Where to Buy Barefoot Shoes in the USA 🇺🇸👣
If you’re searching for barefoot shoes in the USA, you’re in exactly the right place.
Barefoot shoes, sometimes called minimalist or foot-shaped shoes, are designed to let feet move as nature intended. They feature wide toe boxes, flexible soles, zero drop and no artificial arch support. This allows for natural gait, better toe splay, stronger feet and improved sensory feedback.
Being British, I’m one of the UK’s leading barefoot shoe advocates. My audience, however, is global. Through reviewing shoes, working with brands and attending international barefoot shoe expos, I’ve come to know and trust a wide range of USA-based and USA-available barefoot brands.
This article answers two of the most common questions I’m asked:
- Are there any barefoot shoe brands based in the USA?
- Where can I get barefoot shoes in the USA without complicated international shipping?
This is a curated, non-exhaustive list. Every brand featured here is either an affiliate partner, a brand I’ve personally tried and tested, or one where I’ve met the founders in person at barefoot shoe expos.
🇺🇸 USA-Based & USA-Designed Barefoot Shoe Brands
Xero Shoes
Founded by Steven Sashen, whose passion and entrepreneurialism genuinely inspire me, Xero Shoes are one of the largest barefoot shoe companies in the world.
They offer one of the widest ranges available, including running shoes, casual trainers, boots, sandals, kids’ shoes and performance models. While not every style works for my wide, high-volume feet, they are a brilliant starting point for the whole family.
👉 Explore Xero Shoes on this page
👉 Check my current discounts here
Softstar Shoes
Softstar represent the very top end of barefoot footwear.
Handmade in the USA using natural leather, wool and Vibram soles, their shoes are among the widest and most foot-friendly available. I love my Switchback boots, which are warm, flexible, exceptionally well made and ideal for real terrain.
👉 View Softstar shoes here
👉 Check my current discounts here
Origo Shoes
Origo make some of my favourite dressy barefoot shoes.
Their soft leather ballerina flats work beautifully for office wear or dresses, while their signature huaraches pair perfectly with floaty summer outfits. Stylish without sacrificing foot shape or flexibility.
👉 See Origo styles on this page
👉 Check my current discounts here
Splay Shoes
Splay are a brilliant and affordable option, particularly for children and everyday casual wear. Simple, flexible and genuinely foot-shaped, they are often a great entry point into barefoot shoes.
👉 Browse Splay Shoes here
👉 Check my current discounts here
OAKA Studio
Barefoot dress shoes for men are still surprisingly hard to find. OAKA fill this gap beautifully with clean, refined styles that allow proper toe space while still looking smart enough for work, weddings and formal events.
👉 View OAKA shoes on this page
👉 Check my current discounts here
🇺🇸 Barefoot Brands Available in the USA
Vivobarefoot
Vivobarefoot are now far more accessible to US customers thanks to their USA warehouse and team.
They typically suit low-volume, narrower feet, which rules them out for my foot shape, but they work very well for some of my children and my husband.
👉 Shop Vivobarefoot here
👉 Check my current discounts here
Freet Barefoot USA
Freet barefoot are some of my favourite barefoot shoes because they are hardy leather, designed for hiking and they are lovely and wide. They suit my lifestyle (daily dog walking in the miserable, wet British countryside and they were my perfect companion in the Banff Rocky Mountains!
👉 Shop Freet USA here
👉 Check my current discounts here
Wildling Shoes
Wildling shoes are the ultimate natural shoe. Sustainably made, incredibly lightweight and paired with one of the most minimal soles available, they offer a beautifully sensory walking experience.
👉 Discover Wildling on this page
👉 Check my current discounts here
LUNA Sandals
LUNA sandals are thoughtfully designed and highly functional, using materials we simply do not get in the UK, including beautiful buffalo leather.
👉 Explore LUNA Sandals here
👉 Check my current discounts here
Groundz
Groundz are low-volume barefoot shoes similar in fit to Vivobarefoot but with added grounding technology for those interested in earthing alongside foot health.
👉 View Groundz shoes on this page
👉 Check my current discounts here
🧦 Socks, Sensory & Foot Health Essentials
MARO Socks
Exceptionally soft, organic toe socks that properly respect foot anatomy. Founder Ian is fantastic and deeply invested in quality.
👉 Shop MARO here
👉 Check my current discounts here
Naboso
Naboso focus on foot health tools rather than shoes. I particularly love the blue Neuro Ball for sensory stimulation and nervous system regulation.
👉 Explore Naboso on this page
👉 Check my current discounts here
🏃 Innovative Sports-Specific Barefoot Brands
Strong Feet Athletics
Clipless cycling shoes shaped like real feet. A genuinely innovative option for cyclists who care about long-term foot health.
👉 Learn more here
👉 Check my current discounts here
NaturAthletics
Football cleats that allow significantly more natural movement than conventional boots, supporting healthier biomechanics and performance.
👉 View NaturAthletics on this page
👉 Check my current discounts here
🌎 The USA Barefoot Shoe Expo and the UK Expo
A huge part of how I discover, trust and build long-term relationships with barefoot shoe brands is through the annual Barefoot Shoe Expo, hosted by Anya.
Anya runs Anya’s Reviews, one of the most respected barefoot shoe resources in the world. If you live in the USA, her content is especially useful as she focuses heavily on brands accessible to US customers.
You can explore her work on this page.
The USA Barefoot Shoe Expo brings together barefoot shoe brands, foot health professionals and educators from around the world. It’s where I’ve met many of the founders behind the brands listed above.
You can learn more about the USA expo here.
Supporting the barefoot movement works both ways, which is why I also host the UK Barefoot Shoe and Foot Health Expo, bringing together brands, practitioners and the wider community in the UK.
If you’re UK-based, you can find details about the UK expo on this page.
For 2026, I’ll see you in Chicago!
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Brit