Sponsor the Golden Toe Awards 🏆
Connect with the barefoot community and be a part of the biggest barefoot shoes celebration of the year!
What is the Golden Toe Awards 🏆
It's a celebration of the best barefoot/minimalist shoes, makers, retailers and the barefoot community. The awards are driven by community voting and aim to help newcomers discover top-quality minimalist shoes, while also giving deserving companies a chance to shine. Don't miss your chance to win a coveted Golden Toe 🦶
Giving every brand a chance to shine ☀️
We use both weighted scoring and normalization together to create a more balanced evaluation system for the Golden Toe Awards. This gives an average rating that takes into account the number of votes and makes sure bigger brands can't dominate through large numbers.
Participate in the Giveaway 👟
Sponsor the Golden Toe Awards with a much appreciated donation of 1-3 pairs of shoes (or an equivalent gift card) for our participating voters to win. Winners of the giveaway will be announced after the Awards are finished.
Unlock sponsorship benefits 🙌
As a token of our gratitude and to give your brand the recognition it deserves, we've assembled a collection of exciting benefits!
Sponsorship Benefits
By joining us as a sponsor, your brand will not just be helping get a great turn out for the Golden Toe Awards, but also creating a great first impression with those looking to purchase their first (or fifteenth) pair of barefoot shoes. Together, we can make barefoot shoes more accessible to as many people across the globe as possible 🌱🌍
Brand Visibility 🎯
Your company logo will find its place on our Golden Toe Awards website and in event promotional materials as a proud sponsor.
Social Media Love 📣
Your brand will feature in our social media shoutouts as we build up excitement for the event and celebrate your support.
Email & Newsletter Shout-outs 💌
We'll highlight your brand in our Golden Toe Awards promotional emails and newsletters, reaching directly to our growing Minimal-list community.
Consumer Insights 📊
Get direct feedback from your product users through access to anonymized data from the awards survey results. This invaluable feedback could shape your future product development and marketing strategies.
Voting Categories 🗳️
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Best Overall Barefoot Shoe
The top-performing shoe that excels in comfort, durability, design, and functionality for various activities.
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Best Casual Minimalist Shoe
The perfect everyday minimalist shoe, emphasizing style, comfort, and versatility for casual wear.
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Best Barefoot Road Running Shoe
The ideal minimalist shoe for runners, offering an optimal balance between ground feel, flexibility, and protection on asphalt and hard surfaces.
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Best Barefoot Trail Shoe
The top shoe for trail running. Focusing on grip, protection, and durability while maintaining a barefoot feel.
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Best Barefoot Hiking Boots
The top shoe for trail running and hiking enthusiasts who prefer minimalist footwear, focusing on grip, protection, and durability while maintaining a barefoot feel.
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Best Winter Barefoot Shoe/Boot
The top shoes/boots for the cold months. Focussing on warmth, waterproofness, grip and durability, whilst keeping that barefoot feel.
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Best Minimalist Dress Shoe
The most elegant and stylish minimalist shoe suitable for formal events or professional settings.
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Best Kids' Barefoot Shoe
The leading minimalist shoe for children, designed to support natural foot development and movement.
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Best Barefoot Sandal
The top-performing minimalist sandal for those who prefer open-toed footwear, offering comfort, style, and durability.
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Best Barefoot Gym/CrossFit/Training Shoe
The ideal minimalist shoe for CrossFit enthusiasts and those participating in gym or fitness training, focusing on stability, support, and flexibility.
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Most Sustainable Barefoot Shoe
The eco-friendly minimalist shoe produced with sustainable materials and ethical manufacturing processes.
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Best Barefoot Shoe Retailer
Esteeming the retailer providing an extensive variety, excellent customer service, and a top-notch shopping experience for barefoot shoe seekers.
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Most Recommend Barefoot Shoe Brand
Respecting the brand that consistently receives high praise and recommendations from the barefoot shoe community for its commitment to quality, comfort, and durability.
Let's work together to celebrate our barefoot shoe community and build something great 👊
By becoming a sponsor, your brand will not only be aiding the growth and success of the Golden Toe Awards but will also be at the forefront of minds as they join and progress through their own barefoot journey.