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List of barefoot shoe manufacturers

a selection of barefoot shoes and boots

While this list of barefoot shoe manufacturers does not contain each and every firm in the industry, it does give you the most known and renown ones. Each manufacturer uses their own lasts and optimizes their products for feet of different widths and shapes, resulting in a far more diverse choice than we are used to with the older, 20th century models. By using the built-in filter you can easily find those manufacturers show products may be of interest to you. In case you don’t know the relevant characteristics of your feet, I suggest you first read this: How to measure your feet

Filtering i.e. for shoes for wide feet: enter ‘W3‘ into the ‘Search‘ box or the box above the ‘Width’ column, and only the relevant manufacturers will remain visible.

W1 = for narrow feetW2 = for medium feetW3 = for wide feetW4 = for extra wide feet

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EUROPE

Manufacturer Width Sizes Country Description
NARROW = W1 MEDIUM = W2 WIDE = W3 EXTRA WIDE = W4
Ahinsa shoesW2, W3, W4 36-48 CZ vegan, sporty shoes & boots, often waterproof; most models are wide, only a few are available in extra wide
AnatomicW2 37-42 CZ budget sneakers (canvas, synthetic leather or leather); the sole on the Starter models is heavy and gives poor ground feel; the sole on the Natural models is light and gives decent ground feel; I haven’t tried the ballerina models but they are less popular
Angles FashionW1, W2 35-49 CZ some basic models
AyllaW2, W3 35-43 CZ some basic models
Beda BotyW2 20-45 CZ kids’ shoes + a few adult models
BeLenkaW3, W4 25-47 SK for high volume feet, with lots of sporty & casual models, also sandals; the old sole is bean shaped, the new one is more square and wider
bLIFESTYLEW2, W3 20-47 DE leather & vegan, well designed casual style
BohempiaW3, W4 36-47 CZ Important: only choose models categorized as ’barefoot’!
Bosky ShoesW3, W4 35-48 CZ minimalist sports sandals with relatively thicker soles
BundgaardW1, W2 18-25 Denmark minimalist kids’ shoes, incl. rubber boots!
DD StepW2 20-34 Hungary Not all models are barefoot!
Fare BareW2, W3 19-40 Czech Republic Only the Bare collection is barefoot! - KIDS' SHOES: W4!
FeelgroundsW3 35-49 DE The new sole is wider. The sole of the Patrol is thicker, the rest is 5 mm. Materials: canvas, Faux leather.
FeelmaxW3, W4 22-48 FI sporty models, some for extreme cold
FreetW3, W4 29-49 UK size up, the sizes are smaller than the sandard range; canvas and vegan, mostly sporty models, hiking boots (there is a new leather boot, too)
FroddoW1, W2 17-40 HR filter out the barefoot models!
Gea SolesW1, W2, W3, W4 34-46 SP very special, custom made sandals, shoes, boots in very nice colours
GroundiesW1, W2 36-47 DE very wide choice of stylish & very popular everyday shoes, frequent sales; original sole (GO1) more flexible than the new one (GS1); some models available in standard = non-barefoot width
Joe NimbleW2 28-48 DE the new soles on their hiking shoes are thick and stiff, but the old soles are popular; good trail running shoes
JonapW1, W2 19-41 CZ there are colourful patterns, quite affordable, few adult models only
Koel distributorW2 23-43 DK / EE Danish manufacturer, Estonian shop; interesting models, growing choice (only barefoot models available through this link but Koel also manufactures regulas shoes)
LeguanoW1, W2 34-49 DE premium quality soft models
Luks ShoesW3, W4 27-46 CZ a limited choice of extremely soft models in a casual style, very popular
Magical ShoesW3 20-54 PL especially light, soft and flexible models, in leather as well as vegan, some very affordable, the heel part tends to be wide - SOME OF THE KIDS' MODELS ARE W4!
Monk SandalsW2 37-46 PL affordable walking and running sandals
MukishoesW2 20-48 PT simple but stylish casual models, with wide heels, some made of cork (waterproof)
No(N)sW1, W2, W3, W4 38-44 EE new firm with a few very stylish models that can be customized, wider choice is planned
Panta SandalsW2 32-47 NL minimalist, customizable running sandals
PeerkoW3, W4 36-45 CZ only a few but very stylish and popular models, in special colours
PegresW2, W3 20-34 CZ not all models are barefoot
ProtetikaW1, W2 23-33 CZ not all models are barefoot; wide heel part
Saltic BarefootW2, W3 36-47 CZ less well-known but amazingly comfortable shoes, 3 basic models in some exciting colour combinations, narrow heel-part
Sambas The BambasW2 26-45 SP new firm, offering plant based shoes in interesting colours
ShapenW1, W3 6-43 SK explicitly elegant shoes for women, plus matching bags; a bit stiffer soles, 2 widths
SkinnersW1, W2, W3 36-48 CZ shoesocks with un unbelievable flexibility and ground feel, in 2 versions (2.0 is wider) an affordable must-try
Sole RunnerW3, W4 25-48 DE mostly sporty and some casual models, a choice of hiking and winter boots, high quality, very durable
TadeevoW3, W4 20-52 PL sporty-looking models for wide feet
The Drifter LeatherW1, W2, W3, W4 34-49 GR beautiful casual & dressy models, custmizable, orders open for approx. 1 hour every approx. 1.5 months (for more see point 4 here
Tikki ShoesW1, W2, W3 18-39 RO Quality at lower prices, female sandals go up to size 43, slippers available.
Vibram Five FingersW2, W3 29-50 IT toe shoes for all weather conditions; various models may vary in their fit
Vivo BarefootW2 20-49 UK well-established, highly popular firm, offering a wide choice of sporty and casual models, their uppers and soles are relatively stiffer, their male models are wider, (in some countries they accept returns within 100 days even after wear); refurbished, gently used models available at Revivo at great prices
Wildling ShoesW2 18-48 DE sporty styled, oecologically and ethically made models with super thin and super flexible soles, mostly of paper fabric, canvas and wool, highly popular
Xero Shoes EUW1, W2 30-48 EU sales of US brand a wide range of sporty style models, some very soft and some stiffer, their sports sandals don’t go between your toes, popular brand
ZAQQW2 37-48 DE nice and elegant models, quite some relatively stiffer ones, several waterproof models
ZeazooW1, W2, W3 16-47 BG adult sandals available in 3 widths; ugg style boots; wide choice for kids incl. indoor shoes
ZlatushW1, W2, W3, W4 26-46 SK customizable models with 1,8 – 5 mm soles from elegant to hiking boots, made of buttersoft leather, unbelievable choice of colours, several months’ wait (but you need not pay months in advance) – no stock, shoes are made by order
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USA

