Shoe Reviews

The Best Winter Barefoot Shoes for Your Budget: Saguaro Will II

Finding winter shoes that balance comfort, quality and affordability can be tricky, but the Saguaro Will II might just hit the sweet spot. It’s not a surprise Will II is their absolute winter best-seller. 

Saltic Eliot: Introducing the First Barefoot Climbing Shoes

When it comes to climbing, the right shoes can make all the difference. Today, we’re excited to introduce you to Saltic’s newest innovation—the Eliot, their first barefoot climbing shoes. Saltic is a well-established brand known for its exceptional classic climbing shoes, and they’ve leveraged their extensive experience to create these groundbreaking barefoot climbing shoes.

Xero Shoes Zelen – Review

Xero Shoes Zelen – running shoes that are designed with durability in mind. Breathable fabric made from recycled and biodegradable materials, a soft outsole, a roomy toebox and the shoe’s exceptional lightness are just some of the features that describe this latest Xero Shoes model. Spring 2022 was full of surprises at Xero Shoes. In […]

Proalp Contact S2 Hiking Boots – Review

Proalp Contact S2 – a barefoot hiking boot that, in addition to quality materials and a sole with excellent traction, offers you a number of customizations to make this shoe fit you perfectly. You may not have heard much about the barefoot brand Proalp, but this is a brand that should definitely not go unnoticed. […]

Wildling Shoes Slip-on Talas – Review

Wildling Shoes Talas – a shoe reduced to the minimal. A slogan that beautifully describes the brand new, fresh and so different model of this popular barefoot brand. Due to their ease of wear, slip-on shoes are one of the most popular shoe designs. Wildling Shoes has taken on this challenging barefoot design and delivered […]

Bohempia Orik 2.0 – Review

Bohempia Orik 2.0 – a barefoot alternative to the iconic Converse All Stars sneakers made from vegan, eco-friendly materials. Shoes that let your feet be feet! The Bohempia Orik 2.0 model got a new look in autumn 2021. A new design that fit your ankles even better, new colours and a refined sole design. There […]

Peerko Regina – Review

Peerko – masters of riding boots. After last year’s sucessful release of Empire boots, this year they surprised us again with the Regina model in suede, where they have perfectly adapted to the different calf widths by offering different shaft circumferences. With the Peerko Regina, I conclude my winter shoe reviews. These are boots that […]

Aylla Tiksi Winter – Review

Aylla Tiksi Winter are a very special piece of winter barefoot footwear. These leather shoes are lined with real sheepskin (a great rarity in barefoot shoes) which, despite the lower height of the shoe, will keep you perfectly warm throughout the colder part of the year. Aylla is a young Czech barefoot brand that has […]

Be Lenka Snowfox – Review

The Be Lenka Snowfox was the missing link in the winter barefoot footwear and was received with great enthusiasm. It is a boot that is warm, roomy, water-repellent and with excellent grip in the snow. Perfect for the winter joy. The Snowfox is a winter boot that was highly anticipated in the barefoot community and […]

Magical Shoes – Review

Magical Shoes Lupino – the perfect model for those of you who, in addition to comfort and looks, also care about the ease of wearing barefoot shoes. The many colours offer plenty of choice to suit all tastes, while the soft fleece lining ensures adequate insulation during transitional periods. Polish barefoot shoe brand Magical Shoes […]

Ahinsa Shoes Jaya – Review

The Jaya model is one of the most popular Ahinsa Shoes models and I was really looking forward to testing it. First impressions after opening the box were absolutely great, as such lightness is a rarity in a model like this. The vegan material proved to be very hard-wearing and easy to maintain. Disclaimer: I […]

Mukishoes Igneous – Review

The popular Igneous winter model from sustainable brand Mukishoes returns this year in a redesigned version with a thicker, warmer wool lining and a casual winter boot design. Mukishoes models are known for their ultra-thin soles, soft uppers and ethical and sustainable production. The Igneous leather model is no exception here. The model is available […]

