We’re back with the Spring/Summer 2025 edition of the Barefoot Shoe News Digest! This round-up brings you all the biggest happenings in the barefoot shoe world — from exciting new brand launches to long-awaited product updates. 

This digest is your one-stop shop for major seasonal updates in barefoot footwear. No need to scroll endlessly on social media or juggle a dozen mailing lists. That said, I’ll give a quick plug for my newsletter, Inside the Guide — it’s where we go deeper with real-time alerts for major launches and sales. But if you’re just here for the highlights, you’re in the right place. 

I’ll continue updating this post through the end of summer 2025 before kicking off a new edition of the Barefoot Shoe News Digest for fall/winter. 

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. This means if you click on one of them, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!

New Barefoot Shoe Brands 

There’s nothing more exciting than watching the barefoot shoe world continue to grow. Typically, the brands I highlight here are brand new — often launching their very first shoe with just one or two minimalist styles. 

But something a little different is happening this year. Several well-established companies are entering the barefoot space for the first time. Some have fully embraced the barefoot philosophy, replacing all their conventional models with foot-shaped designs. Others are adding barefoot options alongside their existing lineup. 

Here are the new brands worth keeping an eye on. 

Dolfie Paradise

This Spanish brand made a name for itself with fresh, fashion-forward designs in its conventional shoe collections. But they’ve spent past two years thoughtfully recreating their entire sneaker line to a barefoot shape! Their vibrant colorways and chunky silhouettes prove that barefoot shoes can be bold and expressive. The new Dolfie Paradise barefoot sneakers feature a wide toe box, zero-drop platform, flexible soles, and moderate cushioning. They have a kids’ line too. Use code KELLYDP10 for 10% off. 

Aviary

This brand launched their classic white leather sneaker at the end of last year, and it’s a sleek, minimalist option. The upper is made from LWG Gold-rated leather, and the outsole is a full rubber vulcanized sole.

The fit is most similar to Xero Shoes—best suited for narrow to medium width feet. On my medium width feet (23.3 cm long, 9 cm wide), I’d prefer a little more space around the pinky toe. They have enough volume for my higher instep, but they don’t come with an extra insole to adjust fit. I found them true to size—EU 38 fits me well.

These run on the higher end of barefoot sneakers, retailing at $199. Aviary offers free shipping and free returns. If you’re on the hunt for a clean, classic white sneaker, these are worth a look. Use code KELLY for 10% off.

Brambas

Spain seems to be the birthplace of cool, retro barefoot sneakers at the moment— and Brambas is one of the newest options. Brambas launched on Kickstarter earlier this year with their Calabria 165 sneaker, made with corn leather uppers and soft bamboo lining. I opted for my usual size, an EU38, and they feel like the perfect fit. Use code KELLY for 10% off. 

Clotsy

Clotsy is a slow fashion brand based in Spain that recently launched its first barefoot shoe collection, which features ballet flats and sandals (sneakers to be coming soon!). Check out the full review of Clotsy barefoot shoes here.

Dada Brand

Another retro sneaker brand out of Spain, Dada was launched by a well-known creator that makes content about foot health and barefoot shoes. The Shibuya sneaker is made with recycled leather and suede, and available in fun colors like mustard yellow and pistachio green. With a price tag of $124, these offer a more affordable alternative to the typically steeper prices of premium barefoot shoes.

Zara

Okay, Zara definitely isn’t new—but barefoot shoes from them are! For the first time, Zara has released barefoot-style sneakers in toddler and kid sizes. If you’re an EU39 or smaller, you could snag a surprisingly decent barefoot option for just $42.90. I tested them myself—check out the full review here. 

El Naturalista

A familiar name in the sustainable footwear world, El Naturalista has stepped into the barefoot space with a brand-new line of foot-shaped, zero-drop shoes. Their debut barefoot collection includes sneakers, clogs, and sandals—all made with their signature eco-conscious touch. 

Notable New Barefoot Shoe Releases 

Whether it’s an entirely new category or an upgrade to a fan favorite, here are the standout barefoot shoe releases for spring/summer 2025. 