Manufacturer Width Sizes Description
Earth RunnersW3 30-48 grounding sandals with 3 sole thicknesses (all above 5 mm)
Lems ShoesW2, W3 34-49 their waterproof Boulder boot is their most popular barefoot model, on a thicker sole (many of their models are regular!)
Lisbeth JoeW2 35-44 a limited but very popular choice of ballerinas and ladies loafers
Luna SandalsW2 30-48 sporty sandals, popular with runners
MerrellW1, W2 29-51 sports shoes, only part of the range is barefoot
Origo ShoesW1, W2 24-47 new firm, deep models, sporty but beautiful, planning a wide version
PedipedW2 17-36 not all models are brefoot
Shamma SandalsW2, W3 29-48 sports and casual, a wide choice of soles
Softstar ShoesW2, W3, W4 16-54 some super soft basic modells incl. hiking boots, available also in extra wide and most models also in custom colours – highly popular
Splay ShoesW2, W3 24-39 fashionable-looking canvas sneakers, growing choice
UnshoesW2, W3 21-47 sandals and a few simple shoes at good prices
Xero Shoes USAW1, W2 30-48 for EU shop see above - a wide range of sporty style models, some very soft and some stiffer, their sports sandals don’t go between your toes, popular brand
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CANADA

Manufacturer Width Sizes Description
ManitobahW2 22-49 mocassins, mukluks, some waterproof
Posh PandaW3 14-42 mocassins
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AUSTRALIA

Manufacturer Width Sizes Description
PaperkraneW1, W2 16-42 affordable (at least before import), creative, colourful models
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On top of my my own experience and research, I have gained a lot of useful information via the following great resources: