Vivobarefoot Men's Saddle Shoe

3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 22 ratings
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Size Chart
US Shoe size
Brand SizeUS SizeUK SizeEuropeHeel to toe (in)
776409.9
8874110.2
9984210.5
101094310.7
1111104411
1212114511.2
12.512.511.54611.5
1313124711.8
1414134812
1515144912.3

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Fabric type
100% Leather
Origin
Imported
Sole material
Rubber
Closure type
Lace-Up

About this item

  • 100% Leather
  • Imported
  • Rubber sole
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  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13.1 x 7.1 x 4.8 inches; 12 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ SADDLE-M
  • Department ‏ : ‎ mens
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ February 3, 2013
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Vivobarefoot
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B008K9XSIE
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.5 3.5 out of 5 stars 22 ratings

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3.5 out of 5 stars
3.5 out of 5
22 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the fit, appearance and quality of the shoes. They mention that it's very comfortable, stylish, fancy enough to wear with dress clothes and that it looks great with bare feet. They also say it'll be a great addition to their wardrobe.

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19 customers mention17 positive2 negative

Customers like the fit of the shoes. They mention that it's very comfortable and heals their arches.

"These shoes are quite comfortable, but they will clearly not last long...." Read more

"...trousers, and then be practically barefoot, but they're so much more comfortable than other office-appropriate footwear...." Read more

"...They fit true to size. The Saddle shoe is fancy enough to wear with dress clothes, yet somehow it also looks great with jeans and a t-shirt...." Read more

"...The fit is perfect for his feet, although I should note for others that he wears socks with them yet I did NOT order a size/half-size up...." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the shoes. For example, they mention it's stylish, fancy enough to wear with dress clothes, and has a nice color and feel. Some say the shoe is a little flatter than some.

"...The look of the shoe is clean and conservative...." Read more

"...More comfortable for my foot, a tad more conventionally shaped, and still roomy enough to wear my CorrectToes inside." Read more

"...They fit true to size. The Saddle shoe is fancy enough to wear with dress clothes, yet somehow it also looks great with jeans and a t-shirt...." Read more

"...He loves the color and the feel, too. I will definitely look for Vivobarefoot shoes again!" Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the shoes. They mention that they are comfortable and good looking for office or casual wear. Some say that they're great shoes for general and office use, and that they can be worn barefoot.

"...They look good, feel good, and most importantly are barefoot shoes!" Read more

"Great shoe, very comfortable and stylish but a little flatter than some other barefoot shoes that I have worn in the past." Read more

"Feels like I am walking around in my bedroom slippers. Great shoe, comfortable and good looking for office or casual.." Read more

"Great shoes for general and office use..." Read more

3 customers mention0 positive3 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the shoes. They mention that the material is not sufficient and the shoes develop wear quickly.

"...My shoes developed wear (sole peeling away from suede in toes and at ball of foot flex) after three weeks (see pictures)!..." Read more

"...lasted me a year or two on light hiking paths, but their current material is not sufficient." Read more

"so comfortable, but durability is questionable..." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

Kite
5.0 out of 5 stars Great shoes for general and office use
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2013
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I selected this oxford shoe design while looking for a general use office shoe to replace some old boat shoes. As with other Vivobarefoot shoes, there is plenty of room for the feet to spread. The toe area has plenty of room, and the sides are wide enough to give a feeling of space without being loose. As true minimalist shoes, these do not contain cushioning; the only thing between your feet and the ground is the outsole. This may be an important consideration depending on where you work, especially if you are not accustomed to minimalist shoes - for example, rocks are very noticeable when wearing these. I have ended up using this shoe outside the office for daily use, and have found that it did not take long to become accustomed to the slightly different sensations relative to using a 'regular' shoe.

The look of the shoe is clean and conservative. The overall dimensions are a bit different than regular shoes of the type (particularly around the toe area) although the consensus of observers is that this does not have a negative impact on the overall look of the shoe.

