VIBAe

Barefoot brand from Finland.

VIBAe is a Finnish brand that designs its shoes in Finland and has them handmade in Portugal, mostly unisex slip-ons, sandals and boots in vegetable-tanned, chrome-free leather. They have a wide toebox and thin, flexible soles, but there is a cushioned Carbon Step footbed inside, so they are not strict barefoot shoes. I'd see them as a roomy, comfy in-between option.

Specialities: wide fit, sandals, boots, leather, slip ons

VIBAe website

How VIBAe fits

sloped toe box, wide width, low volume

I'd start with your usual size and expect a snug, glove-like fit that stretches a little with wear. There are no half sizes, so VIBAe say go up if you're between. High arches may find the instep tight, so the adjustable styles could suit better.

The VIBAe range