Vivobarefoot Sensus II Grounding - Woman

Women’s leather barefoot shoes for feeling the ground like rarely before

The Vivobarefoot Sensus II Grounding Women are women’s leather barefoot shoes made for anyone who wants to walk with a more direct, simpler and more natural feeling. No thick soles. No rigid structures. No putting your foot inside an urban capsule and calling that comfort.

The idea here is different.

Less shoe.

More foot.

More ground.

This model takes inspiration from humanity’s earliest footwear and brings it into a modern, urban and highly sensory shoe. The upper is made from chrome-free Wild Hide leather, with a fit that adapts to the foot with use. The 3 mm Sensus sole brings you closer to the terrain than most everyday models. And the conductive technology adds a very specific function: encouraging connection with natural surfaces such as soil, grass, sand or stone.

The Vivobarefoot Sensus II Grounding Women are not shoes for running, training or mountain use. They are for truly living barefoot in everyday life. For walking, travelling, moving through the city, going out calmly, feeling more and carrying less.

Because sometimes you do not need more technology underfoot.

You need the shoe to get in the way less.

What makes the Sensus II Grounding Women different

The main difference of the Sensus II Grounding Women is their radical simplicity. They are women’s barefoot shoes with a very clean construction, no removable insole and a leather footbed. This places the foot even closer to the ground and makes the feeling much more direct.

And that is not a small detail.

In many urban shoes, even when they seem comfortable, the foot is separated from the world by layers of foam, reinforcements, insoles, elevations and shapes that decide for you. Here, the opposite happens. The thin sole, flexibility and wide toe box allow a more natural stride, with space for the toes to spread and more information in every step.

The Sensus sole is 3 mm thick and has a tread depth of 0 mm, designed for urban surfaces and a calm barefoot lifestyle. It also includes heel wrap and a slight rocker to support natural heel roll while walking.

It is not a sports shoe.

It is not a rigid ballet flat.

It is not a narrow dress shoe disguised as comfortable.

It is a leather barefoot moccasin for women who want a very close-to-ground feeling without giving up a clean, natural and easy-to-wear style.

Grounding technology for walking closer to the earth

The word Grounding is not there just to decorate the name. In the Vivobarefoot Sensus II Grounding Women, Vivobarefoot includes conductive technology designed to encourage connection with natural surfaces such as soil, grass, sand and stone.

This should be explained properly.

It does not mean you will be connected to the ground while walking on a pavement, in a shopping centre or in an office with synthetic flooring. For it to make sense, the connection needs natural surfaces. That is where this model aims to recover a more direct relationship between body, foot and terrain.

And although that part may sound very deep, the experience is quite simple: a thin, flexible shoe with no insole that lets you feel more.

More texture.

More support.

More presence in every step.

It is a model for anyone who enjoys walking barefoot at home, for anyone who values contact with the ground and for anyone who wants to take that feeling outside with minimal and elegant protection.

It is not about looking barefoot.

It is about feeling it.

Sensus II Grounding Women compared with other everyday Vivobarefoot models

The Vivobarefoot Sensus II Grounding Women have a very specific role within Vivobarefoot’s everyday range. And it is worth understanding it so they are not confused with other more urban, sportier or more protective models.

They are not Gobi. Gobi has a more structured urban shoe focus, more versatile for everyday looks with a stronger classic footwear presence. The Sensus II Grounding Women are thinner, more sensory and closer to the ground.

They are not Ra. Ra is more formal and more oriented towards work, office or dressing with a classic shoe aesthetic. The Sensus II Grounding Women are more relaxed, more artisanal and more of a barefoot moccasin.

They are not Primus Lite. Primus Lite has a sports focus, training, asphalt and active life. The Sensus II Grounding Women are designed for calm everyday wear, walking and feeling the ground, not for training.

They are not Sensus Yin. The Yin family has a more open focus, as a sandal or slide depending on the version. The Sensus II Grounding Women are closed, leather and lace-up, more suitable when you want to cover the foot without losing that radically barefoot feeling.

This avoids confusion.

If you want something more formal, look at Ra.

If you want something more structured and urban, look at Gobi.

