The Birkenstock QS 700. Remove the cork foot bed and replace with NorthSole foot bed. Witten will work as well. You now have a wide toe box, zero drop, somewhat thin soled steel toe work boot. This pair is almost 2 years old, and still not even close to being done. I do usually around 10,000 steps per day in these, 5 days per week. The soles have minimal wear. Nothing is separating anywhere. When it comes time to replace these, I have no reason trying anything else. While they might not be classified as barefoot, they are 100% barefoot friendly. This is the only footwear I own that isn't classified as barefoot. I have been barefooting for like 15 years. If you need work boots with safety toes, these are the ones.

Been wearing these for the past couple weeks. Did a lot of walking in these (some days +35k steps). You can also kinda see a footprint due to the pressure/wear off on the sole

Hi. I’m a male with 10 (43) size feet. I’m looking for a brown colored full leather shoe, thin but lasting sole aprox 2-4 mm. Should look nice for business casual, as well as everyday wear.

Was thinking of the Vivo Sensus Moc but the exposed leather around the arch will get soaked with water. Also don’t like the look best, it’s a bit medieval looking.

My first pair of barefoot boots!! Size: men’s 7, color: Mole.

Definitely feel self conscious when looking down because the toe box is so wide. It’s comfy and I’m so happy my toes are in natural position. I love the cold brown color that matches my outfit style.

Left is my barefoot gym shoes that runs too small. I have wide feet :(

Hello everybody. I have been wearing barefoot shoes for a few years, mostly xeroshoes and withins. I haven't had the chance to try other brands.

I wear prios almost everyday. I love that they are comfortable and all-rounders. I also love how they don't draw people's attention. I have never had nobody tell me "what kind of shoes are those" while wearing prios. They are wide enough for my foot and not too expensive (bought them for around 70euros).

But now I am looking for a more stylish/casual shoe. My withins are too wide and draw people's attention. I love the simple all black canvas style. But I just hate having to explain random people what I am wearing.

So... I need suggestions. I am looking for:

• Casual looking shoes that you can wear with almost anything.
• Possibly black or white
• Canvas or leather. I don't really like mesh.
• Wide enough (like prios is fine), but not so wide that they draw attention
• Price up to 120 for the right shoes

I have been looking around for a few weeks but couldn't find the right one.

Xero Glenn are a bit too elegant it seems.

Xero Dillon. I could accept them being mesh but not the huge front and back xero logo.

Feelgrounds Luxe. Don't really like faux leather and they seem too wide.

Groundies zero too expensive and they are not all black.

I also found a within canvas shoe on amazon.com. Again i really like the style but I am afraid they will be as wide as the pair I already own. Are all withins wide?

Any good suggestion? Thanks...

They're awesome! Comfiest boots I have ever had to privilege to wear!

We might finally get a waterproof pair of Vibrams!

I was browsing the Vibram page and saw this ad between the normal listings, which to me looks like a waterproof version of the Trailope model. The Link however doesnt seem to work and rediredcts me to the home page.

https://www.vibram.com/us/trailope-hdry/M57_1_PurpleBlack.html

What are your thoughts? Do you have more information than this?

Tips and advice please. Especially if you've worn both brands. I've had zero experience with Xero (see what I did there?)

My feet love my size 40 Magna FGs. Good fit, excellent grip in wet conditions.

• How does Xero sizing compare — width and length?
• Ground feel and flexibility: How does the Denver II compare with the Magna FG?
• Traction: How does the Denver II perform on wet pavement and slippery surfaces?

Thanks.

I like wearing the socks that have individual components for each toe. However, every brand I have tried also has compression on the arches. Is anyone aware of any brands that don't have the compression element? I don't find the compression the most comfortable.

Hello! I would love to know which barefoot brands and which specific shoes you might recommend to someone with bunions.

I know most barefoot shoes have bigger than usual wide toe box already, but for people with bunions, we need more than that. For example, designs that are seamless inside (especially at the bunion areas) so that no material are rubbing against our protruding bone, shoes that are especially soft and gives (again, at those bunion areas), can accommodate our toe separators etc.

Some nice aesthetically pleasing styles suitable for the city and office will be awesome!!! Not all of us can survive daily in running-style of barefoot shoes ☺️

Much appreciation!