Softstar Shoes Fireside – Review

Softstar Shoes Fireside slippers could officially earn the title of the softest and warmest house slippers in the world. Yes, they are so snuggly and cozy. Softstar Shoes are known for their handmade shoes, which are made using ancient shoemaking techniques without using lasts. All their materials are sustainably sourced, environmentally friendly and their leather […]

Feelgrounds Patrol Winter – Review

In cold winters, choosing extremely thin soles for staying in the cold for longer period of time is not necessarily always an ideal choice. Feelgrounds created Patrol in order to keep the feet warm, while achieving enough toe space and maintaining the zero drop sole and the flexibility of the shoe. The Feelgrounds Patrol model […]

Softstar Shoes Switchback – Review

Softstar Shoes has a long tradition of making quality leather barefoot shoes. Despite many years of experience, their new model of hiking boots Switchback required a special effort from them. How to make a shoe that will be waterproof, durable, lightweight, with excellent grip and at the same time will meet barefoot criteria? Did they […]

Feelgrounds Seaside – Review

Are they stylish? Cool-looking? Incredibly comfortable to walk in? Suitable for wide feet? Vegan? Yes, new Feelgrounds Seaside sandals are all this and more. Feelgrounds Seaside may remind you of Birkenstock sandals in a vegan barefoot version. Their design, which is a real rarity among the wide selection of barefoot sandals, instantly convinced me. The […]

Be Lenka Trailwalker – Review

Hiking shoes are usually thought of as robust boots that cover the ankles and have a thick sole with a thick tread. Be Lenka breaks taboos here! Barefoot shoes can be used for hiking as well. The spacious toebox part of a barefoot shoe allows the toes to spread completely while hiking, and the extremely […]

Luna Sandals Rooted Brujita – Review

Luna Rooted Brujita sandals boast their extremely simple but effective way of binding and minimalist and at the same time modern design. Ever wanted to be able to put together your own color combination of sandals? With Luna Sandals, this is possible. The story of the birth of the Luna Sandals brand is one of […]

Wildling Shoes Tanuki – Review

Paper shoes? Yeah, you heard right. Wildling Shoes Tanuki are made of paper and are such breathable shoes that you can easily wear them even in the hot summer. Once you put them on, you realize that there is no lighter, more comfortable and more breathable closed-toe shoe like this. It was my Tanuki model […]

Softstar Shoes Primal Merry Jane – Review

Say hello to Softstar Shoes Primal Merry Jane – one of the widest and beautifully foot-shaped barefoot ballet flats. Soft, premium quality leather, rich colours and a special V-strap design will give your outfit an unique look with a lot of toe freedom. Softstar Shoes workshop is located in Oregon, USA. All their shoes are […]

Ahinsa Bindu 2 Bare and Ananda Bare – Review

Handmade, vegan, sustainable, ethically made using highest quality materials. These are the words that describe Ahinsa Shoes. Shoes made with ‘care and love’ and with respect to nature. Ahinsa Shoes is a Czech barefoot brand which makes 100% vegan barefoot shoes. All their shoes are ethically handmade and they are designed and tested by physiotherapists. Their […]

Wildling Shoes Feather Sandals – Review

Did you know that the names for Wildling shoes are not chosen randomly? They all have a special meaning, which connects them to the plant or animal whose name they have. This year, the name for Feather Api sandals brings a very important message. Namely, Apis in Latin means bee. Why bee? The bee is […]

Groundies Universe – Review

White sneakers are a classic staple in every shoe collection and are simply indispensable. The amazing design, which is reminiscent of the iconic Adidas Stan Smith sneakers, which are happily worn by the younger generation, will put you in doubt if these Groundies Universe are barefoot shoes at all. Well, they are! When you think […]