Overall I am very happy with this purchase and would recommend it to anyone looking for a comfortable and affordable office shoe.
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Jack Gladney
1.0 out of 5 stars Premature Wear: Customer Service Terrible
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2014
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These shoes are quite comfortable, but they will clearly not last long. My shoes developed wear (sole peeling away from suede in toes and at ball of foot flex) after three weeks (see pictures)! After the first exposure to rain, they stained permanently, despite the fact that I treated them with a waterproofing spray.
I have sent two emails--one through the customer service "form" and another directly to the email address listed on the vivobarefoot website. Zero response. After an internet search, it appears that this is not uncommon.

Would be a great shoe if durable and if the company stood behind its product. I will not be buying from them again and will dissuade all in my community from doing so.
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sempervirens
3.0 out of 5 stars so comfortable, but durability is questionable
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2014
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they're so comfortable I often have to look down to make sure I'm not wearing slippers. It feels a little funny to be wearing a button-up tailored shirt and smart trousers, and then be practically barefoot, but they're so much more comfortable than other office-appropriate footwear.

I have narrow heels and a really wide forefoot, so with normal shoes either my heel lifts out or my forefoot gets compressed and is sore by the end of the day. Not so with these.

They include removable insoles that they recommend you work up to removing for the full barefoot effect. However, I found my feet got cold so I put the insoles back in for some additional insulation between my foot and the ground.

They do look a bit casual, but I don't think anyone really notices.

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I've had these five months, and the soles are peeling away from the uppers in several places around the perimeter of the shoe, especially around the ball of the foot where the most flex occurs. I notice on their newer shoes, like the Raa 2, that the soles are stitched to the upper, so perhaps they've noticed the issue and fixed it in their newer styles.

Also, these shoes show dirt like no shoes I've ever had. I scrubbed mine with saddle soap and a stiff brush and they got three shades lighter. Something about the micro-suede texture leather product they use for the upper. Not a real suede, but just rough enough to absorb so much grime.

I think I'd probably not buy they again due to the durability issue, but rather get something with stitching around the edges.
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Terez
4.0 out of 5 stars Fit didn't work for me but great looking minimalist shoe
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2013
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I'm a woman and I wear a ladies' 10. Based on another review, I ordered an 8.5 in this saddle shoe. It was a touch too small. The size 9 was only available from a different seller for $50 more so I tried a men's size 10. Interestingly it worked size-wise to wear with winter socks, and so I thought this would work for me. But the "collar" of the shoe bit into the back of my ankle. When Ioosened the laces to ease up on that, then the front of the collar rubbed on my foot (and this was through thick socks!).

Perhaps a size 9 would have worked for me but that's questionable, and getting it in that size would have pushed the price beyond what I was willing to spend.

So while unfortunately the fit did not work for me, I really like the idea of saddle shoes for a minimalist shoe, and of the black/brown way its done here.

I wished the toe part was more rounded looking (rather than slanting along the foot line). I think the shoe would have looked more like a regular shoe if they'd just left some space inside the shoe and made the outside look balanced. But that's a quibble. It would not have stopped me from buying it and it does not affect my rating.

What I'm ending up buying is Tune loafers. I was already getting one pair of Tunes to wear to work but now I'm getting a second pair to wear for casual because I can't find a good-enough looking nice-casual shoe in a minimalist build. They're not on amazon yet, you'll have to google to find them. More comfortable for my foot, a tad more conventionally shaped, and still roomy enough to wear my CorrectToes inside.
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Jared Hannah
5.0 out of 5 stars Great looking shoe and very comfortable!
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2013
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This is my 4th pair of vivobarefoot shoes and they are just as great as all the others! They fit true to size. The Saddle shoe is fancy enough to wear with dress clothes, yet somehow it also looks great with jeans and a t-shirt. I wear them pretty much all the time now and they seem to go with every outfit.
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DaddyRead.com
1.0 out of 5 stars The sole material is too easily punctured
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2013
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The idea of a barefoot style/feel shoe is that one should be able to walk on natural ground like grass and paths with small stones. These shoes are not really ideal for hard surfaces because the sole is too thin. However, when a rock is a tiny bit sharp, the sole gets punctured and then every time it rains your foot gets instantly soaked. I had an older model of these shoes and the sole lasted me a year or two on light hiking paths, but their current material is not sufficient.
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