Best barefoot shoes on Reddit

"I did a lot of city walking in Xero Nexus Knit and they were great."

"Xero Speedforce are my absolute favorite."

"I use the Xero Mesa trail Wp. For wet weather trail runs, road runs and hikes."

"I wear Xero Glenns. My feet love me for it."

"You can get a great deal right now at Xero! Biggest sale of the year."

"These are the first barefoot shoes I bought. I’ve since gotten 4 different brands and these are by far my favorite."

"I’ve found the Xero Speedforce to be my favorite and my go-to race shoe."

"I did the same thing and now I’m currently using the Prio all day SR for my Barista job and I love them!"

"Xero Mesa Trail II."

"I think the Xero Shoes Scrambler Low is perhaps the best minimalist trail running shoe on the market."

"I picked my lems as they have a bit more cushion than some of my other barefoot options, and it worked out great as I experienced zero foot pain!"

"I have been training in Lems Primals for a decade."

"They are the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn!"

"Lems."

"If you want cushioning but in a minimalist concept, you should look into the Lems Primal2."

"I wear the Lems Primal 2 to the gym frequently."

"I use Lems Primal Zen, or I go barefoot if possible."

"The 9to 5's would probably look the best for the convention floor."

"I have stood all day in Lem's 9to5s many, many times."

"Lem’s nine2five."

"Altra all day!"

"Altra has great toe space if you need some cushion."

"I found Altras for wide toe box running shoes, got the Riveras to start out."

"I love my Altra lone peaks."

"I no longer have pain from plantar fasciitis after wearing Correct Toes and Altras."

"Hiking/running Altra all day everyday."

"Perhaps something from Altra or Hoka?"

"Altras would fit the shoe requirements the doctor is recommending for your dad."

"Altras for zero drop, wide toe box, but lots of cushion"

"Sometimes something a little thicker (like Altra or Lems) can be good for stability."

"I personally love them."

"I recently bought some vivos to replace my whitins."

"There are also a couple of groups there for used barefoot shoes in the UK."

"I always wear vivos at f45 and wherever else I lift. Totally worth the investment."

"Yes. I use VFF V-alphas or Vivo Magna Forest ESC depending on if it is cold and wet/muddy or not."

"My vivos have lasted much longer than any other shoe I’ve ever worn."

"I've been wearing the Vivo Primus Lite III -shoes for a few years at the gym and for tennis."

"Only knock for me against Vivo are the materials."

"Vivo Magna Lite SG WR"

"If money is no object and you don't mind that they look aggressively ugly."

"I like vivobarefoot primus lite for general wear, especially holidays."

"Game over!"

"Vivobarefoor Gobi and Ra, y have 3 pair of Gobi and is my daily for to, even when I wear suits"

"I also advise you take that leap!"

"I also advise you take that leap!"

"Vivobarefoot is the best in the business to me rn."

"My 4 year old has only ever worn VivoBarefoot shoes since he could walk."

"Ive been wearing Vivo primus lite for indoor exercise for 3 years. Super comfy, wide toe box, great for lifting."

"I just got the Vivobarefoot Tracker Forest Esc and I love them! Really grippy on wet rocks and stayed dry even going through heavy watery mud. Super comfy right out of the box."

"Vivobarefoot is probably the highest quality barefoot shoe on the market."

"I am a size 11.5, 13 cm wide and the whitin wide width works great for me."

"Only whitin for me and I got the fabric ones that are a bit stretchy."

"If you want to try barefoot shoes for cheap, whitin on amazon have decent models."

"Ended up going with Kizik shoes because they at least have a wide toe box. Switched to Whitin once they were big enough."

"Whitin on Amazon"

"Another vote for Whitin."

"Love my whitin sneakers. Got them on Amazon."

"Whitin. I bought some when my xeros started to wear through like crazy."

"Whitin or hobibears are within your budget id say"

"Whitin and Joomra have several stylish models in the $30-$40 range."

"Look at Saugaro shoes. Cheap and very minimal."

"I use these with toe spacers without issues - Noble II - Barefoot Dress Shoes"

"Saguaro are great budget barefoot shoes."

"If you're on a budget saguaro makes some good shoes."