Wildling Rain Boots – The Ranidae 

Wildling has finally released a full-fledged barefoot rain boot with a generous toe box and flexible sole — ideal for muddy trails, wet weather, or messy backyards. Find a full review here. Use code AWN_ BAREFOOTSHOEGUIDE for free shipping

Xero Shoes X-1 Mid Basketball Shoe 

The X-1 Mid is the first barefoot-style basketball shoe designed for high-performance play. It features a flat, flexible sole and wide toe box for natural movement and toe splay, while the mid-ankle design adds comfort and support on the court. Engineered for quick cuts and pivots, the X-1 has been tested by professional athletes in both the NBA and WNBA.

Cycling Shoes by Strong Feet Athletics 

Finally, finally! I’ve been asked this question so often, and while they’re have been some wider versions (or the option to go full custom), there wasn’t a brand making a true clip-in, foot-shaped cycle shoe, until now. I’ve tried them out, and they have plenty of room in the toe box for my medium width feet. I’d say these could fit wide, possibly extra wide feet. I opted for the EU38 since that is currently their smallest size. It’s a little bit on the roomier side for my 23.3cm feet, but everything secures down nicely. With that, I’d say they fit true to their size chart.

The Strong Feet Athletic Leviathan cycle shoes work with SPD, SPD-SL, Look-type, and Delta 3-hole style cleats and pedals. 

Gaucho Ninja Safety Shoe 

We’ve seen barefoot work boots, but this may be the first barefoot safety sneaker. Think reinforced toe protection in a flexible, low-profile shoe that meets safety standards — so it’s about as lightweight and minimal as you can get while still protecting your feet properly. The Sneaky Ninjas barefoot safety trainers run a little long—my usual EU38 fits with extra length compared to most other brands. They’re still wearable with the laces tightened, but I’d be curious to try an EU37 to see if I could size down comfortably.

These barefoot safety shoes feature a fiberglass toe cap, anti-puncture insoles, and meet the requirements for ASTM F2413-24. These vegan sneakers also feature Gaucho’s ‘Diamond Grip’ sole.

The Gaucho Ninja Safety Trainers are currently 20% off during the pre-order period.

Shapen Playa Espadrille 

The Shapen Play Espadrille is another style first for the barefoot shoe world. I’ve you’ve been wanting a barefoot version of this summer-ready slip-on, the Shapen Playa Espadrille comes in two different widths. I debated between the two and ended up ordering the EU37 wide. At this size, the regular width is 8.8 cm, while the wide is 9.3 cm. Based on the fit and material, I think these would’ve felt to tight in the toe box at the regular width for my 9cm feet. The extra room is nice on the wide, but I don’t love how noticeably squared off the shape is on the big toe. I know these are barefoot shoes and meant to be wide, but I think there’s still some room for refinement in the shaping here.  

Trending Styles Getting a Barefoot Version 

Each year we see new mainstream trends making their way into barefoot form — and 2025 is no exception. While 2024 was dominated by Samba-inspired styles, this year’s hot items are: 

Clogs 

Clogs are everywhere right now — and now they’re barefoot-friendly too. Find a full round-up of my favorite barefoot clogs, or check out these newer highlights.

• Mukishoes Soca Clogs: Known for natural materials and minimalism, they’ve released a flexible clog with a cork midsole. Use code KELLYMUKI for 10% off.

• Drifter Leather Solis Clogs: Handmade and customizable, their leather clog adds a rugged, artisan feel to the trend. I’ll be testing these soon!

Boat Shoes 

Whether you’re about to hop on a boat, or just love the coastal look, boat shoes are a timeless and comfortable summer shoe. They’re clearly on the radar for several barefoot shoe brands this season—some launching them for the first time, others bringing back updated favorites.

• Gaucho Ninja has crafted a handmade leather boat shoe with a zero-drop sole and glove-like fit. Available in navy blue (see photo on left) and brown. Code KELLY10 for 10% off.

• Lems has reintroduced the Mariner, a wide, foot-shaped take on the classic boat shoe with moderate cushioning. Available in three different brown color ways (see photo on right) and navy blue.

