Best barefoot shoe on Reddit
145 reviews from r/BarefootRunning, r/onebag, r/malefashionadvice and 3 more subreddits
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#1
Lems
4.4
(19)
"Lems Primal Zen are great on concrete and super breathable too."
"I have a pair of Lems Outlander boots, waterproof and look good."
"Lems primal 2 or primal zen."
"Another vote for Lems. I spend my days moving around hard floor too and I haven't had any issues at all."
"Super roomy toe box! It also have a bit more cushion than most barefoot shoes."
"I've been really happy with their Waterproof Boulder Boot."
"Lems Boulder Boot is wide."
"Check out Lems Primal 2. They're my favorite shoes."
"I got Lems primal 2’s the 3’s look better now with the change of the heel."
"If you're looking for a bit of cushion but not as much as Altra, then check out Lems."
#2
Vivobarefoot
4.5
(13)
"They're both great."
"They actually last a long time, in our experience, and they don’t seem so pricey when they’re the only shoes he has."
"Vivobarefoot do some amazing leather walking boots."
"+1 for Vivobarefoot, and especially the Gobi III and Ra III."
"I swear by Vivobarefoot boots/shoes and Earthrunner sandals."
"Otherwise, as others mentioned, Vivobarefoot have really nice walking shoes."
"Bikila ls's are awesome on my 3rd pair and now training for my second half marathon."
"Have a good sole for hiking and are more shoe than boot."
"I bought the bright white Vivobarefoot Geo Court's a few months ago and love them."
"Vivobarefoot Addis are great and (I feel) normal looking."
#3
Vivo
4.5
(13)
"Make sure to chk out revivo too"
"I love my Vivo Geo Courts. Highly recommend them."
"Vivos Win"
"Go with Vivo Geo Courts. They’re are the absolute best."
"I'm a longtime barefoot runner who prefers to walk barefoot as much as possible. I often wear Vivos."
"Vivos all day, but primus asanas in white; they’re my daily and I’d recommend them 10/10"
"I recommend the Vivo Primus Trail FG for both pavement and trail."
"Primus trail all weather from vivo and freet howgill are both water resistant hiking shoes."
"Primus trail all weather beg to differ. 10x more expensive than your current shoes though."
"I've been wearing ONLY true barefoot shoes for years."
#4
Altra
4.6
(12)
"They’re super comfortable and supportive for all-day wear."
"I wear Altra running rivera and I LOVE them."
"I love my Altra Lone Peaks."
"I went with altra sneakers and bedrock sandals. perfect, checked all the boxes."
"I think Altras is the way to go"
"I agree with the recommendation for Altras to start with."
"I have altra superior 4s that I use for trails and longer runs."
"Altra - zero drop, wide toe box"
"They are heavier and have a different upper construction as the regular Altra Superior 5s, but they have the same construction on the bottom and the outsole."
"You could consider starting with Altra or Lems which are minimalist."
#5
Xero
4.3
(12)
"It has a water resistant membrane and is literally designed for exactly what you are describing."
"Xero shoes Xcursion are working great for me."
"Xero waterproof xcursion has worked well for me."
"I'm very fond of my Xero shoes. Super thin soles and the perfect amount of grip."
"Xero Prio."
"Probably with trialing the Xero Prio All Day SR."
"I started with Xero Shoes Speed Force-I. They are good."
"I wear Xero sandals and lems boulder boots."
"I'm enjoying Xero shoes canvas shoes, they last a surprisingly long time."
"If you normally wear a mens narrow, order the womens version."
#6
Merrell
4.2
(10)
"It's about as close to barefoot as you're going to get while wearing shoes."
"Love my trail gloves (5)!"
"Trail gloves are what you want for exactly what you described."
"What do you guys think of the merrel vapor glove?"
"I wear the Merrell Vapor Glove 3 Luna Leather for rainy days in the city."
"If you like those Merrell VGs, go with Trail Gloves."
"I recommend five fingers. I wear classic vans as well as I favor zero drop over really wide toe boxes."
"When I do have to wear shoes and I'm going to be on hard surfaces I wear my Merrell Bare Access 3's."
"Merrell Road Glove or Trail Glove."
"I was thinking about trying out Merrell road gloves."
#7
Hykes
4.8
(6)
"Been 3 months now and wow what a difference."
"I have been wearing Hykes barefoot shoes for 3 months and bought the Hykes Escapes."
"Hykes are my favorite, I wear Hykes Escapes"
"High quality and good looking shoes."
"I will never go back to regular shoes."
"Try the Hykes Escapes or Hykes Urban Trek"
#8
Wildlings
4.8
(4)
"Wildlings (germany), vivobarefoot is UK based, both are B corp certified."
"Wildlings are the one we prefer"
"My favourite brands are Wildlings, Muki, Freet and Groundies."
"Wildlings are pretty floppy and flexible, especially the knitted one."
#9
Freet
4.5
(4)
"I can vouch for the fact that they’re *very* waterproof."
"My feet have stayed absolutely bone dry even on super wet grass."
"I use Freet or Vivo for hiking and the Superiors or Lone Peaks for trail running."
"Freet Elgon/Richmond (though when I overlay with the image of the sole itself, they appear more narrow so not 100% sure there)"
#10
Feelgrounds
4.0
(4)
"Feelgrounds retro sneakers, looks like jordan sneakers but in barefoot sole."
"Feelgrounds knit are super light, flexible and a shoe I love daily wearing."