"I've worn saguaros dupe of the Vivo primus and they've been great."

"My 5 year old has been in saguaro (or ones that's no brand but look the same) for years, they're great."

"Try Saguaro. They have good looking casual everyday use shoes for like $50."

"I got my mom and MIL, both in their 70’s Saguaro shoes because they aren’t the thinnest and are more of a transition shoe."

"I have heard good things about Saguaro kids shoes."

"I use these https://www.saguaro.com/products/luck-1?currency=USD&variant=44363457528028&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&stkn=2c41cd2c6807&utm_souce=gg&utm_medium=pmaxad&utm_campaign=usall&tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=18473134229&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiArLyuBhA7EiwA-qo80EQWc-rOEYwqRIwMcVE3mnqPiZM4-SqMuWJ3hWIShzjgs4IIW3PYFBoC3Y0QAvD_BwE"

"I think Splay has finally achieved it."

"Check out Splay"

"Splay shoes is coming out with a model specifically for skateboarding in a couple days."

"Prefer the Splay 101's for my workouts."

"Excellent shoe, fits with standard US sizing."

"I kept my son in Robeez type shoes until they quit making his size, then moved to Splay and water shoes."

"I believe Splay does kid sizes."

"Later we were very happy with Splay, Plae, and Merrell bare steps."

"Splay Shoes."

"Splay Freestyles are fairly priced and will give you a new contact surface area underfoot."

"You should go with Fivefingers for everyday wear!"

"I‘d say jump and be brave enough for everyday VFFs :)"

"I wear VibramFiveFingers as water shoe. I don't take them off when on the beach"

"Vrun are great for running."

"I like my Vibram Five Fingers."

"Vibram fivefingers. I like my toes being able to move."

"Bought my 10yo boy fivefingers and he loves them."

"I like vff for training."

"My go-to minimalist shoes for biking are my VFF V-Trek."

"I hiked in DIY sandals, vibram five-fingers."

"For working out (I lift and cycle/row) and everyday running errands, I wear Wildling Tanuki. They aren’t the widest shoes by the size chart but they were recommended to me."

"Wildling are good and also feel very breathable."

"Wilding tanukis for shoes but you might want to see a doctor about the stink."

"I’ve read Wildlings are quite thin/minimal."

"Seconding Wildlings. I have two pairs and I love them so much."

"I think the best for your purposes are probably Wildling."

"I also have narrow feet and suggest Wildling shoes."

"I bike with minimalist shoes (including Wildling) also, to get around town and commute."

"Wildlings are both my riding and walking shoes."

"My preference are Vivos for athletic styled shoes and Wildlings for general lifestyle."

"I switched to barefoot shoes, (Hobibear $50. on Amazon,) a month ago. my feet are almost back to normal."

"I dipped my toes into Hobibear, liked them enough that I got a second pair."

"Hobibears for a barefoot/minimalist and wide toe box is an option too, bought from aliexpress they are £10-15"

"Hobibear is so far the widest I have come across."

"Hobibears for a barefoot/minimalist and wide toe box is an option too, bought from aliexpress they are £10-15"

"I like the Hobibear brand."

"They are great."

"Hobibear makes some leather barefoot sneakers that are easily wipeable and seem waterproof enough."

"Hobibear makes some leather barefoot sneakers that are easily wipeable and seem waterproof enough."

"Check out Feelgrounds Patrol Winter Boots."

"Used Feelgrounds with my own insoles. 10-20k steps, no issues."

"Feelgrounds, Bohempia, Groundies are good brands that sell minimal shoes."

"Take a look at feelgrounds. Not sure if they have anything."

"Feelgrounds or Ahinsa!"

"Feelgrounds have vegan winter models."

"I don’t own these but I just came across them, look into a brand called feelgrounds."

"The Feelgrounds Patrol boot looks very flexible."

"Hykes are my favorite, I wear Hykes Escapes."

"Best shoes I have owned and I will never go back to restricted regular shoes."

"There are many brands but I use Hykes Pinnacle and love them."

"I am using Hykes Pinnacle and love them."

"Try Hykes Pinnacle barefoot shoes, I love them and will never use regular shoes again."