Peerko Frost – Review

Feel royal in Peerko Frost Royal. The warmest winter boot from Peerko, lined with warm and soft wool, is here in three stunning colours and with an outstanding design. Such a versatile shoe that you will hardly miss anything else to wear for the job. If you already liked Peerko Go model and you wished […]

Peerko Go – Review

Did you know that “Dr. Martens were originally a modest work-wear boot that was even sold as a gardening shoe at one stage?” But, today I am not reviewing Dr. Martens, even though Peerko Go boots might remind you of this iconic brand. Peerko Go are much more than that. They let your feet move […]

Peerko Empire – Review

I searched for a perfect barefoot tall boot suitable for a variety of winter outfits for a long time. And here is finally a perfect one. Peerko Empire boots will keep your feet warm and comfortable, while still looking stylish. No wonder why I was immediately overwhelmed by these boots. They are simply the best. […]

OKbare Ellis – Review

Meet the OKbare – a new barefoot brand from Czech Republic which focuses on producing barefoot shoes for adults and kids. Ellis is their ankle high leather women shoe with a classic and appealing design. Shoes feature thin and soft sole with removable cork insole for even more pleasant feeling in colder days. OKbare is […]

Unshoes Pah Tempe 2.0 and Wokova Feather – Review

Unshoes sport sandals were my last year’s purchase and they got plenty of wear during summer. They showed an excellent grip in wet conditions and good durability. They can also be customized which make them work for a wide variety of people. Unshoes is a US based company and this means it can feel like […]

Tara Soles Sandals – Review

Tara Soles – a pleasant surprise of this summer. I bought these huarache sandals on the recommendation of a friend and I was just excited to try them on. And Tara Soles showed me that they are a lot more than just a simple assembly of shoe laces and a thin sole. Tara Soles is […]

Tikki Shoes SOUL and VIBE Sandals – Review

SOUL and VIBE – both unique and completely different models of women’s barefoot sandals from Tikki Shoes. The many colours and the softness and comfort of the sole will delight both lovers of traditional sandal designs and those looking for something special. ***UPDATED FOR 2022*** Tikki Shoes, a barefoot brand from Romania, is known for […]

Peerko Classic – Review

Peerko Classic – a new leather addition to Peerko brand. A great shoe for all those who look for one shoe to suit it all, as they can be worn with more formal clothes and even with casual. And as they are completely made from leather, they won’t immediately let you down even in the […]

The Drifter Leather Aventuras and Safita Sandals – Review

I’ve been a huge fan of The Drifter Leather since I tried their first shoes. I like that they offer so many styles of even more formal and dress shoes that I love to wear. The quality of this handmade and completely custom made shoes is not just amazing, but breathtaking. And their new sandals […]

Muki Shoes Raw Leather Cloud – Review

Mukishoes Raw Leather Cloud – the leather version of the popular Cloud model gets an update in 2022. The softness of the new vegetable-tanned leather is just amazing. These shoes pamper you with freedom and minimalism, while their design perfectly hides the width and spaciousness they offer your feet inside. My first review of the […]

Leguano Beat – Review

Beat model is like a fresh new wind in Leguano collection. So different from their previous styles and colours. And not only that it looks really good, it is also slightly wider than most of their previous styles and my foot fit in them just perfectly. I have to admit that I haven’t decided to […]

Feelgrounds Original – Review

Do you wonder why this brand succeed so fast? Why their shoes are worn even by the people who don’t usually wear barefoot shoes? Or why so many people decided to choose Feelgrounds as their first barefoot shoes? Well, keep reading and you will see why. UPDATE: In Spring 2021 Feelgrounds updated all their models. […]

Groundies Ibiza – Review

When this new barefoot brand Groundies pop up on my Instagram account, it immediatelly caught my attention. A barefoot shoe in metallic colour? Sounds to good to be true. At first, they looked too narrow and too tapered from the picture to be a good barefoot shoe. They looked like a conventional shoes with thin […]