Learn Everything Barefoot Shoes

The Feelgrounds Chelsea boot is designed to provide comfortable, barefoot wear. It features a flexible, zero-drop sole with grip and an anatomically shaped toe box. The elastic ankle piece and finger loop at the heel makes it easy to slip on and off without sacrificing style. The boots are made from vegan leather and lined with microfiber for quality and comfort, making them the perfect minimalist boots for day-to-day wear. Let's jump in and review them.

A third generation of the VivoBarefoot boots, the VivoBarefoot Scott III men’s minimalist boots are a winter staple; with their ultimately comfortable design, and the convenience which they provide to the wearer, they’re an absolute necessity for the winter season, and I’ll tell you just why. If you’re looking for comfortable shoes for walking in the chilly weather, read on ahead to get an in-depth insight or review of these barefoot boots.

Be Lenka was founded in 2017 and has since dedicated its production to making winters easier for babies, pregnant women, new moms, and anyone who fails to find the right fit for the harsh winter days! All products designed by Be Lenka do so while keeping the safety and health of its users and the world in mind. This makes them focus highly on their products’ sustainability, design, and durability.

Are you looking for a new pair of minimalist boots? You might have heard about the Vivobarefoot brand and been wondering, like I was, about how they actually stand up in the wild. Well, I’ve put a pair of their Tracker FG barefoot boots through their paces, and this is what I’ve found!

I have to say it. These Patrol Lites are beautiful.‍ The Patrol Lite is the lightweight sister of the Patrol Winter boot and so is more suitable for spring and autumn rather than winter. Feelgrounds describe them as a Spring/Fall boot and I’d agree. Whilst they are lightweight and more breathable than the Patrol Winter Boot, they are not quite breathable enough for the summer months.

This summer, we tested Feelgrounds Seaside Twill barefoot sandal in Deep Olive and here is what we thought!

The Xero Shoes Z-Treks are a great lightweight option if you're looking into barefoot sandals. They're very comfortable and easy to wear. Xero Shoes make a couple of different barefoot sandals specially designed for hiking, the Z-Trek and the Z-Trails. Both were particularly popular with the community in our annual Golden Toe awards, so I wanted to try them myself and review them for you. In this review, I'll be discussing the Z-Treks.

Having been wearing minimalist and barefoot shoes and sandals for the past 5ish years, you could say that I’m a fan. I want to take my experience of the barefoot sandals I’ve been wearing these past few years and tell you my impressions of them. Specifically, we’ll be talking about Earth Runners, Xero Shoes, Bedrock Sandals, Luna Sandals and Shamma Sandals. In no particular order, let’s jump in...

Barefoot shoes are so important for your feet, but there is a lot more to the equation than that. Hopefully, by the end of this article, you’ll have a much better idea about your feet, how they function and how to best use barefoot shoes on your journey to better movement.

I’ve been wearing my Earth Runners for 6 weeks. I typically wear a pair of barefoot shoes/sandals a lot when I’m testing them but this is different. I’m not wearing them to test, I’m wearing them because I want to. They’ve become my go-to sandals.

Barefoot sandals have been the final frontier for me in terms of turning all my shoe minimalist. If you take a look through our directory you can see there are a lot of brands making ‘Barefoot Sandals’ like Xero, Luna, Shamma and Earth Runners. Most of the above are fairly high priced, I wanted something less premium and more budget...Enter the Decathlon Bivouac Sandals Trek 500.

So you want to transition to barefoot shoes but you know that your feet need some help? To get you all set for your new barefoot shoes we want to help you restore what’s missing from a lifetime of conventional shoes.

Not only do dirty, grimy, or salt-stained boots look unappealing, they also wear out faster than boots that are clean, polished, and conditioned regularly. Considering a high-quality pair of winter barefoot boots can set you back over $150, it is worth looking after them.

If you are anything like me, the thought of stuffing my long liberated feet into ski boots feels like blasphemy. Last year, skiing in regular ski boots, my feet were numb, cramping and begging for freedom. Well, not this year. I went deep into the world of barefoot options for skiers and how we can explore our hobbies without compromising on our footwear.

The Vivobarefoot Trackers are a great, all-purpose, everyday winter boot that will keep your feet warm and dry in typical winter weather. For hiking boots, they are lightweight with a decent ground feel. Not only that, but they look great too. Something which can’t be said for a lot of barefoot boots out there.

If you're new to barefoot shoes and minimalist footwear, it can seem complicated, especially as they are an expensive investment. Use our Ultimate Barefoot Shoe Guide to learn everything you need to get the best shoe for you first time.

Not happy with the way your barefoot shoes fit? Too small or big? If so, this article is for you!‍I'll discuss how to modify barefoot shoes and what some common issues are. Before diving, remember to measure your feet and choose a minimalist shoe that matches your foot shape before buying.

Your barefoot shoe collection is a major investment, and it has to be maintained if you want them to last for the long term. We want our barefoot shoes to last as long as possible, it is good for us, our wallets and the planet!

Perhaps you have decided to buy a pair of minimalist shoes and feel unsure of what to expect of your feet once you start wearing them. Here are the most common experiences when starting your barefoot journey to healthier, more functional feet.

Whether you are new to wearing minimalist footwear or have been wearing barefoot shoes for a long time, choosing the right shoe for you can be daunting with all the options out there.

We've been buying and using barefoot shoes for years now and so we've learnt some of the best tips, tricks and hacks when it comes to getting the pair of barefoot shoes you want at the best price and with the lowest shipping costs.

As a self-proclaimed barefoot shoe nerd and barefoot runner, I know how hard it can be to shop for me. So I created this barefoot shopping guide to help people choose the perfect barefoot inspired gift for their loved ones! I sure you'll find something they will love to receive here.

For those on a tight budget, trying to find the perfect gift for a significant person in your life can be tricky.‍ So to help, I've put together a shortlist of ideas that you can make at home free or very low cost! If you try any of these or have any other ideas, I'd love to see them on Instagram.

Firstly, let me say congratulations. The decision to move your body and work on yourself is by far the best investment you can make in your future. Great job.‍ So now that you've made the decision, perhaps you're looking for a more structured, guided approach to working on strengthening your muscles. I've put together a recommended list of online courses and memberships with a strong focus on natural movement and a 'barefoot ethos'.

We all know the benefits of being barefoot more often. But if you're like me, sometimes you want a little more. And that little has to be fun!‍This is where balance beams and boards came into my life. They're a fun way to build up train hip stability, ankle and foot mobility, and help to increase body awareness and balance.‍ Not only that, but they're also beautiful (and practical) pieces of furniture to have in your living space.‍ Here's a list of the best balance beams and boards out there...