The Ra's are pretty nice but I think the Gobi's are better. If you need something slightly more classy, the Gobi's are a bit more professional looking. But both are great.
I agree--I think the Gobis are nicer looking. That said, I don't personally like how it feels where the top of the Gobis touch my leg. And I have other "office casual" vibe shoes that I prefer to both of these.
Hey Josh. I have a question. Found some of these RAii on eBay and would love to email pics to you to see if you think they are legit vivos. I ordered some RAiii blacks. But the RAiii browns are super dark by pics and looks for a more traditional brown. Hence, looking for the brown RAii. Would appreciate any response. Thanks
Hi.. you could post the ebay link here in the comments probably and I could look at the pics.. but I'm no expert in determining authenticity. I would be inclined to think they are probably fine. Pictures can be tricky when it comes to accurately representing the color of a pair of shoes, believe me. I've tried to post pics of all of these shoes on my Instagram channel (you can find/follow me at @barefootshoejosh if you're interested), and the pics almost never give a perfect idea of the actual color of the shoe, compared to what they look like in person.
Do they fit true to size or? Have you used their website’s strut fit? It recommends I get a 12 in this shoe but I’m concerned.. And they are super hard to find..
I think they fit more or less true to size. HOWEVER... Vivobarefoot is toward the narrow-to-medium end of the width spectrum in barefoot shoes. I tend to wear 44 or 45 in barefoot shoes, and all of my Vivobarefoots are 45. Nowadays I tend toward the wider brands. As far as the strut fit tool, I have my concerns as well. I think it recommended a 43 or 44 for me when I tried it, which I already know in Vivos would not fit me. And you and I aren't the first people I've heard with the same concern, so take it with a grain of salt.
My new favourite shoes!
Love the shoes and ethos.
Does anyone know are the cork insoles to be put in Cork facing down or up?
I wish I could see what you're looking at--mind don't have the cork insoles.. but if there's a logo, put them in logo facing up.
The Ra's are pretty nice but I think the Gobi's are better. If you need something slightly more classy, the Gobi's are a bit more professional looking. But both are great.
I agree--I think the Gobis are nicer looking. That said, I don't personally like how it feels where the top of the Gobis touch my leg. And I have other "office casual" vibe shoes that I prefer to both of these.
I'm thinking of getting these for everyday wear, just not sure if they look too fancy
They are a very basic, non-fancy, casual oxford look
Ra 2 changed sizing vs ra 1st version? 1st was small i remember
Not sure.
These are extremely comfortable, especially compared to Carets, but they don't look as dressy.
Exactly. I put these in the "office casual" category.
Hey Josh. I have a question. Found some of these RAii on eBay and would love to email pics to you to see if you think they are legit vivos. I ordered some RAiii blacks. But the RAiii browns are super dark by pics and looks for a more traditional brown. Hence, looking for the brown RAii. Would appreciate any response. Thanks
Hi.. you could post the ebay link here in the comments probably and I could look at the pics.. but I'm no expert in determining authenticity. I would be inclined to think they are probably fine. Pictures can be tricky when it comes to accurately representing the color of a pair of shoes, believe me. I've tried to post pics of all of these shoes on my Instagram channel (you can find/follow me at @barefootshoejosh if you're interested), and the pics almost never give a perfect idea of the actual color of the shoe, compared to what they look like in person.
Do they fit true to size or? Have you used their website’s strut fit? It recommends I get a 12 in this shoe but I’m concerned.. And they are super hard to find..
I think they fit more or less true to size. HOWEVER... Vivobarefoot is toward the narrow-to-medium end of the width spectrum in barefoot shoes. I tend to wear 44 or 45 in barefoot shoes, and all of my Vivobarefoots are 45. Nowadays I tend toward the wider brands. As far as the strut fit tool, I have my concerns as well. I think it recommended a 43 or 44 for me when I tried it, which I already know in Vivos would not fit me. And you and I aren't the first people I've heard with the same concern, so take it with a grain of salt.