Best barefoot shoes on Reddit

315 reviews from r/barefootshoestalk, r/BarefootRunning, r/BuyItForLife and 9 more subreddits

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Xero

4.3

(29)

"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 normally use Xero Prio for my everyday."

Lems

4.0

(28)

"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."

"Lems nine2five for less formal"

Altra

4.2

(21)

"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."

"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."

"Altra superiors are good"

"I wear Altra Lone Peaks most of the time."

Vivobarefoot

4.5

(17)

"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!"

"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."

Vivo

4.4

(17)

"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."

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

"The Tracker boots are solid though. And good for daily wear in cold weather."

Whitin

4.1

(14)

"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."

Saguaro

4.0

(12)

"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 tried Saguaro: I used waterproofing spray on them and so far I didn't get wet feet."

Splay

4.3

(11)

"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."

Vibram FiveFingers

4.2

(11)

"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."

#10

Wildling

4.1

(10)

"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."

#11

Hobibear

4.1

(9)

"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."

#12

Hykes

5.0

(6)

"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."

#13

Feelgrounds

4.0

(7)

"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."

#14

Belenka

4.5

(6)

"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."

#15

Freet

4.3

(6)

"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."

#16

Xero Shoes

4.3

(6)

"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."

#17

barefoot shoes

4.6

(5)

"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."

#18

Whitins

4.4

(5)

"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."

#19

Vibram

4.5

(4)

"Vibrams!"

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

"Personally I like Vibram as I find the separate toes give better balance."

"Vibram v-trek."

#20

Groundies

4.5

(4)

"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."

#21

Birchbury

4.3

(4)

"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."

#22

Leguano

4.3

(4)

"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."

#23

Merrell

4.0

(4)

"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."

#24

Vivos

3.8

(4)

"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."

#25

3.0

4.0

(1)

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

#65

QS700

3.0

(1)

"I own QS700s. The toe box is perfect."

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