"I will never go back to regular shoes."

"Belenka shoes!"

"Belenka seem to be the one that he doesn’t protest wearing at all ever."

"My favorite footwear are Padraig Cottage "slippers" (moccasins), BeLenka City shoes and UnShoe Feather sandals."

"Belenka does nice kid's shoes in my opinion."

"I like BeLenka and Luna, but I recommend you look here to get an idea."

"I just replied to another post with a suggestion to look at Feelgrounds and Feelmax brands, and also BeLenka."

"I've had good luck with Xero shoes."

"I got my kid 10 little and they were great. Then moved to xeros when they outgrew the 10 littles."

"Xero shoes has a slip on shoe called the sunrise. I’m not sure if this is the type of shoe you are looking for but right now you can get a pair for 28 dollars"

"I personally found some relief from neuropathy when wearing Xero Shoes"

"For example, Xero Shoes is not especially wide, it’s just foot-shaped."

"Xero Shoes are known for having many of the barefoot qualities across a range of model types."

"I recommend the freet vibe. 8.5mm stack height with insole, 5,5mm without. Breathable, light and grippy."

"I am using Freet hiking shoes and I am very satisfied with them."

"Look for Freet."

"Freet do a heel lift insert which might be helpful to you!"

"Freet if you want good quality without paying too much of a premium."

"Freet also makes some high quality shoes that have a little more protection than vivo."

"I prefer to buy European-made barefoot shoes from smaller companies."

"I just got my first pair of barefoot and I’m happy."

"I’ve found these sock-like barefoot shoes and it’s all I wear now. I will never wear anything else. My feet feel free."

"Whitten barefoot shoes on Amazon are around $40 if they can fit adult sizes."

"Moved to barefoot shoes about a year ago and haven't looked back."

"Got a pair of Whitins a couple months ago and I don’t think I will go back to Vivos any time soon."

"Whitins! they are wide af."

"I was very skeptical of them when I ordered but I dig them."

"They’re always worth the price and always comfortable."

"I like the whitins for work. They are as protective of fluids as any other sneaker."

"I wore merrel glove 3 for a few months for all my workouts. They work but everything requiring stability like lounges or one leg RDL feels so much nicer in my metcons."

"I have Merrell vibram sole ones I think? They are great."

"Later we were very happy with Splay, Plae, and Merrell bare steps."

"Then once you can wear them every day all day, then grab a pair of something designed for hiking: Lems, Vivobarefoot, Merrells."

"They are zero drop and they are flexible but compared to my Merrell Vapor Glove 2 they are 'beefy'."

"Then Groundies Barefoot Plus and Ahinsa X wide that will likely be the widest on the market."

"Groundies is my preferred brand of barefoot shoes. They’re the most stylish and comfortable I’ve found"

"Check out the Groundies Milano with the barefoot+ fit."

"Still surprised no one has mentioned Groundies as far as good looking shoes go."

"Leguano Care, basically made for your field. My partner is a doctor and she‘s loving hers."

"If you have narrow feet maybe try Leguano? My Leguanos are way less shoe than others I have tried."

"Leguano has cute barefoot shoes for kids!"

"Leguano care is designed for nurses. Germany based company."

"I like birchbury and I have foot issues."

"If you're in the US, I like ones by Birchbury"

"Birchbury Brenstons for a more casual but still formal look than above"

"By a pair of Birchbury and wear them around town on errands and get your feet muscles to strengthen up for a month or two."

"A young student of mine wears vivos and xeros, and he says he enjoys both a lot."

"My preference are Vivos for athletic styled shoes."

"I be on them vibrams. I also have some Vivos."

"I recently bought some vivos to replace my whitins."

"Barefoot shoes completely changed her life, no more shin splints, no more numb toes, etc."

"Look around the linked site for some more brands with shoes for kids - there are more than I realized before I had a kid who needed some shoes!"

"Depending on your dresscode: - Peerko Breeze - Shapen Poppy (skip if low volume, 2023 redesign is awful) - Crupon Trevi - Groundies Universe Pure - Anya’s brand loafers - Carets ARTEMIS D'Orsay Mary Jane"

"Bearfoot Ursus. Love those shoes!"

