Is Vivobarefoot cruelty-free?

The brand or its owner sells animal-derived products. Recorded status: not cruelty-free, last verified 13 September 2026.

Does The Clark Group (UK) test on animals?

We have not yet verified an animal-testing position for The Clark Group (UK). Until we can source one, we leave it unverified rather than guess.

Is Vivobarefoot vegan? Who owns Vivobarefoot?

Minimalist barefoot footwear brand offering running shoes, hiking boots, and lifestyle shoes with ultra-thin, puncture-resistant soles designed to promote natural foot movement.

Fashion & AccessoriesLast verified 13 September 2026

The short answer

Vivobarefoot is owned by The Clark Group (UK). Only some products are vegan. The brand or its owner sells animal-derived products. The wider brand or its owner sells animal products.

Is Vivobarefoot vegan?
Some vegan lines
Only some products are vegan
Company's own statementSource: Vegan Food & Living
Is Vivobarefoot cruelty-free?
Not cruelty-free
The brand or its owner sells animal-derived products
Company's own statementSource: Vivobarefoot
Does Vivobarefoot or its owner sell animal products?
Sells animal products
Vivobarefoot's product range includes footwear made from leather. The brand states it 'continue[s] to use leather – whilst making sure we do so in the most responsible way possible' and offers 'classic leather boot' styles across men's and women's collections. While the brand also produces vegan alternatives, the core range includes animal-derived materials.
Source
Who owns Vivobarefoot?
The Clark Group (UK)
Owned by The Clark Group (UK)
Official registrySource: Vegan Food & Living

Last verified 13 September 2026

Ownership chain

Brand
Vivobarefoot
Parent company
The Clark Group (UK)
Animal-testing position not yet verified.
Last verified 13 September 2026
Ultimate owner
Sofina
Animal-testing position not yet verified.
Last verified 13 September 2026

Certifications

B Corp
active
Checked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry
B Corp: Vivobarefoot is recorded as certified.
Vegan Society
active
Checked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry
Vegan Society: Vivobarefoot is recorded as certified.

What this means

Our record lists Vivobarefoot as a brand of The Clark Group (UK), which sits under Sofina. Ownership is a separate question from how a product is made: a brand can hold its own certifications while its parent company operates under different policies.

Vivobarefoot appears on 2 schemes we check: B Corp, Vegan Society. Each scheme sets its own criteria, so read the certifier's own entry, linked above, for what it covers.

We have not yet verified an animal-testing position for The Clark Group (UK), so we make no claim either way. We publish sourced facts and dates so you can judge them yourself; see how we verify.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Vivobarefoot vegan?: Only some products are vegan. Recorded status: some vegan lines, last verified 13 September 2026.
Who owns Vivobarefoot?: Vivobarefoot is recorded as owned by The Clark Group (UK), which is itself owned by Sofina.
Is Vivobarefoot cruelty-free?: The brand or its owner sells animal-derived products. Recorded status: not cruelty-free, last verified 13 September 2026.
Does The Clark Group (UK) test on animals?: We have not yet verified an animal-testing position for The Clark Group (UK). Until we can source one, we leave it unverified rather than guess.