SURF ROYALTY BAREFOOT PHILOSOPHY
Triple World Champion surfer and conservationist
JOHN JOHN FLORENCE
“Being barefoot is important because it’s where we start. When I wear Vivos I’m connected to the ground. It makes my body feel better, stronger, and more flexible.”
Professional Hawaiian surfer dubbed the ‘Queen of Pipeline’
MOANA JONES-WONG
“For me, walking around barefoot is just a way of life... barefoot just feels natural. And when I put on a pair of shoes, it's just a foreign object on my foot. I feel so not grounded. I feel so disconnected.”
Professional surfer, engineer, and marine ecologist
Maluhia Kinimaka
“When you live in a sense where you're always barefoot... having strength and mobility in your foot is extremely important for surfing. Foot placement—even moving a foot by a centimeter—can make all the difference.”
Professional big wave surfer and activist
LAURA CRANE
“That moment of pure connection and force from the ocean through your feet – it’s a conversation. Being strong in lots of different positions is super important.”
fit
For balance and stability
A foot-shaped fit lets toes splay and play – improving balance and providing a stable base of support.
feel
For sensory feedback
A thin, flat sole allows the nerve endings in your feet to provide the brain with the sensory feedback it needs to move with skill.
flex
For natural movement
Flexible footwear allows the muscles and tendons to load and recoil like they’re meant to, enabling your feet to get stronger over time.
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