"I've been wearing Bearfoot shoes to the gym for the last several years."

"I've been wearing Bearfoot shoes to the gym for the last several years."

"I’d check out Wildlings, too."

"You sound like you’re looking for Wildlings. My personal favorite barefoot brand."

"Wildlings might be a good option for you."

"Vibrams!"

"Been wearing vibram 5 fingers for all my gym workouts for years."

"Vibram v-trek."

"I have used both Tolos Archetype 1.0 and 2.0 for weight lifting."

"Get the tolos archetype 2.0 from the seconds section of their website."

"Maybe checkout Tolos Footwear. I have them and they are quite grippy."

"Yes. I use VFF V-alphas or Vivo Magna Forest ESC depending on if it is cold and wet/muddy or not."

"Depends how how well prepared your feet are, i do all my backpacking on VFF."

"I went to Disney in June and wore vff’s the whole time."

"Feelmax has thinnest soles by my understanding and they look soft (not rubber.. on toe tips). They are wide."

"Feelmax or Wildlings might be thin enough for you."

"Feelmax shoes look extremely flexible."

"I wore my softstar primal sawyers and it was 11 hours."

"Thanks so much, guys! Has anyone tried Softstar?"

"Maybe softstar?"

"I like Vivo primus lite for the gym and running errands."

"They are truly barefoot and minimalist."

"LukShoes. They are like wearing thin leather gloves on your feet."

"They are like wearing kid skin socks."

"You can get nice dress shoes. Zaqq ans Perko make some."

"Check out German company Zaqq. I’ve not tried them yet but love all the choices."

"I made this experience with Zaqq Liqe wool sneakers."

"Topo may be worth a try. They have a high arch but finally discovered my perfect shoes with this brand."

"Topo also makes some wide toebox shoes as well."

"Boulder boot by lems have vegan and waterproof version."

"Pros: - water proof - good grip - wide toe box - warm - durable."

"Xero Kelso in the white/green colorway are the 80s tennis shoe style."

"Just ordered myself a pair of Xero Kelso for £50, which are probably nicer than anything else you'd get at that."

"I've been in the same pair of Merrell trail gloves for my daily shoes for 4+ years."

"They are much more durable than the minimalist-focused brands we've tried but also not very flexible."

"I've got some see kai run. They have wider toe."

"See Kai Run at Target in the US are great."

"Belenka shoes!"

"Be lenka is wide. I found the popular brands Xero and Vivabrefoot to be quite slim."

"The perfect answer will depend on your feet, but Ahinsa work great for me!"

"Have you checked ahinsa?"

"I’ve heard great things about Plae. My older kids wear Xeros."

"Later we were very happy with Splay, Plae, and Merrell bare steps."

"We've been using hobibears toddler ones, from aliexpress dead cheap, so no issues if they get to dirty or destroyed."

"Ive gone with hobibears, which for a growing child definitley don't break the bank, but allows them a bit of foot freedom from an early age."

"I wear a steel toe Danner vicious and I really like them."

"Danner tachyon 8"

"A lot of 'water shoes' are perfectly barefoot, especially if you take the insoles out."

"Just go with cheap water shoes."

"I can recommend Merrel trail glove for a great all around shoe."

"Our son wears Merrell Trail Gloves. Not the best, but they actually last a year."

"These Magical shoes look like converse but they feel like moccasins."

"Check Magical Shoes or Tadeevo."

"Topo athletic has some options for low cut shoes with wide toeboxes."

"Whatever you do, dont go for Topo with their damn arch support."

"Try Hikes Pinnacle barefoot shoes."

"These zeazoo loafers are really cute and a dupe for the Gucci loafers!"

"I just got lace up oxfords from here and they are great so far."

"I wear compression socks with a pair of belenkas."

"They are really good for flexibility and support"

"My favorite one is the Unshoe Uinta."

"I found I'm more sure-footed when wearing barefoot boots in the field."

"Luna sandals Venado 2.0. They also do Luna Tabu 2.0 which look good too but I don’t own a pair."

"He got barefoot shoes from Frodo and bisgaard which do fit correctly or even large."