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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

3.5

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Bought my 2nd pair from vivo, they are comfortable but the insole keeps moving and riding back to the point where you can see them at my heel. I have tried to contact vivo but their AI chats are the m... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Previously loved Vivos and always raved about them and their quality. Bought a 4th pair for my dad in June 2025, expecting them to last him years. They're currently only 8 months old with holes in the... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

3.5 Rating but a 4 due to great service! The accommodation on sending new shoes due to sizing issue was a great experience and very friendly and helpful. I'm a bit disappointed the shoe itself, but it... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Aesthetically, these shoes are really beautifully designed. The left shoe is a bit tight on the inside below my left big toe where the knuckle part is but I'm assuming they'll stretch as they're leath... See more

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Leaders in Barefoot Zero Drop and Minimalist Lifestyle and Performance Shoes


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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Like a box of chocolates

You sent me the wrong shoes. Id bought it online and pointed out to you that whats advertised on your site, is not what I got. You couldn't replace it with the shoe as ordered from site. Assured me that you would bring it to the attention of your webmaster or whoever. Days later, your website has still not been changed and the red label on the too of the shoe is still there. Very bad.

January 30, 2024
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Reply from Vivobarefoot

Hi Cronje, Vivo HQ provides the professional images we use on the website, we use them so our sites look the same and it keeps the same image standard across all styles. If the actual product is slightly different we need to request updated images. Unfortunately this takes time, we can't just update it immediately even though it's just a little red square. Please bear with us. Thank you.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best Service and Communication

Communication is prompt and clear. Online delivery was super quick and seamless, they seemed to cover every detail and make the Best! shoes period! there simply are not any other shoes you should be wearing.

January 25, 2024
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Reply from Vivobarefoot

Hi Dudley, thank you so much! Glad we could help :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It is a beautiful and cumfy shoe

From all the barefoot brands they are stylish and comfortable. It is a strong and lasting shoe, my first pair must be almost 3+ years old and are still going strong with regular wear.
Vivo Barefoot is always willing to help. I have now bought several of their shoes, and love wearing them. When there is a hiccup with an order it is sorted in days.

January 2, 2024
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Reply from Vivobarefoot

Thank You Johan for taking time to
Post your review and for trusting us to free your feet in style. 🙏😉

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute arrogance and shocking store manager

This review is not about the shoes, but about one individual store manager and my experience.

I love the shoes, but I had the worst customer experience I have had in my 20 years of buying running shoes. I have been buying vivos since 2017, and Stuart was always extremely helpful, informed, and generally just a great representative.

However, I bought shoes during black November, online, and was later informed that these shoes are out of stock. No problem, and I was offered a new pair when they arrive in December or a refund, which was really great of them. I opted for a new pair, and when they arrived on January 17, 2024, I realised they were a half-size too big, even though they are the size I usually go with. I literally tried them on at home, walked a few steps from my desk to the lounge, turned around, took them off and placed them back into the box, not thinking to check the underside. I called the shop and was told that I can exchange for a half size smaller, no problem.

I went to exchange for a smaller size this past weekend and was met by an extremely rude, arrogant, and aggressive manager who told me that my shoes were clearly worn and filthy. There was some dust on the sole from when I tried them on, which I rubbed off easily right there. He became more aggressive then just started ignoring me

I was there to look for shoes for my 6-year-old boy as well, and this experience has not only lost one lifelong customer but two.

I contacted customer service and have received no response.

Absolute arrogance and terrible overall demeanor and service. I really hope that other people have complained about this guy, as he is not a good representative of the brand.

January 20, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best Choice

Love this shoes, best choice I have made.

May 29, 2023
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Reply from Vivobarefoot

Hi Adri
Thank you for choosing us to free your feet and wishing you many miles of barefoot smiles 😄

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very poor communication

Very poor communication. I sent a mail to follow up on an order that was long overdue and a week later I've not heard any response from them. They sent out an e-mail my product was ready for shipping (and I even got a tracking number), but then it took more than a week for them to actually dispatch the item.

December 30, 2023
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Reply from Vivobarefoot

Hi Marius
We always appreciate feedback .In terms of your order was a PREORDER with a ETA(Estimated time of arrival ) 05/01/24 . All PREORDERS get a weekly notification on Port or Logistic delays which has now become frequent when importing into Sa and is a disclaimer on our website to advise this may be the case.Our weekly notifications advise of delays so you are updated at all times but we know some server spam our notifications which we of course cannot control. Once stock arrives PREORDERS have priority which was the case with your order 19353 . Any delay after a tracking notification is normaly due to the courier and when collection takes place after we have booked the order to be dispatched.Our current system indicates this order has been delivered today. We really do want to ensure your experience is pleasant and we will in future not make any PREORDERS available to avoid logistic issues we cannot control.We do wish you many miles of barefoot smiles.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