If you want to train, look at Primus Lite.

If you want a women’s leather barefoot shoe with maximum sensitivity, simple construction and grounding connection, this is where the Sensus II Grounding Women come in.

Who these leather barefoot shoes are for

The Vivobarefoot Sensus II Grounding Women are for women who want very natural, flexible and lightweight everyday footwear. For those who value leather, ground contact, a wide toe box and a simple aesthetic that does not shout “technical shoe” everywhere.

They work very well for city walking, calm strolls, travel, spring and summer days, relaxed urban life, casual use and moments when you want the foot protected, but almost as if you were wearing nothing.

They are also for anyone already used to barefoot footwear who wants an even more direct feeling. With no insole and a sole of only 3 mm, the foot receives more information than in other models with more structure.

That said, they are not for everything.

They are not for running. They are not for training. They are not for mountains. They are not for heavy rain. They are not for harsh cold. They are not for anyone looking for cushioning, support or a thick sole that filters everything happening underfoot.

If you come from very cushioned conventional footwear, it is worth making a gradual transition. Here, the foot works more and feels more. That is exactly the good part, but also what needs to be respected.

If you want passive comfort, foam and disconnection, they are not your model.

If you want sensitivity, freedom and a more real stride, then yes.

A barefoot moccasin for walking with less noise and more feeling

The Sensus II Grounding Women have something often lost in modern footwear: humility.

They do not try to correct you.

They do not try to lift you.

They do not try to cushion every centimetre of your life.

They simply let the foot do its thing.

Wild Hide leather adapts with use and offers an organic feeling, closer to footwear made to accompany you than to impose itself. The absence of an insole increases ground connection. The thin sole encourages sensitivity. And the wide toe box prevents the toes from being punished as if they had done something wrong.

It is a shoe for walking more slowly, if you want.

For feeling more.

For wearing without socks and enjoying the leather footbed.

For anyone who understands that sometimes the best footwear is not the one that does more things, but the one that stops getting in the way.

The Vivobarefoot Sensus II Grounding Women are exactly that: a simple, highly sensory leather barefoot shoe for living closer to the ground.

Technical features of Vivobarefoot Sensus II Grounding Women

• Barefoot design with a wide toe box to allow natural toe splay.
• Zero drop for a flat and natural stride.
• 3 mm Sensus sole.
• Outsole tread depth: 0 mm.
• Sole with heel wrap and slight rocker to support natural heel roll.
• Conductive technology for grounding on natural surfaces such as soil, grass, sand and stone.
• No insole for greater closeness to the ground.
• Leather footbed.
• Perforated upper to support breathability.
• Approximate weight: 158.7 g.
• Upper: 100% chrome-free Wild Hide leather.
• Lining: 100% chrome-free Wild Hide leather.
• Laces: 100% organic cotton.
• Outsole: 56% synthetic rubber, 30% silica, 10% vulcanised compound and 4% other materials.
• True to size according to Vivobarefoot.
• Recommended use: daily wear, urban use, walking, travel, calm strolls and natural surfaces suitable for grounding.

My size in Vivobarefoot Sensus II Grounding Women

To find your size, the right thing to do is to measure your foot and use the link below the size selector.

And if you do not get it right the first time, you will the second.

The size exchange system is simple, fast and free if you activate the exchange insurance for €1.99 (valid for Spain only).

For more information about fit, read this link.

Care and maintenance of Vivobarefoot Sensus II Grounding Women

Materials: as they are made with chrome-free Wild Hide leather, a leather footbed and a thin Sensus sole, it is best to remove dust or surface dirt with a soft brush after more intense use. If stains appear, clean them with a slightly damp cloth, avoiding soaking the leather.

Care products: to protect the leather and help maintain its water resistance, you can use a leather protector such as Vivobarefoot Repel or a specific leather product. Do not use bleach, harsh detergents or strong chemical products.

Always let them dry at room temperature. Avoid radiators, tumble dryers, direct sunlight and any intense heat source, as this may damage the leather, adhesives and shoe structure. It is also advisable to avoid prolonged exposure to water, salt and harsh chemicals.

For more information, you can check the guide on care and maintenance of barefoot shoes.