlanks  Рік тому

      @@SSH01 Still annoying and i just do barefoot for planks. Any other barefoot shoe that isn't made of plastic will work better haha. Like the Vivobarefoot Primus Lite