Memorial Day/Summer Kickoff Barefoot Shoe Sales

Xero Shoes: 25% off starting May 22

Groundies US: 20% off through Memorial Day on new Groundies US website. Lots of great sneakers and sandals under $100.

Ten Little: May 20 – 27 | 15% off and free shipping on $75+ with code MEMORIAL15. The Splash sandals are the perfect water sandals for toddlers and kids.

BeLenka: Up to 40% off during Spring sale

REI Anniversary Sale: May 16 – 26 | 25% to 30% off brands like Xero Shoes and Altras

Vivobarefoot | Up to 30% off selected styles. Use code BSG20 when boosted code expires for 20% off at Vivobarefoot.

Sierra: Currently has large selection of Vivobarefoot shoes and Xero Shoes around 50% off. This company is owned by the same company as TJMaxx, but focuses on outdoor gear. Shoes on this website are likely purchased as part of a liquidation or phasing out past season’s inventory, so once they’re gone, they’re gone. I’ve ordered Altras from here and had a good experience.

Lems Shoes: Summer kick of sale through May 12, 2025 with 20% off most styles. See full brand review here.

Softstar: Starts June 3 | Shoes are 25-45% off in their Semi-Annual Clearance. Note that all clearance purchases are final sale.

Final Thoughts

That wraps up the Spring/Summer 2025 Barefoot Shoe News Digest! I’ll be keeping an eye out for more launches, restocks, and discounts as the season unfolds and adding them to this post, so stay tuned. If there is a new barefoot brand or style that you think should be added to this list, drop a comment below!

As always, you can find full reviews, size info, and barefoot fit tips right here on the Barefoot Shoe Guide.

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The Barefoot Shoe News Digest is a summary of the most important news, including new brands launching, often requested changes finally being made by a brand, or adding new sizing options.

My goal is for this to be a quick and easy place for you to check for any significant updates without trying to scroll through a social media page or sign up for a bunch of mailing lists. I’ll be periodically updating this post through the end of summer before starting a new page for fall/winter 2024.

Table of Contents

I. New Brands

II. New Versions of Popular Styles

III. New Styles

Looking for the best barefoot summer sandals? Check out our guides here!

New brands and styles are quite as big of a deal as they once were, but they’re still something to celebrate. There are constant changes happening, but this digest is a summary of the most notable.

This post will keep it all organized so with just a quick check, you can see if there’s anything new you want to check out or if there’s any progress on a change you’ve been waiting on.

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. This means if you click on one of them, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!

Have a question about anything from sizing to finding a specific style to foot health? Join the Barefoot Shoe Guide Discussion Group on Facebook.

New Brands

Maro Socks: I didn’t used to think of socks as something that was a big part of style, but at least according to TikTok right now, all the cool kids wear crew socks, and ankle socks and no-shows are so elderly Millennial. Whether you’re trying to be on trend or not, you’ll want to check out these very comfortable crew toe socks by the brand Maro. They’re 95% organic cotton. You can use code KELLY10 for 10% off.

Lang.S: This isn’t technically a whole new brand, it’s a transformation of the beloved Romanian brand Tikki Shoes. Lang.S stands for Language of the Soil. This branding change is to refocus and better reflect their company mission of sustainability, attention to people and the environment, and of course, healthy footwear. A range of new styles came along with the new Lang.S brand.

The shoes are designed in Romania, and made in Portugal. Lang.S will still continue to use high quality sustainable materials, including chrome free leather and natural rubber soles.

My favorites from the new line up are the Chelsea Boots, the Terra mesh sneakers for summer, and the bright and fun kid’s shoes. 

I found the size chart accurate, and opted for an EU37 for all of the Lang.S styles based on my 23.3 cm foot measurement. (I’m most often an EU38, so I’d say many people will need to size down one size from their regular size). The new Lang.S shoes have been a great fit for medium width, higher instep feet.

Bare Footwear:  This brand started selling its first barefoot shoes in early 2024. They currently have two styles–a more athletic looking sneaker (classic knit), a simple, casual shoe. The classic knit sneakers that I tried have great ground feel with a 6mm sole, plus a removable insole. They have a retro design with synthetic and textile uppers that are breathable. They’re best suited to narrow feet. Without the insole, they can accommodate higher volume feet. The casual suede style runs slightly wider. I’m wearing an EU38.

