Crupon Barefoot Sandals Review - Fit, Soles & Ordering

The short answer

Crupon is worth a look if you want a dressier leather barefoot shoe, but I would use the printable template before ordering. The current range has different shapes, widths and sole setups, so the exact model matters more than a general size rule.

I have extra-wide feet. On the Crupon closed styles and flats I wore, the sole shape mattered more than the size number on its own.

The size chart was useful on the pairs I wore

Crupon listed the interior length of its closed shoes from heel to toe stitching, and on the flats I tried that measurement was a useful guide to the actual space inside. My usual size worked in some styles; on roomier shapes, sizing down was worth considering.

I would not turn that into a blanket “size down” rule. Crupon now publishes actual length and width measurements plus downloadable templates for current models. Print the template for the exact pair you want at 100% and use that before ordering.

Some shapes gave my big toe more room

Trevi and Cuomo were the two older shapes I found most accommodating around my big toe. I could stand and walk without the shoe pushing the toe inward.

The current range also includes explicit Extra Wide versions such as Mida Extra Wide and Breeze Extra Wide. That is useful, but I would still use the current template rather than assume an “Extra Wide” label guarantees the right shape for your foot.

The leather was one of the main reasons I liked them

The pairs I wore had leather that felt robust without being stiff. It stayed soft and flexible, held its shape well and developed a worn-in finish rather than looking tired quickly.

Leather-care products also helped when the shoes started looking dull. Crupon's current range still uses Italian leather widely, including vegetable-tanned options coloured with plant extracts on some models.

If you want barefoot footwear that can pass as fairly traditional leather shoes or sandals, this is one of Crupon's strongest points.

Check fit before customising

Current Crupon pages say pairs are made to order in the family workshop. Standard non-custom items have 30-day returns, while custom options can have different conditions.

I would get the template and size right first, then choose any custom colour, strap or sole option. If you need them for a fixed date, check the current production and delivery estimate before ordering.

Do not assume one sole setup

The current range varies. Some models offer different midsole thicknesses, and Crupon describes repair or resoling on certain constructions. Check the actual model if ground feel, cushioning or future repair matters to you.

Would I buy Crupon again?

Yes, particularly for the dressier end of my wardrobe. The Mary Jane-style shapes and cut-out leather designs filled a gap I struggled to find elsewhere in barefoot shoes.

My main warning is fit: choose the shape and template first, then choose the leather or colour.