Our 2024 guide to the ultimate minimalist dress shoes for men

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

The elusive minimalist weightlifting shoe, does it exist? As well as some friendly barefoot gym shoe alternatives.

After previously reviewing the Pewter clay slip-ons I was excited to try the Groundz new release. When I had the owner on my podcast I got to try the prototype and I right away was impressed how despite being a slip on, the triple elastic straps in between, kept it more snug on the foot, which is a common flaw with a lot of slip-ons. The beautiful nubuck aesthetic and the super wide foot shaped fit had me intrigued, A grounded sneaker that I can do pretty much anything i

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 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

Vivobarefoot's popular Ultra Bloom III are back in their third design update. This 'barefoot' shoe brand creates footwear designed to feel as though you're walking with no shoes on at all, and the Ultra Bloom is accordingly lightweight, freeing and with a flexible sole designed to help you explore in the water without extra drag but still let you romp around the city in them. We think they're the best water shoe for water based activities on the market right now. I was ini

The Primal Zen feels like a direct upgrade from their previous primal version, the Primal 2, with a bit more cushion, a slightly more rugged sole, and even feels a bit roomier. Right off the bat, the suede aesthetic of the primal Zen lured me in, I knew I found that perfect shoe for when I’m craving a bit more sole thickness. The primal Zen comes in 3 colors and was released along with the Lems Outlander. They look like a normal sneaker, are very roomy in the toe box, and a

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

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...

Introduction: With a cult-like following of loyal customers, Xero shoes have set a standard when it comes to barefoot shoes, establishing...

It's that time of year again... Hiking season! For me it's 120 kilometres from Mt. Hermon to the sea of Galilee next week. However, If...

The Promenade sandal by Belenka is one of the many stylish sandal options available from Belenka which caught my eye, when looking for a...

Introduction: Ahinsa are a barefoot shoe brand based in the Czech Republic, which have quickly become one of my favourite companies,...

Introduction: Lems is one of the most loved and renowned companies in the barefoot community, and has not long branched out to provide...

Hi there! My name is Raphael (Pictured in the middle), and I'm working at Feelgrounds as Head of Marketing at Feelgrounds. We develop...