Interested in barefoot. I want a cute pair of sandals under $50. Is that a thing? I’m ok with it being barefoot adjacent. I was looking into plaka nova rope shoes on Amazon. Anyone have any recs? Thank you!!

I've always been a barefoot person. Usually I hike without any shoes, when its very rocky I wear my Earth Runners.

I'm going on a 6 day hike (without heavy backpack) and I got myself some new barefoot sandals because my earth runners are walked through.

I'm not used to doing long multi day hikes, and the person making these shoes said a thicker sole might be helpfull. But now that I fit them they feel so bulky and a bit heavy.

I'm not sure, should I just stick to it and my feet will be grateful, or should I exchange them for a thinner version?

I'll hike as much as I can barefoot and the shoes are a nice backup if I'm feeling overworked.

Usually my back ankles/ lower calves are what tires first.

Does anyone have experience or info that can help me decide?

Thank you🙏

I’m a size 7 shoe women’s. Last year I developed a Morton’s neuroma from my Oboz hiking boots. I have Ehlers Danlos and I over pronate, which I think caused the issue. I went to a podiatrist and he put me in a brace but that hurt my other nerves so I stopped that after a week. Then I tried arch support and that eventually hurt in different ways. I’ve tried two pairs of altras, which made my feet hurt in the middle. While camping I got so tired of the pain, I just walked barefoot and that was so much better! I tried size 8 lems tennis shoes and size 8 xeros but both squish my left pinky toe. The only shoes that don’t hurt right now are my Xero barefoot sandals.

This has led me to Softstar. I want shoes that I can wear hiking and weightlifting (I currently just have to go no shoes to be able to push through my feet) but also with basic outfits. Everyone recommends Sofstar Primal Sawyers, which would be good for daily wear, but they have no tread for hiking. I probably won’t hike a ton until spring though, and I could probably buy a second pair by then. I also live in a super wet area.

Would you recommend Primal Sawyers or Dash RunAmok? Mega primal grip? I would live hikers experiences with any of these.

As the title says I’m losing hope finding shoes that fit my enormous feet! They measure 26.8cm x 11.9cm I currently have some Wyde novas that took some stretching but still have some slight overhang especially in the midfoot! What are my options y’all? Any recommendations will be greatly appreciated ☺️

Hello all!

I am looking for recommendations on any barefoot/zero drop/near zero drop shoes/brands that make (Penny) loafers in full leather with rubber outsole for wearing in all weather (preferably black colour) which I would wear to work. I do realise I am getting a bit specific but this is what I am looking for. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Cheers

don’t recommend origo though plz 😭

I love the Tabi style, but I have seen polar opposite reviews. They're either saying they get really sweaty and stink or they hold up great for 10,000 steps!

I'm a woman's size 8.

I recently got into barefoot shoes and started with a pair of Pikolinos made in Spain. What other Made in EU brands would you recommend? Especially hike/waterproof shoes?

I decided age 35 was a great time to pick up jumping rope, and soon found myself in an aircast recovering from a partially complete stress fracture in my 4th metatarsal.

My sports medicine doctor is urging me to switch to more supportive shoes, directing me specifically to buy a pair at Fleet Feet (which kind of seems like bullshit, they did a gait analysis but it didn't seem to have any effect on their shoe recommendations).

I pretty much lived in my vibrams before this. I would love to hear from other people who have lived the barefoot lifestyle that have gotten injuries like this - what was the healing process like? Did you have to transition to different shoes, at least for certain activities?

With the water temps dropping now in fall, I am looking for some split toe socks to wear with my Bedrock sandals while wet wading in streams. Not sure if I should be looking for something made of neoprene/wetsuit material or just something wool/quick drying. Lots of options out there for normal wading socks used in wading boots, but the sandals curveball has made the search a struggle. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated, and TIA!

EDIT: I found a neat write up about “Sawanobori” which I guess is a stream climbing sport in Japan, and the gear being used for tenkara fishing.

please it means a lot to me

Hi all, pretty new to this. got myself a pair of primal zens and really like them so far! I just removed the insoles to get a little more flexibility and am starting to feel like I might want even less support in the near future. Wondering if others went through this or just decided that these are fine for the long term. TIA!

So are there any mountain bikers here, and what shoes do y'all wear? Thinking about the Lem Trail Thrasher. Any other suggestions?