Vivobarefoot unveils its Spring/Summer 2026 campaign, Unlock the Paradox, led by the launch of the new Motus Strength II — a barefoot strength trainer that challenges everything we think we know about performance footwear.
In the world of training shoes, strength and sensory connection are typically positioned as opposites. Added protection and durability often come with thicker soles, rigid structures, and reduced feel, while barefoot sensory feedback is usually achieved by stripping protection away. Motus Strength II is designed to exist precisely where those opposites meet. As the campaign states: “Strong enough for your hardest sessions. Sensory enough to feel every move. Built for impact. Born for connection.”
The Motus Strength II represents the latest evolution of Vivobarefoot’s pinnacle barefoot strength trainer. Engineered to withstand the demands of high-impact, heavy-duty training, it delivers robust protection without compromising the barefoot feel that allows athletes to stay connected to every movement. A newly engineered tongue construction provides a secure and adaptable fit across all foot shapes and arch heights, while a ribbed KPU overlay enhances flexibility, airflow, and full-range motion.
The upper combines durable, breathable mesh with targeted reinforcement, offering protection exactly where it is needed without dulling sensory feedback. Underfoot, a thin sole with raised lugs supports grip and stability under heavy loads, keeping the wearer grounded and responsive throughout demanding sessions.
Designed for how natural, healthy, high-impact training should feel, the Motus Strength II is built to handle rope climbs, sled pushes, intervals, barbell lifts, and kettlebell work with equal confidence. It is durable enough for the toughest workouts, yet light and responsive enough for dynamic drills, supporting natural movement not just in the moment, but over a lifetime of wellbeing. This is the paradox unlocked: total protection and unmatched connection, coexisting where they traditionally have not.
The original Motus Strength was recognised as Best Minimalist Training Shoe at the 2024 Men’s Health Fitness Awards, and the Motus Strength II builds on that legacy. Fit, flex, and airflow have been refined while staying true to Vivobarefoot’s barefoot DNA and commitment to natural movement.
The wider Motus training range is designed to reawaken the full spectrum of human motion, enabling the body to mobilise, stabilise, coordinate, and thrive again. Through natural training, athletes are encouraged to reconnect with their bodies, restore the landscape of human movement, and unlock innate potential.
With SS26, Vivobarefoot invites athletes to challenge long-held trade-offs in performance footwear, feel more through every movement, and move better as a result.
