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Best Barefoot Shoes for Travelers: A Comprehensive Guide

If you're anything like me – an avid hiker, outdoor enthusiast, and travel junkie – you've probably realized the importance of functional footwear when globe-trotting. Ever since I delved into 'Born to Run' and stepped into the world of barefoot shoes, my travel experiences have taken a turn for the better. Why? Well, pack your bags and come along as I break down why barefoot shoes might just be your best travel companion yet!

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Womens Chic Clays Ns Cinnamon
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Groundz
Groundz
Womens Chic Clays Ns Cinnamon
These Cinnamon Clays feature a matte, Nubuck leather that...
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Eco Friendly
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Casual
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Flats
Flats
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Flexible
Flexible
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Grounded
Grounded
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Leather
Leather
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Office/Business
Office/Business
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Lightweight
Lightweight
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Travel
Travel
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Breathable
Breathable
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Summer
Summer
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Zero Drop
Zero Drop
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Sneakers/Trainers
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Womens
Womens
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$151 - $200
$151 - $200
Womens Chic Clays Ns Midnight
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Groundz
Groundz
Womens Chic Clays Ns Midnight
This versatile, soft tumbled Nubuck style comes in a matt...
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Eco Friendly
Eco Friendly
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Flats
Flats
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Flexible
Flexible
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Grounded
Grounded
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Leather
Leather
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Office/Business
Office/Business
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Lightweight
Lightweight
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Travel
Travel
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Summer
Summer
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Zero Drop
Zero Drop
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Sneakers/Trainers
Sneakers/Trainers
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Womens
Womens
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$151 - $200
$151 - $200
Womens Chic Clays Ns Pewter
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Groundz
Groundz
Womens Chic Clays Ns Pewter
This warm sophisticated medium gray is crafted using a su...
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Eco Friendly
Eco Friendly
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Flexible
Flexible
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Grounded
Grounded
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Leather
Leather
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Lightweight
Lightweight
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Travel
Travel
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Spring
Spring
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Summer
Summer
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Zero Drop
Zero Drop
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Sneakers/Trainers
Sneakers/Trainers
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Womens
Womens
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$151 - $200
$151 - $200
Womens Clay Chelsea Boots Midnight
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Groundz
Groundz
Womens Clay Chelsea Boots Midnight
A wildly comfortable boot, handmade using soft tumbled Nu...
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Eco Friendly
Eco Friendly
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Grounded
Grounded
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Handmade
Handmade
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Leather
Leather
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Office/Business
Office/Business
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Lightweight
Lightweight
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Travel
Travel
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Zero Drop
Zero Drop
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Sneakers/Trainers
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Womens
Womens
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Boots
Boots
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$201 - $300
$201 - $300
Womens Clay Sneakers Jeans
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Groundz
Groundz
Womens Clay Sneakers Jeans
A wildly comfortable one-of-a-kind low-top sneaker, handc...
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Eco Friendly
Eco Friendly
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Flexible
Flexible
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Grounded
Grounded
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Handmade
Handmade
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Leather
Leather
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Lightweight
Lightweight
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Travel
Travel
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Summer
Summer
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Zero Drop
Zero Drop
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Slip On
Slip On
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Wide Toe Box
Wide Toe Box
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Sneakers/Trainers
Sneakers/Trainers
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Womens
Womens
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$201 - $300
$201 - $300
Womens Clay Sneakers Midnight
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Groundz
Groundz
Womens Clay Sneakers Midnight
A wildly comfortable one-of-a-kind low-top sneaker, handc...
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Eco Friendly
Eco Friendly
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Grounded
Grounded
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Handmade
Handmade
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Leather
Leather
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Lightweight
Lightweight
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Travel
Travel
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Spring
Spring
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Summer
Summer
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Zero Drop
Zero Drop
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Sneakers/Trainers
Sneakers/Trainers
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Womens
Womens
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$201 - $300
$201 - $300
Womens Dali Clays Cinnamon
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Groundz
Groundz
Womens Dali Clays Cinnamon
This Alpargata inspired design is crafted using a super s...
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Eco Friendly
Eco Friendly
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Flats
Flats
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Flexible
Flexible
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Grounded
Grounded
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Leather
Leather
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Office/Business
Office/Business
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Lightweight
Lightweight
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Travel
Travel
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Summer
Summer
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Zero Drop
Zero Drop
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Sneakers/Trainers
Sneakers/Trainers
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Womens
Womens
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$151 - $200
$151 - $200
Womens Dali Clays Midnight
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Groundz
Groundz
Womens Dali Clays Midnight
This dark, yet warm sophisticated gray will pull together...
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Eco Friendly
Eco Friendly
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Flats
Flats
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Flexible
Flexible
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Grounded
Grounded
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Handmade
Handmade
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Leather
Leather
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Office/Business
Office/Business
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Lightweight
Lightweight
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Travel
Travel
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Suede
Suede
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Spring
Spring
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Summer
Summer
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Zero Drop
Zero Drop
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Sneakers/Trainers
Sneakers/Trainers
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Womens
Womens
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$151 - $200
$151 - $200
Womens Dali Clays Pewter
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Groundz
Groundz
Womens Dali Clays Pewter
This dark, yet warm sophisticated gray will pull together...
