Hi guys.

I have been using vivobarefoot shoes for a while and was generally satisfied with them.

My last pair broke after several years of usage, so I decided to buy a new pair. Bad choice.

After about half a year of usage, I could already see the soles getting extremely thin. At this moment I don’t dare using them anymore for fear that I will get a hole in the sole.

I contacted onsport (vivo reseller here in australia) and they say the manufacturer only have 6 months warranty.

What should I do? 6 months is not a reasonable lifespan for shoes, is it?

Also, are there any barefoot shoes which are still of good quality/durable? And reasonably priced?

    • SolarBoy@slrpnk.netOPEnglish
      8·
      4 months ago

      Unfortunately they don’t offer this service in Australia.

      Only thing I can do is sent them back for recycling and get a 15% discount on a new pair. Which is somewhat ridiculous.

      I contacted the reseller again, mentioning the Australian consumer law and got a full refund. Didn’t even have to send the shoes back.

  • SuperLallarn@aggregatet.orgEnglish
    2·
    15 days ago

    3 months later, did you end up finding anything good? I just started using barefoot shoes so this is a worry I have as well, that they will not last very long.

    I’m using Wildling fundois, they were marketed as extra durable, they look like vans. I hope they will last.

    • SolarBoy@slrpnk.netOPEnglish
      2·
      11 days ago

      Haven’t managed to find a good replacement yet, unfortunately.
      I recently bought some regular (non-barefoot) shoes for hiking with wide toeboxes, which seem to make it much more confortable. (Altra Lone Peak ALL-WTHR Mid 2). Very satisfied with those for the moment.

      I’m still looking and the Wildlings look interesting. Bohempia was also on my list.