I'm someone who's struggled to find comfortable shoes for a really long time - trainers included. I've always been a fan of walking barefoot about the house (and and even outdoors when I can) so when a friend mentioned these "barefoot" trainers she had my attention - I had to order a pair to try! They instantly felt fantastic. My feet felt free yet somehow supported at the same time. There is plenty of room in the shoes so I've had no rubbing or pain at all (and my feet are normally very sensitive to new shoes). I have gone for the full barefoot experience and not used the insoles that come with the shoes. You can feel the ground beneath you as you walk (but clearly without any pain from sharp stones etc!). I've tried running in them too which has been a joy. I'm saving up to buy more from the Barefoot range. This has been my best discovery this year!

This was my first pair of vivos, and I know they won't be my last. I love how they feel when I'm walking. I think they will take a bit of getting used to; I find myself having to think more about how I'm stepping and holding myself, but that's quite nice, rather than just being on autopilot like usual. I haven't been brave enough to wear them without the insoles yet, but I will. They look really stylish in the black. Super comfortable and loads of room, even with my horrible tailor's bunions! In normal shoes I take a UK6, and my vivos are a uk8. I think I'd been squeezing my poor feet into a 6 when I should have been wearing a 7, and then I think they advise taking 1 size up from your usual when buying vivos.