"Feelgrounds, BeLenka, Wildlings are options."
"I wear feelgrounds, they look pretty good and they feel great."
#11
Joe Nimble
4.3
(3)
"Joe Nimble Slacktoes"
"For me it's the "Joe Nimble Addict". I work with them nearly every day."
"On the more expensive end, Joe Nimble sells wanderToes in the US and I love mine."
#12
Topo
4.0
(3)
"I think you're better off getting a pair of topos or altras."
"You could check out Topo"
"Take a look at the Topo ST-3."
#13
Vibram Five Fingers
4.5
(2)
"Get some five fingers. Wear them at home after work for a week."
"People like VFFs because they’re supposedly closest to feeling barefoot while still being a shoe."
#14
Splay Athletics
4.5
(2)
"My daughter uses splay athletics and we are super happy with them."
"Two brands that are intentionally minimalist and on the somewhat cheaper end are Splay Athletics and Ten Little."
#15
Bedrock
4.5
(2)
"Not exactly what you're looking for, but there are those that swear by the Bedrock Cairn line of sandals."
"Check out Bedrock sandals. They’re an all around capable shoe/sandal."
#16
Wildling
4.5
(2)
"I'm really enjoying my Wildling Nebula shoes."
"Wildling and Vivo are also good but a bit expensive, given that they only last 1 season at that age."
#17
Whitin
4.0
(2)
"Suggestion: WHITIN (i have cross trainer with draw string mesh-knit upper)."
"Whitin are great for how cheap they are, but vivo barefoot seems to be the best in terms of comfort."
#18
Saltic
4.0
(2)
"Have you seen Saltic shoes? Their Outdoor Flat model... are highly water-resistant."
"Saltic just released barefoot climbing shoes."
#19
Groundies
4.0
(2)
"Check out groundies - they have a bunch of waterproof options now…"
"[Groundies Universe](https://www.groundies.com/universe/)"
#20
Birchbury
3.0
(2)
"I have a pair of white Birchburys. They’re very soft and comfortable and they look good."
"I really wanted to like both the Origos and the Birchbury, but both looked like they weren’t well-constructed."
#21
Anya’s Reviews
5.0
(1)
"Check out Anya’s Reviews. She is a mom of (I believe) a boy and a girl and had a TON of recommendations of barefoot shoes."
#22
Xero Shoes
5.0
(1)
"I wear nothing but Xero Shoes."
#23
VFF
5.0
(1)
"I just bought a pair of VFF Spyridon LS Trails and love them so far."
#24
Astral
5.0
(1)
"I wear them daily, and to hike and kayak."
#25
Be Lenka
5.0
(1)
"Results from best fit (widest) to worst (most narrow) is roughly as follows: Be Lenka Icon"
#26
Whitins
5.0
(1)
"I wore Whitins today all day and was amazed at how I had zero foot fatigue."
#27
Olukai
5.0
(1)
"Would recommend Olukai. Insanely comfy and the dropped heel adds a lot of versatility."
#28
Scarpa Furia Air
4.0
(1)
"Scarpa Furia Air: extremely light weight and very thin and flexible."
#29
Altra Lone Peak
4.0
(1)
"Just going to throw the lone peak in there as a suggestion, they have a wider toe box."
#30
Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III
4.0
(1)
"I own primus lite iii’s and used a “heel-lock” lacing."
#31
Xero HFS
4.0
(1)
"Xero Shoes HFS are perfect for average width, and deeper feet."
#32
Sole Runner Allrounder
4.0
(1)
"I think the sole runner allround."
#33
Tesla
4.0
(1)
"I hate wearing shoes but if I have to I'll go with [these]. They still allow your foot to wrap around the line since the sole is so pliable."
#34
Astra
4.0
(1)
"As I got more into trail running a year or two ago, I started looking for something with a little more protection than my VFFs were offering."
#35
Earth Runners
4.0
(1)
"Earth runners for your sandal shoe. They’re good for light hikes and are decently stylish."
#36
VFFs
4.0
(1)
"VFFs are a good first minimalist shoe because the toe pockets will help realign your likely squished toes."
#37
Ten Little
4.0
(1)
"Two brands that are intentionally minimalist and on the somewhat cheaper end are Splay Athletics and Ten Little."
#38
WHITIN
4.0
(1)
"If you want a cheap option: WHITIN Minimalist Barefoot."
#39
Fluxfootwear
4.0
(1)
"My vote is for Fluxfootwear because they do t look like barefoot shoes"
#40
Bearfoot
4.0
(1)
"Good construction and materials, sturdy sole and build for long hours on your feet."
#41
Bobux
4.0
(1)
"I like bobux for our one year old, also got some Crocs and some Clarks boots with a thinish sole and wide toe box."
#42
Splay Shoes
4.0
(1)
"I enjoy Splay Shoes (wide, look good, and well priced) and also FeelGrounds Original Mesh."
#43
SoftStar
4.0
(1)
"I recently got a pair of SoftStar Dash Run Amocs and I really like them."
#44
Birkenstock Bend Low
3.0
(1)
"These aren't truly barefoot, but I just came across the [Birkenstock Bend Low](https://www.birkenstock.com/us/styles/bend/)."
#45
Merrell Trail Gloves
3.0
(1)
"If you're thinking about getting the trail gloves I'd advice you to try them on first, they're not very minimal at all IMO, too much stuff in the arch."
#46
Vivo Barefoots
3.0
(1)
"I wanted to give another brand a shot so I got VIVObarefoots."
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