General website experience is good…

General website experience is good however communication about delivery is honestly the poorest I’ve ever experienced. It seems my order is in some sort of limbo as the courier company refuses to collect it due to “not packaged properly”

December 27, 2023
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Reply from Vivobarefoot

Hi Curt
Thanks for your review. Couriers do from time to time have some unheard "code" that they apply to orders that have not been scanned correctly or collected.As your order 19316 was a preloaded priority order it was set for collection yesterday and only ended up getting collected today.The status will update later .We hope you have many miles of smiles....,.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10 years of excellence

I have received excellent service from Vivo SA for over 10 years now, also a testament to their excellent quality range shoes.

December 30, 2023
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Reply from Vivobarefoot

Thanks Tracy to your continued support. One of our original customers it’s refreshing to hear you are still as excited for us to free your feet as you were 10 years ago!!! Wishing you many miles of barefoot smiles 🙏😉

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely shocking customer service

Absolutely shocking customer service, I ordered a pair which was too big for me, I see they did free swaps on sizes. When I contacted them about a swap, They delivered the second pair to the wrong address and then I ended up with two pairs, having to print out Courier forms to return the other one, having never had them collected. I spoke to Stuart and he said that I could return them in store, which is far from my house. Stuart did not mention anything about any timeframe. I was away for work for six weeks and did not have much time to return them. When I took both pairs into the store in order to change them for a wider foot, as these ones were very narrow, they did not have stock arrive of the wider foot one, yet, which was meant to be in store three weeks ago. They then sent me an email Today saying they will not accept my returns as it’s within a never before mentioned seven day return policy. Stuart did not mention the policy at all, having corresponded with me and now they’re sending me back to useless pairs of shoes. They’re saying they were worn but only one pair was walked in down the road and up.
I’ve sent the email correspondence with Stuart to the other guy that rejected my return and he ignored them, only to courier my shoes back later in the day.
There could have been a resolution but they seemed set their judgement on me, that I was trying to cheat them. The guy in the Claremont store was really judgemental and combatitive about the return.

January 9, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service, brilliant

The initial order was a sizing mistake in shipment, however it was all sorted out after chating to them via live chat on site.
Communication was clear and consistent.
It was so good that I've even brought a 2nd pair with the correction order.

January 2, 2024
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Reply from Vivobarefoot

Hi Po-Ting
Thank you so much for taking time to post your valued review and for trusting us to free your feet.Wishing you many miles of smiles 😁

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I would recommend

Quick delivery, product delivered on your promise.

January 1, 2024
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Reply from Vivobarefoot

Hi Sthabile
Thank you for choosing us to free your feet.Wishing you many miles of barefoot smiles😁

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fast and efficient service

Ordered 2 pairs of the motus training shoe arrived within 2 days. Excellent service and quality.

December 30, 2023
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Reply from Vivobarefoot

Thanks Morne for choosing us to free your feet 💪😉

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The whole process was simple and easy

The whole process was simple and easy. I was expecting to pay for shipping but was surprised when it was free. Got my shoes within 3 working days during the Christmas period was a great treat.

December 28, 2023
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Reply from Vivobarefoot

Hi Kyle
Thank you for taking time to post your review and for choosing us to free your feet 😉

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have ordered 2 pairs of shoes…I don’t…

I have ordered 2 pairs of shoes…I don’t even know where the shoes are…I have received no feedback at all. Where are my shoes?

December 27, 2023
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Reply from Vivobarefoot

Hi Thavanessi
Please be aware you selected a clearly marked “Preorder” item. All preorder items are clearly indicated with a ETA(estimated time of arrival). We send out weekly notifications to ALL preorder customers advising of the latest status and if there are any delays. Please check your spam folder as the latest update may have been sent to this folder. The current status shoes Preorders have arrived and are in the process of being cleared. Every order that we get is important to us but we do request you please note where you have ordered a preorder item that there is an expected arrival time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Service was great

Service was great, very helpful and efficient.

September 24, 2023
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Reply from Vivobarefoot

Thank you Ross for choosing us to look after your feet.Wishing you a blessed barefoot break 😁

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Service

Fast delivery, premium product!

November 24, 2023
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Reply from Vivobarefoot

Thank you Erna for choosing us to free your feet 🙏

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with the service

Very happy with the service. Bought on sale. Very secure and easy to make purchases. The delivery was very fast as well. Will highly recommend the company. The selection of barefoot shoes is extensive. The sale price was also excellent. The shoes bought were 50% off.

November 25, 2023
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Reply from Vivobarefoot

Hi Herschelle
Thank you for choosing us to free your feet.Wishing you many miles of barefoot smiles 😁

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