VIBAe Helsinki

VIBAe HELSINKI is a slip-on Chelsea boot with a heel pull and large elastic gore on either side for easy entry. It is made from premium vegetable-tanned leather (chromium-free). The Natural Rubber Sole is lined with an antimicrobial and ergonomic Carbon Step footbed that will give you that OOHHH AAHHHH comfort feeling you’ve been waiting for. These are the ultimate comfy, wear everywhere shoes that are proudly handmade in a family-run factory in Portugal. By purchasing this product, you support responsible leather manufacturing through the Leather Working Group (LWG). Viba only uses skins and hides, which are by-products of the food industry.

The soul of VIBAe minimalistic footwear is a detachable Carbon Step insole that shapes according to your foot, activating the foot's small muscles. Together with the shoe designed for the shape of the foot, they guarantee complete comfort. The feeling is like walking barefoot. 

With Carbon Step you take comfortable steps towards a healthy and sustainable future. The contoured 11/14/7 formula (11 mm of heel cushion, 14 mm of arch support, and 7 mm in the forefoot) provides the ultimate comfort and will naturally compress to follow your foot profile into a neutral position. The open cell structure of the polyurethane composition retains the bouncy feeling and helps to prevent bacterial growth to combat foot odor. The cork shank works as a thermal insulator and provides structure and protection to the underside of the footbed for longevity.

Size and Fit
VIBAe shoe should feel snug at first and there is no need to leave extra free space at the end. The easiest way to put your VIBAe shoe into your feet is against the floor, push your foot all the way to the end, and only then bring up the heel. Once you start wearing the VIBAe shoe they will stretch about half a size and the more you wear them the better they get.