BLUSUN: This new brand caught my eye on Instagram with their cool sneakers that remind me a lot of the Adidas Sambas. I’m loving the green color.

Plana: This is a new sneaker brand out of Brazil. I love overall the style, but unfortunately found the toe box a bit too narrow and tapered. The sole does have good ground feel and flexibility. I’m sticking a pin in this brand and hoping that they come out with a more foot-shaped toe box in the future.

New Versions of Popular Styles

Most brands are listening to customer feedback and constantly jotting down ways to improve their shoes, but it can take years for those changes to make their way into the shoe.

When those changes do come, it’s often accompanied with mixed emotions for loyal customers. Especially when it’s a brand’s flagship shoe. Maybe you loved a feature on the older version that was changed, or perhaps you’ll find that the new ones are a better fit.

Here we’re comparing/contrasting these new versions to their popular predecessors. I’ve also included links to more detailed reviews.

Lems Primal 3: Lems made some big changes this year, starting with an update to their original barefoot shoe, the Lems Primals. Check my Lems brand review for the changes between the Lems Primal 2s and the new Primal 3s. You can also see a recap of the changes in this short YouTube video. Most of what changed here is the shape and flexibility of the sole, though the width of the toe box stayed constant. Overall, they’re thicker and stiffer. The Lems 3s come in an “Eco” version with more sustainable materials (pictured below).

Splay Freestyle 2.0: The Freestyle has been a popular replacement for a pair of Vans, and this updated version was meant to address some complaints regarding fit and quality. Splay Shoes is offering a 30-day free trial. Use code KELLY10 for 10% off at Splay.

The main changes between the new version and the old is:

• New toe box is slightly narrower and more tapered
• More volume in new, especially above the toes
• New Tongue is shorter (old one caused discomfort for some)
• New is wider around the ankles
• Manufacturing changed from Mexico to China

Based on the changes, I’d say they fit narrow to medium-ish feet, and a medium to higher volume feet. I went on a longer walk, and my pinky toe rubbed against the shoe, whereas that wasn’t an issue before.

New Styles

Many of the established brands are launching new styles all of the time, brands like BeLenka and Saguaro have a whole new range every season. Here we’ll highlight the styles that have been long-awaited or fill a gap in the current offerings.

Softstar Camino Sandals: For those die-hard Birkenstock fans that wanted a sandal just like the Milanos, but without the stiff and structured cork footbed, then I think you’ll be pretty pleased with the Softstar Camino. Check out the full review, along with other barefoot styles inspired by Birkenstocks here. You can also watch a video review of the Sofstar Camino sandals here.

Gaucho Ninja Goodyear Welted boots: Gaucho Ninja is known for their high-quality, hand-made leather boots, including barefoot work boots and safety boots. Simply put, these boots are an investment piece that beautifully designed and beautifully made.

The Goodyear-welt construction means that the boot can be resoled many times without damaging the leather uppers. Along with the premium vegetable tanned leather and expert craftsmanship, these boots are made to last.  They include all of the barefoot features I look for in a shoe: foot-shape toe box and a thin, flat and flexible sole. The Goodyear Welted line includes Chukka boost, Chelsea boot and Carpenter’s safety boots.

Jim Green Barefoot Ranger Boots: Known for their rugged and durable African Ranger boots, this South African company recently launched a barefoot version.  I’ve had several people report that they’re now their favorite barefoot work boot of choice. They’re $200, and you can order them on Amazon in the US. All Jim Green boots are double stitch down construction, which means they can be resoled. The sole is zero drop, flat, flexible, and lightweight. They have a much wider toe box compared toe the main Jim Green line, but there is still a slight taper at the toe. Depending on the width of your foot, you may or may not feel an impact on your toe splay. In a world of very heavy and very uncomfortable work boots, these still may be a much better option.

Ten Little: Looking for a more foot-friendly version of Crocs or Natives? These Ten Little Splash sandals are so lightweight and super flexible. The non-skid soles and a textured insole help minimize slips at the splash pad or the pool. The first batch sold out quickly, but restocked mid-June. You can read a full review of these new Ten Little sandals here.

