This article has been a long time coming. Our last winter boot round up was in 2021! Since then, numerous more models, barefoot shoe companies, and of course more exploration in many climates have happened, leading us all to this new best per category moment. Our winters in Israel are not as cold or as snowy as some. but there are still moments that have us cuddled under our blankets drinking hot cocoa and wearing our warmest barefoot slippers. We have also been the first to

Groundies has such a wide variety of shoes to choose from it can get overwhelming. Luckily, they have many in store locations located around Europe and we were able to try them on in their Vienna location in Austria. Right away we were impressed by how lightweight these boots were and how tastefully designed with quality workmanship. We actually got the last green and black model in stock, so we were really lucky and grateful that we came just in time. Without the insole they

Vivobarefoot is continuedly releasing new models of various designs and styles to satisfy and match even the pickiest barefooter. But what if they released a shoe that can just do it all? They did! The Vivobarefoot Decon is the Swiss army knife of barefoot shoes, it's aesthetically pleasing, slips on well, has laces, has rugged enough lugs for trail running and even ball sports but not to rugged, so you can still use it day to day out and around town. It has a sleek sexy oute

Introduction: Sara : I always look forward to trying Wildlings newest shoe models. They seem to nail it perfectly every time and yet somehow each new style is even better than the previous one. My favorite part about them is their natural organic feel and their genius Tabi sole. I generally try to wear all natural clothing like cottons, linen, and wool and really love how Wildlings embrace natural fabrics and truly live by their message of Re:generation and sustainability. Th

Zuzu did something that no other sandal company has successfully done. They perfected a Sandal from an actual recycled tire that is both comfortable and functional for every day use. Zuzu sandals are sustainably made in Israel and feature some of the thinnest and softest sandal straps that exist on the market. Suitable for anything from hanging with your pup, chilling on the hammock or hitting the trails, they have a great ground feel and are virtually indestructible (think

When we say the word tactical we tend to think military, but it actually also refers to police, riot control, firefighters, coast guard, security forces and people who are required to wear some form of tactical gear for their job. This article is really unique because tactical gear and in particular tactical footwear are regulated by the military, law enforcement, or other government branches you may be part of. This can make it very difficult for tactical individuals who are

Congratulations on taking the first step in unlocking your superhuman power, allowing your feet to strengthen themselves and function most optimally. Say goodbye to sprained ankles and say hello to strong resilient feet. While spending time moving in minimalist footwear is a huge step towards unlocking your foot function, a wide variety of strength and mobility exercises can obviously help as well. You can see our Strength training for runners and hikers program here & our

Congratulations on taking the first step and thinking of switching to minimalist footwear. It can be overwhelming with all the information out there so lets help you understand the terminology, choose the right footwear, and strengthen your feet. Barefoot transitioning can be a long and lengthy yet very rewarding process as you bulletproof your feet and ankles and say good bye to ankle sprains and pain. Details on our 6 week Barefoot Transition course can be found here . The

I had gotten so used to wearing super thin soled sandals that have excellent ground feel that it was interesting trying the Cairn 3D...

Introduction: These are a beloved addition to the slip on family. Their beautiful suede aesthetic and grippy sole really appealed to me. The ability to slip them on and off at ease as well as fit very comfortably on my muscular feet makes them a true delight to wear. If you are feeling lazy and just want to take out the trash in them they even feature a collapsible heel to make them a slip on. With enough comfort for beginners but enough ground feel for more advanced people t

We were so excited to receive the Shamma Trailstars Alpha and Alpha Le Models. I was looking for a dressier/classier sandal that I can dress up if I want to without compromising on function and Sean was always looking for a z strap hiking sandal. I think most people like Shamma footwear because of their function as well as being very aesthetically pleasing. Their sandals are just so rich and clean looking, very quality, and almost exquisite in design and make. I must say that

What is Grounding/Earthing? Grounding is the ability to expose yourself to the natural magnetic frequencies of the earth, to connect to the earth and receive negative ions from the earths energy. Grounding releases positive ions from your body which can build up from being near a computer, exposing yourself to electricity, being on a plane, living near cellphone towers, Bluetooth, wi-fi and pretty much majority of things we use and do in the modern era. (I say this as I writ

Introduction: I was really stoked about trying the Wildling's Manul handmade all natural material shoe. The earthy toned color and linen fabric upper called to me and I was really pleasantly surprised at how organic they looked and felt on my foot. Nothing compares to the feeling of wearing a shoe for the first time and feeling like it's just meant to be there, just an extension of your foot. The feel is so natural, the linen fabric so breathable and shoe so light and wonder

Introduction: After making a huge splash in the barefoot community in 2019 -- Feelgrounds continues to make noticeable strides, by providing their customers with a range of ever-evolving and stylish barefoot shoes, at a competitive price. Owning much of their success due to their excellent online marketing approach - they've successfully crowdfunded $250,000 to assist with production, released their much loved "Original" model, followed by the "Highrise", the Droptop and thei

Introduction: These were my first ever pair of Wildlings. They are more of a winter/fall pair due to their wool lining. The color is extremely intriguing and playful at the same time. They reminds me of the forest and nature and the bold green hue pops anywhere. Needless to say I was impressed straight out of the box. I also was impressed by how fast the shipping was. I got it in about 3-4 days from when the order was placed. On top of all that knowing that the founders hail

Disclaimer: I purchased these shoes with my own money and this is mine and Sara’s opinion alone. This post may include affiliate links which will give us a small commission at no additional cost to you. The sandals are available for purchase on Earth Runners 10% off code with “TBSR10" What if you can have a shoe that is not really a shoe, mimics the way you were meant to walk and run, and still have the earthing abilities of your bare feet? Enter the Earth Runner, a shoe wi

Wildling Sabio Review

Introduction: I had the chance to try out another one of Wilding's new extra light summer releases - the Hanami. This shoe is somewhat of a new fresh take on colour for Wildling, who usually opt for earthy toned down colours schemes. I was instantly drawn to the fun pastel pink colour and they were a similar shape to my previous Nebula's with a different upper, so I knew they would feel great. Alex and I are big fans of Wildling as a brand and manufacturer because of their st

It's a well known fact that Australian Winter's aren't quite as harsh as other places around the world. We receive a decent amount of...

Introduction: Frequent readers of our blog would know Wildling quite well and, that we love this brand in our household. Wildling are...