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Eco Friendly
Eco Friendly
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Flats
Flats
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Flexible
Flexible
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Grounded
Grounded
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Handmade
Handmade
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Leather
Leather
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Office/Business
Office/Business
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Lightweight
Lightweight
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Travel
Travel
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Suede
Suede
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Spring
Spring
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Summer
Summer
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Zero Drop
Zero Drop
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Sneakers/Trainers
Sneakers/Trainers
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Womens
Womens
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$151 - $200
$151 - $200
Womens Dali Clays Truffle
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Groundz
Groundz
Womens Dali Clays Truffle
This dark, yet warm sophisticated gray will pull together...
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Eco Friendly
Eco Friendly
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Flats
Flats
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Flexible
Flexible
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Grounded
Grounded
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Handmade
Handmade
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Leather
Leather
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Office/Business
Office/Business
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Lightweight
Lightweight
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Travel
Travel
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Suede
Suede
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Spring
Spring
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Summer
Summer
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Zero Drop
Zero Drop
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Sneakers/Trainers
Sneakers/Trainers
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Womens
Womens
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$151 - $200
$151 - $200
Womens Hp Classic Clays Midnight
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Groundz
Groundz
Womens Hp Classic Clays Midnight
These classic Clays feature our non-slip heel padding for...
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Eco Friendly
Eco Friendly
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Grounded
Grounded
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Handmade
Handmade
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Leather
Leather
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Office/Business
Office/Business
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Lightweight
Lightweight
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Travel
Travel
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Summer
Summer
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Formal
Formal
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Zero Drop
Zero Drop
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Sneakers/Trainers
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Womens
Womens
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$151 - $200
$151 - $200
Zing - Black & White - Leather
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Barebarics
Barebarics
Zing - Black & White - Leather
Made for everyday luxury, this leather version of the coveted Barebarics Zing barefoot sneakers is easy to wear and is fabulously elegant
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Eco Friendly
Eco Friendly
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Extra Wide
Extra Wide
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Casual
Casual
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Flexible
Flexible
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Leather
Leather
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Lightweight
Lightweight
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Travel
Travel
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Zero Drop
Zero Drop
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Mens
Mens
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Sneakers/Trainers
Sneakers/Trainers
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Womens
Womens
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Unisex
Unisex
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$151 - $200
$151 - $200
Zing - White & Beige
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Barebarics
Barebarics
Zing - White & Beige
Explore the city with the simple and smart Barebarics Zing barefoot shoes
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Eco Friendly
Eco Friendly
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Flexible
Flexible
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Vegan
Vegan
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Lightweight
Lightweight
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Travel
Travel
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Zero Drop
Zero Drop
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Mens
Mens
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Sneakers/Trainers
Sneakers/Trainers
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Womens
Womens
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Unisex
Unisex
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$151 - $200
$151 - $200
Zing - White & Black
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Barebarics
Barebarics
Zing - White & Black
Explore the city with the simple and smart Barebarics Zing barefoot shoes
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Eco Friendly
Eco Friendly
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Casual
Casual
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Flexible
Flexible
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Vegan
Vegan
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Lightweight
Lightweight
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Travel
Travel
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Zero Drop
Zero Drop
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Mens
Mens
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Sneakers/Trainers
Sneakers/Trainers
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Womens
Womens
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$151 - $200
$151 - $200
Zoom - All Black
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Barebarics
Barebarics
Zoom - All Black
Simple yet, engineered for comfort and evergreen style, Barebarics Zoom barefoot sneakers will refresh your look with a touch of class
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Eco Friendly
Eco Friendly
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Casual
Casual
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Flexible
Flexible
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Vegan
Vegan
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Lightweight
Lightweight
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Travel
Travel
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Zero Drop
Zero Drop
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Sneakers/Trainers
Sneakers/Trainers
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$151 - $200
$151 - $200
Zoom - All Black - Leather
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Barebarics
Barebarics
Zoom - All Black - Leather
If you love a luxurious look and feel in a classic design, Barebrics Zoom barefoot leather sneakers are your easy pick
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Eco Friendly
Eco Friendly
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Casual
Casual
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Flexible
Flexible
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Leather
Leather
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Water Resistant
Water Resistant
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Lightweight
Lightweight
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Travel
Travel
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Zero Drop
Zero Drop
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Mens
Mens
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Sneakers/Trainers
Sneakers/Trainers
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Womens
Womens
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Unisex
Unisex
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$151 - $200
$151 - $200
Zoom - All White - Leather
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Barebarics
Barebarics
Zoom - All White - Leather
If you are looking for a luxurious look and feel in a classic design, look no further - presenting Barebrics Zoom barefoot leather sneakers
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Eco Friendly
Eco Friendly
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Casual
Casual
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Flexible
Flexible
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Leather
Leather
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Lightweight
Lightweight
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Travel
Travel
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Zero Drop
Zero Drop
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Mens
Mens
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Sneakers/Trainers
Sneakers/Trainers
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Womens
Womens
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Unisex
Unisex
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$151 - $200
$151 - $200

A Minimalist's Guide to Travel Essentials: Barefoot Shoe Edition

Traveling is an experience that most cherish. But, packing? Not so much. Especially when you're a minimalist who values quality over quantity. That's why we've compiled a guide tailored to the traveling minimalist, focusing on one of the most essential components: shoes and accessories.

Why Quality Matters

When it comes to minimalist travel, quality trumps quantity. Opting for durable, versatile shoes and accessories can save space in your luggage and ensure that your items last throughout your journey and beyond. With that in mind, let's delve into the travel essentials every minimalist needs.

Shoes for Every Occasion

  1. For the Workout Junkie: Even on vacation, staying active is a must for many. Ensure you're equipped with the right workout shoes that are not just functional but also space-saving.
  2. Walking & Sightseeing: A sturdy pair of everyday shoes or sandals is crucial. For those seeking comfort, tabis or toe-spacers can make a world of difference.
  3. Weather Appropriate: Depending on your destination, waterproof or winter-proof shoes are indispensable. For beach destinations, watersports footwear is a must-have.
  4. Eco-Conscious Choices: Opt for vegan or eco-friendly shoes without compromising on style and comfort.
  5. Dress to Impress: Attending a formal event? Minimalist dress shoes or chic flats are a perfect fit.
  6. Children & Juniors: Traveling with the family? Don't forget the kids and juniors. They deserve comfy footwear too!

For more insights, read our comprehensive shoe reviews.

Accessories to Elevate Your Travel Game

  1. Eco-friendly Totes: Carry your essentials in style with sustainable accessories.
  2. Protective Cases: Ensure your shoes remain in prime condition with protective cases, especially for leather varieties.
  3. Foot Care: Foot comfort is vital during travel. Stock up on socks and ensure you have essentials like toe spacers or tabis for ultimate comfort.
  4. Cost Savers: For the budget traveler, DIY options and products ranging from $0-$50 are available.

For a deeper dive, explore our guide to barefoot shoe features for kids.

Before You Go

Always remember, minimalism is not about depriving yourself but about making intentional choices. Choose quality over quantity, and ensure you're prepared for your journey with the best gear possible. Before making any purchase, consult our ultimate guide to barefoot shoes to make an informed decision.

Bon voyage, fellow minimalist!

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