Groundz Sneakers: Groundz is know for their grounding shoes, which usually feature leather soles and a copper grounding plug. Their new BIOS line uses rubber soles for their first athletic sneaker. The design reminds me of the Vivobarefoot Primus Asana. The material and build feel very high quality, which is reflected in the $200 price tag (Use code KELLY5 for 5% off). The uppers are nubuck leather with wool-blend knit for breathability. The cork insole is a nice touch to add some cushion and help with keeping the feet cool and dry.

As for sizing, the Groundz BIOS sneakers run slightly small. I’m wearing an EU39 (US8) compared to my usual EU38. The fit is also similar to my Vivobarefoot Primus Asana– they fit narrow to medium width feet, and feel better suited to lower volume feet. With my taller instep, I’m much more comfortable with the cork insole removed, though these aren’t finished to wear without the insole.

Shapen Dress Shoes and Sandals: Shapen has carried one of my favorite dressier sandals for a while (the Calla), and this spring, they expanded their line up with several new beautiful styles including the Petal, Orchid and Gaia. Shapen is an obvious place to start if you need women’s barefoot dress shoes, but the sizing can be a little tricky. Get all my tips for fit and sizing in this Shapen barefoot shoe guide.

Feelgrounds new styles: Feelgrounds has long been one of my favorite brands, and they keep hitting the mark with the release of new styles. With spring and summer 2024, Feelgrounds now has two completely new styles: the kid’s Arcade Sandals and the causal slip-on Docks. If you are a fan of HEYDUDE shoes, the Docks are a great barefoot replacement. You’ll also find the Seaside sandals in a more sustainable bamboo vegan leather and the Courtside sneakers in canvas uppers.

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The Barefoot Shoe News Digest is a summary of the most important news, including new brands launching, often requested changes finally being made by a brand, or adding new sizing options.

My goal is for this to be a quick and easy place for you to check for any significant updates without trying to scroll through a social media page or sign up for a bunch of mailing lists. I’ll be periodically updating this post through the end of winter before starting a new page for spring/summer 2024.

Looking for holiday sales? Check out the best Black Friday Barefoot Shoe Sales in 2023 here.

When I first entered this barefoot shoe space, it was a pretty big deal to see a new brand launch or a new style being added. And while it’s still really exciting to see, new additions are happening more often and big changes are coming faster than ever. Even for someone who spends a lot of time dealing with barefoot shoes, it’s getting hard to keep up. Again, this post is focused on the most notable changes, not a list of every new style. To see the best of the new barefoot boot styles this season, see this post on the best everyday barefoot winter boots.

This post will keep it all organized so with just a quick check, you can see if there’s anything new you want to check out or if there’s any progress on a change you’ve been waiting on.

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. This means if you click on one of them, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!

Have a question about anything from sizing to finding a specific style to foot health? Join the Barefoot Shoe Guide Discussion Group on Facebook.

New Barefoot Shoe Brands launching

Ohne Project: This is one of the newest barefoot shoe brands that I’ve been looking forward to for a while. Yes, it’s another white sneaker, but they’re definitely not boring. Love the 80s vibe, and appreciate that they come with two insoles so you can adjust the cushion/volume. These are vegan made with corn leather uppers. Snag a pair at 10% off with code KELLY10.

For fit and sizing of Ohne Project barefoot shoes, they’re best for narrow to medium width. With the different insoles, they can accommodate low to higher volume. I have a higher instep, and I’m most comfortable without any of the insoles. I have an EU37, which feels a tiny bit short for my 23.3cm feet. If I were to order again, I’d go with an EU38 which is my usual size. I measured my insole, and it seems to run a little bit shorter than the size chart.

Minnemals: Athletic style minimalist shoe catering to beginners to the barefoot shoe space. 6mm sole with 3mm insole. Launching November 2023. Based in USA. $125 with free shipping and returns within the US. Use code KELLY10 for 10% off at Minnemals.

