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Barefoot Shoes Favorites

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Barefoot shoes (also called minimalist shoes) are to intended to minimally interfere for natural foot movement. They provide a highly flexible sole, a zero drop heal to toe, a wide toe box, and usually a thinner sole. They are also usually pretty lig...
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Spring & Summer

Lighter selections for warmer months

 
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I really did enjoy my pair of sandals from Xero Shoes
Z-Trail EV Xero Shoes
 
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A nice barefoot ballerina shoe. I just wished it came in more colors.
GROUNDIES® Lily
 
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Another ballet flat. IMO the dressy ballet flats are the hardest to find in barefoot shoes.
Phoenix Leather - Women's Dressy Flat
 
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Handmade barefoot shoes.
Wide Sandals For Women, Sustainable Barefoot Sandals, Copper Grounding
 
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These are my favorite sandals: classy, super light, comfy and well made.
Feather blue
 
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Another great shoe from Wilding. They are comfy. I use them as my “dressy” shoes.
Cahor natural

Fall & Winter

A more substantial shoe for harsher climate and colder seasons

 
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These are the shoes I have for Winter. Wide toe box. 100% waterproof. Naturally shaped. I walked in them all over France and they were super comfortable. I LOVE them.
Patrol Winter - Chestnut Brown
 
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More of a “Van” style for the mid seasons.
GROUNDIES® Lima Women
 
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A feminine Winter boot.
GROUNDIES® Odessa GX1 Women
 
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I have a pair in navy. An affordable minimalist shoe.
WHITIN Women's Minimalist Barefoot Shoes
 
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How adorable are these?
Women Wider Long Converse Style Shoe, Handmade
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Handmade shoes…and they are awesome
Women Handmade CHELSEA Boots
 
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Yes, there are barefoot shoes. Can you believe it?
Women Flat KNEE Boots
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I love those Oxfords. Lots of colors to choose from.
WOMEN Oxford Wide Barefoot Bright GOLD Leather Handmade

Workout & Outdoors

Shoes geared toward sport or outdoor activities.

 
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I have had quite a few pairs of these. I was buying them 10 years ago when they were just $25. They are not super durable, but they have a great price-point and lots of choice. I still have a couple of pairs and do replace them when they wear out.
Women's Trail Running Barefoot Shoes
 
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I only wear minimalist shoes so those fit the bill. I wear this pair only to kayak and without socks. They do get wet on entry and exit of the water but they dry super quick for my feet are still comfortable.
Minimalist Barefoot Shoes When I Kayak
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I am on my second pair of these shoes. I am looking forward to trying the new model. They are perfect as trail shoes to keep my ankle stable. I was not in love with the mesh and apparently the new model has taken care of that aspect.
Scrambler Mid - Ultra-Light Hiking Boot for Women from Xero Shoes
 
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I LOVED my five finger walking shoes. I want another pair.
Vibram Women's FiveFingers

Slippers

Made for down times at home (or away).

 
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I have one pair and I want a second. They are so comfortable and the sole makes it that I can wear them outside ie the porch
House Slippers
 
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Comfy AND cute. I love mine.
Slipper Socks

Babies & Children

Babies are born without an arch. For this reason, the footwear we select for them is of prime importance for proper foot development.

 
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My children were in these shoes until 2ish. I love them and they do not hinder the foot development of babies and toddlers.
Baby Shoes
 
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Proper footwear for little ones is imperative.  I bought those for my grands.
Newborn Infant Baby Warm Fleece Winter Booties
 
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Other favorites amongst the grands and for good reasons.
Cute Animal House Slippers