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Vivobarefoot Women's Motus Strength

$200.00

Explore Vivobarefoot's most rugged barefoot shoe for training. The aggressive lugs and resilient upper make the Motus Strength great for cross-training and lifting. 

COLOR • Bright White-Grey
Heel to Toe Drop 0.0mm

Grippy Outsole Lugs: Motus Strength outsole provides grippy lugs for traction on all surfaces.

Wide Toe Box: Allows for ample toe splay, enhancing stability during lifts.

Reinforced Upper: Synthetic, mesh, and TPU upper protects the foot while prolonging durability.

Additional Achilles Wrap: The TPU wrap aroud the heel locks your foot down in these and provides support.

Bootie Construction: Sock-like fit gives these a low-profile and athletic fit.

UPPER:

  • Collar Knit (RPET 84%, Roica Elastane 16%)
  • KPU overlay (58% Bio Base, 42% PU)
  • Vamp Mesh (100% RPET)
  • Counter Wing (57 % Bio Base Carbon, 43% TPU)

LINING: Microfibre (40% Polyester 60% Polyurethane)

LACES: 100% RPET

INSOLE: 100% RPET

OUTSOLE: (22% Natural Rubber, 58% Synthetic Rubber, 20% additives)

Read: My Review

These Size Similar To...

The Vivobarefoot Motus Strength run a little long and size similar to barefoot shoes from Be Lenka and TYR. You'll want to make sure you read That Fit Friend reviews and other review comments about sizing these
correctly.

How I Suggest Sizing These

These have a wider forefoot and a low-profile upper construction. They should work for a wide range of foot anatomies, but again, they do run long for most. They don't come in half-sizes sans the 12.5...lucky 12.5ers.

If you have narrow and medium-width feet, size these true to size. If you're in-between sizes, go down.

If you have EE+ width feet, size these true to size. If you're in-between sizes and typically close to the end of your toe box, then go up. If not, and you like a snugger-fitting shoe, then go down.

If you traditionally don't have much room at the end of your toe box and you in-between sizes, then you'll want to automatically go up a half size, too.

Learn More: Vivobarefoot Sizing Guide

I always recommend spot-cleaning barefoot shoes and using a three-pronged approach to do it thoroughly.

I would suggest NOT putting your barefoot shoes in your washing and drying machines. Instead, follow the four steps below for properly cleaning cross-training shoes.

  • Step 1: Grab your barefoot shoes, a clean washcloth, a soft soap void of harsh dyes and fragrances, and lukewarm water.
  • Step 2: Get your washcloth wet with lukewarm water and dab less than a dime-sized amount of soap on the damp washcloth.
  • Step 3: Remove your barefoot shoe’s insoles and spot clean areas on the shoesthat need a little attention. Do not soak your shoes. Repeat this process of dampening your washcloth and rubbing trouble areas until your shoes look noticeably cleaner. If you have bright colorways, rub softly
    to avoid ruining your shoe’s colorway.
  • Step 4:Once you’re satisfied with the appearance of your shoes, place them by a vent or dry area in your house and remove their insoles until thorougly dry.

All returns and exchanges are accepted for unworn, like-new shoes within 30-days. I cover your return costs!

Read more here.

Features worth knowing

The core construction details that I think are worth knowing before you buy!

1. REINFORCED UPPER

The reinforced upper on this shoe is great for lifting, cross-training, and CrossFit. This is one of my go-to barefoot shoe for CrossFit WODs when I know I'll navigating some abrasion.

2. HEEL AND MIDFOOT WRAP

Need and like additional ankle support in your barefoot shoes? These give you a nice "locked-down" feeling when doing explosive work and lifting. No heel slip here.

3. MOTUS STRENGTH OUTSOLE

The lugs used on the Motus Strength outsole are a lot grippier than the tread patterns used in the Primus Lite III/Primus Lite Knit. This gives this model an edge for heavy strength work.

4. 360 OUTSOLE WRAP

The rubber outsole wraps around and up the heel, midfoot, and forefoot, which is great for giving you additional protection, grip, and durability. Grip in 360-degree directions.

Lifting Thresholds and My Assessment

This shoe works great for all types of lifting. Whether you're a powerlifter, bodybuilder, or a general gym-goer, these shoes will deliver.

Below are a few of the core and top lifting tests I've done in them.

  • 575 lb deadlifts. Awesome grip and the forefoot width is fantastic for promoting toe splay.
  • 345 lb squats. I personally like the extra ankle support that you get from these when squatting. If you like to squat with a wider stance, then I think you'll appreciate this shoe's secure upper and grippy outsole.
  • 205 lb reverse lunge. The sock-like fit feels great for this ask where you want more articulation, but do note, if you have an exceptionally thicker foot then you may not love how the forefoot bends in these.
Cross Training Assessment

These are one of, if not, the best barefoot shoes for CrossFit. They'll give you the most foot protection and support movements like rope climbs where you'll have more abrasion on the foot. They work best for WODs
where you're lifting and doing dynamic work.

For cross-training, these work great for the athletic-focused individual. If you're someone who likes to pair lifts with plyos, for example, then you'll enjoy this shoe. The sock-like fit, grippy outsole, and additional upper security are chef's kiss for cross-training.

Running, Walking and Comfort

For running, my favorite distances to run in these is 400-800 meters. These will NOT be your best barefoot shoes for longer runs. The upper can run a little warm and they're heavier than running-focused barefoot shoes.

For walking and daily wear, these can work, but keep in mind, these are definitively a lifting and cross-training biased barefoot shoe. In colder climates, these work great for daily wear due to their heavier construction, by the way.

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