I found the sizing to run a little big in these. I’m wearing the women’s 7/7.5, and they’re about a half size (maybe even a full size too big for me). I typically wear an EU38 or US7.5 in most of my barefoot shoes based on a 23.3cm foot measurement.

Lex Barefoot: New barefoot kid’s shoe brand launching in Australia. Faux leather uppers with velcro to secure to make them easy to clean and easy to put on. Currently comes in sizes EU20 – 27. Sizes up to EU35 coming soon. Retail at $58. Use code KELLY for $5 off at Lex Barefoot Shoes.

Note that the initial shoes did have a small heel-to-toe drop, which they’re rectifying in their new models. Going forward, Lex shoes should be zero drop.

Brands making notable changes to existing designs

Wildling new sole: In October 2023, Wildling introduced “Resouled,” a new full coverage outsole. It was made for damp, wet and harsh weather conditions, as the gaps in the original sole aren’t ideal for these situations. These are currently available in Tann Resouled, with a vivid green canvas upper and a felted wool lining. Shop Wildling US | Shop Wildling International

Feelgrounds new sole: Feelgrounds is known for their incredible soft and flexible soles, but with that superior flexibility came at the price of shorter wear for some. They have replaced their TPE soles for rubber soles that are denser and more durable. These rubber soles were previously used for the children’s styles launching in Spring 2023. During our six month testing of the children’s soles, we experienced normal wear, but no extreme wear or cracking of the soles. Shipping on models with new rubber soles began in October 2023.

Shamma Sandals new elastic straps: Created the Numa design with elastic straps. This may not seem like a huge deal, but it means you can put on the sandals hands free. For those of you that are missing a sandal like a flip flop you can just slide into, the Numa is a great option. I took these on a trip to the beach and could easily slide them on while my hands were full of beach gear. Code BAREFOOTSHOEGUIDE for 10% off.

Highly anticipated styles

Lems has a few good ones this season:

• Lems Boulder Boot Grip: The Lems Boulder Boot has long been one of the most popular minimalist boots out there, and the new Grip sole is a long-awaited upgrade. The Grip sole is designed to better handle wet, slippery and icy surfaces.
• Lems Kourt Grip: The minimalist casual shoe the Kourt also got upgraded to a slip-resistant sole. This is in response to those needing a non-slip barefoot shoe for work. The Lems Kourt Grip is made for those that work in areas like food service as the all-leather black uppers are easy to wipe clean, and the non-slip soles will give you extra traction even when there are spills on the floor.

Ten Little: Launched a minimalist toddler Chelsea boot and snow boot. You can read a full review of these new styles here here.

Barefoot Shoe Sales

Black Friday and Cyber Monday: This time of year has some of the biggest sales for barefoot shoes. Check out a comprehensive list of the best Black Friday sales for barefoot shoes here.

Special Vivobarefoot code: Vivo doesn’t have any Black Friday sales, but they have given me a boosted code to share with my followers for the month of December. Use code BSG20 for 20% off Vivobarefoot.

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My goal is for this to be a quick and easy place for you to check for any updates without trying to scroll through a social media page or sign up for a bunch of mailing lists. I’ll be periodically updating this post through the end of summer before starting a new page for fall/winter.

See the Memorial Day Barefoot Shoe Sales at the end of the post.

When I first entered this barefoot shoe space, it was a pretty big deal to see a new brand launch or a new style being added. And while it’s still really exciting to see, new additions are happening more often and big changes are coming faster than ever. Even for someone who spends a lot of time dealing with barefoot shoes, it’s getting hard to keep up. This post will keep it all organized so with just a quick check, you can see if there’s anything new you want to check out or if there’s any progress on a change you’ve been waiting on.

Note: This post may contain affiliate links. This means if you click on one of them, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. Thank you for your support!

I recently started a Facebook Discussion group if you have specific questions about barefoot shoes or foot health. You can join here.

New Barefoot Shoe Brands launching

Fleeters: New brand with preorders launching at the end of April on Kickstarter. Two new sneaker styles. See my Instagram review post here. After the Kickstarter, you can use code KELLY for 10% off at Fleeters.

Icarus: Versatile all-leather shoe meant to take you through the gym and everyday. Currently only men’s sizing, with women’s to be added in the future. Come with three different insoles including one with a heel drop to help those that need a slower transition to barefoot shoes. See review here.

