In 2004, Terra Plana became pioneers of the barefoot movement by launching VIVOBAREFOOT, the first minimalist shoe with a patented, ultra thin puncture resistant sole that offers maximum sensory feedback and maximum protection.

70% of your brain's information for movement comes from the nerves on the soles of your feet. The more you can feel the ground, the greater your body's understanding of its surroundings and natural movement.

In 2010, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Harvard University, both released studies to support that barefoot reduces injuries, reserves energy, and improves technique.

As scientific support for barefoot health grows, so does demand for VIVOBAREFOOT and the collection features the most comprehensive line of minimalist shoes on the market. The VIVOBAREFOOT difference is in the sole.

We make a series of constructions specifically designed for varying elements, terrains, and activities. From high performance off-road and trail running shoes, to work and kids shoes, VIVOBAREFOOT offers a total lifestyle solution for the whole family and options for transitioning from walking to sports.

As with all Terra Plana products, VIVOBAREFOOT footwear is produced sustainably using recycled, locally sourced materials, with efficient and eco-friendly production techniques, in independently monitored ethical factories. Sustainable, it must also be comfortable and durable in quality and style.

Stockists in Ireland:

Dublin

Fitzpatrick’s Shoes- Unit 3, Level 1, Dundrum Town Centre, Dublin Tel: (01) 2983270
Joy Fountain, Royal Hibernian Way, Dublin 2 Tel 086 2340113
Wheel Worxs Fonthill Retail Park Liffey Valley CO. Dublin Tel 01 620 1000
Irish Fit 135 Ballyogan Road Carrickmines Dublin 18 Tel 01 205 2003

Galway

Gosh Shoes - Eyre Square shopping centre Galway – 091 567 988
Ail Ruin Clarinbridge Co. Galway - Tel 091 776671

Carlow

J F Sports – Fair green shopping Centre – Tel: 059 913 4355

Limerick

Greenes – Crescent Shopping Centre – Tel - 061309389

Letterkenny

Greenes Shoes -Market Centre Letterkenny Co. Donegal 0749126326

Drogheda

Eagleton Footwear – Shop St Drogheda – 041 - 9830833

Bally Clare

Bonita Shoes - Tel: 048 93345161

Moira

Blackstone Physiotherapy -21 Main Street Moira, Co. Armagh BT67 0LE Tel: 048 9261 1211

Coleraine

Bishops - The Diamond Coleraine – 048 703 42465

Lurgan

Millars Shoes - Main St Lurgan – tel: 048 38328444

Cork

Walk: 8 Paul Street, Cork City, Tel: 021 -4905 683
O’Flynns Footwear – Mallow – tel: 022 21248

Castlewellan

TJS GEMS – 048 437717 99

Longford

Fabiani – 12 Grafton Court Long ford - Tel: 043 3346049

Donegal

McElhinney’s Dept Store – Main St Ballybofey – tel: 074 913 1217

Kilkenny

Pauls – High St, Kilkenny – 056 7721289