Best barefoot shoes on Reddit

289 reviews from r/BarefootRunning, r/barefootshoestalk, r/minimalism and 7 more subreddits

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Xero

4.4

(24)

"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 wear Xeros. It’s a big adjustment for your calves, so be ready a bit of a surprise the day after your first workout wearing them that involves a lot of running or jumping. But I love them!"

"Xero Kelsos for women or the Splays."

"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."

"Xero sells DIY huarache kits that work out amazing for toddlers and young kids."

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

"I wore my Xero Phoenixes today! Love them."

"Xero seems to be just over all a wider shoe."

Lems

4.0

(24)

"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."

"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"

"Lems aren’t really barefoot more transitional but they have a really nice look to them."

"Looking at the Lems Kourt Grip for restaurant work."

"Not sure if available in the UK but I love my Lems."

Vivo

4.3

(18)

"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."

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

"I use Vivo Primus Lite III. Just got them and have been enjoying them a good bit!"

Vivobarefoot

4.5

(16)

"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 Ra / Gobi lines."

Altra

4.3

(16)

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

"Hiking/running Altra all day everyday."

"I have Lems as well and they are great, but would still lean towards Altra."

"Altra has zero drop decently wide toebox running shoes."

"I switch between Altra Escalantes (which have a removable insole)."

"I'd start by looking at 'Altra' shoes. They have a wider toebox."

"Feelmax is a Finnish brand that does boots, I guess people really like Altra though."

"I usually day hike in Vivos but when I am out for several days... I like a little foam under my feet and hence use Altra Lone Peaks."

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."

Splay

4.4

(11)

"I think Splay has finally achieved it."

"I’m very happy to actually have an answer for this now: Splay Rev low top or high top!"

"Check out Splay"

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

"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."

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."

Saguaro

4.0

(10)

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

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

"Saguaros are about 1/3 the cost for about 3/4 of the quality of most of my vibrams."

"Saguaro's are basic and cheap, I have a pair"

#10

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."

#11

Feelgrounds

4.1

(8)

"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."

#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

Vibram FiveFingers

4.1

(7)

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

"Vrun are great for running."

"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."

"Vibram Five Fingers go up to size 15.5 but it's in EU size."

#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

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."

#16

Freet

4.4

(5)

"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."

"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."

#17

barefoot shoes

4.5

(4)

"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

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."

#19

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."

#20

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."

#21

Vivos

3.8

5.0

(2)

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

"They are like wearing kid skin socks."

#28

Vivo Primus Lite

5.0

(2)

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

"They are truly barefoot and minimalist."

#29

Bearfoot

5.0

(2)

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

#30

Zaqq

3.3

3.0

4.0

(1)

"I've heard about Carets for formal"

#71

Frodo

3.0

(1)

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

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