Ohne Project: Another barefoot shoe brand launching on Kickstarter. The Ohne Project is based in Spain, and has a Kickstarter price of 119EUR. The brand’s first style is called project 080, inspired by the sneakers that were popular in the ’80s with its loved and timeless design.

Brands adding new shoe styles or changes

Barebarics: Now offer a few of their most popular styles in leather. Previously all Barebarics shoes were faux leather. Use code KELLY5 for 5% off.

Splay Shoes: Splay Freedom lace ups now available in leather uppers in adult sizing. See Splay Shoes review here. Retail for $109, use code KELLY10 for 10% off.

Feelgrounds: added a no-lace/velcro style for adults with three velcro straps called the Snap and a sporty sneaker called the Courtside.

Xero Shoes: Added 5 new styles to the spring line-up. Most were small variations, but notably added a men’s dress sneaker.

Carets: Pre-orders for new women’s D’Orsay Mary Jane dress shoe with faux pointed toe (similar to the men’s dress shoes). Not available til June 2023.

Groundies: Launched new wider Barefoot+ line. Runs almost 1cm wider than the original barefoot line. See in-depth review of the Groundies Barefoot+ line here.

Saguaro Shoes: Launched two casual barefoot shoe styles for around $70. Use code KELLY15 for 15% off the Saguaro Shoes website. Saguaro was previously known for their mesh water shoes that cost around $35 — my son loves these and used them for running, sports, etc. The water shoes can be found on Amazon and on the Saguaro Shoes website.

Brands adding new sandal styles

Posh Panda: Now offers a two-strap buckle sandal plus a back strap, similar to Birkenstocks. You can fully customize them with different leather uppers, buckle colors, and sole thickness.

Feelgrounds: Launched a new sandal style called the Pathway. Has over-the-toe adjustable straps (in the ‘Z’ shape) and comes in 4 different colors.

BeLenka: Continue to add new styles, including the new women’s sandals called the Iris and Claire.

Brands adding kid’s sizing

Feelgrounds: Added kid’s style with velcro straps. Sizes EU-24-37. Retail $79

Reima: Large kids wear brand added barefoot shoe style and sandal style. Retail $60 for knit barefoot sneakers and $40 for sandals. See Reima review post here.

Aintap/Feelbarefoot on Etsy: Added kid’s sizes for their popular Yemeni loafer style. Use code KELLY35 for 35% off the Feelbarefoot shop on Etsy.

Memorial Day Barefoot Shoe Sales

Lems Shoes: May 25 – 30 | 20% off Most Styles | See full brand review here.

REI Anniversary Sale: May 19 – 29 | 25% to 30% off brands like Xero Shoes and Altras

Sierra: Large selection of Vivobarefoot shoes around 50% off. Several styles of the Primus sneakers are $70, Tracker Decon hiking boots are $100 (this company is owned by the same company as TJMaxx, but focuses on outdoor gear. Shoes on this website are likely purchased as part of a liquidation or phasing out past season’s inventory, so once they’re gone, they’re gone. I’ve ordered Altras from here and had a good experience).

Backcountry: 20-30% off Brands like Luna Sandals, Lems, and Altras, Topo Athletic, and See Kai Run

Saguaro Shoes: Some of their new causal shoes are 30% off. Stack code KELLY15 for additional 15% off. After this, some of the causal barefoot styles are about $40.

15% off site wide. Use code MEMORIAL15.

Splay Shoes: 15% of all Splay Slip-ons. Use code KELLY10 for 10% off all other styles.

Shamma Sandals: 15% of Elite sandals with code MEMORIAL23. You can use code BAREFOOTSHOEGUIDE for 10% off all other sandals.

Softstar: Shoes are 25-45% off in their Semi-Annual Clearance. Note that all clearance purchases are final sale.

Totem Sandals: 15% off sandals

Naboso: 25% off site wide (textured insoles, foot massage and exercise gear)

Robeez: 40% off site wide baby and toddler soft-soled leather moccasins (there are a few exclusions). Use code MDRS40.

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