Discount Codes and Affiliate Links
We have listed below our discount codes and affiliate links, that you can use for your purchases. We will receive a small commission from affiliated codes/links (not at your cost). This helps us with running costs e.g. our website costs, programs and equipment we use to bring content to you.

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• ZEAZOO - "thebarefootshoereview" 5% OFF

• BE LENKA - "thebarefootshoereview" 5% OFF

• NABOSO - "BFSR" 10% OFF

• PED TERRA - 'TBSR' 10% OFF - US stockist of barefoot brands, such as Freet, Sole Runner, Zeazoo, Vivo etc.

• FREET FOOTWEAR - 'TBSR' for 10% OFF

• LEMS

• CARETS SHOES 

• FEELGROUNDS

• XERO

• B PRIMAL - Australian barefoot shoe store, stocking Lems, Freet and Joe Nimble

• EARTH RUNNERS - Use code "TBSR" for 10% off

• VIVOBAREFOOT - Use code "TBSR10" for 10% off

• LEGUANO UK - Use code "TBSR10" for 10% off

• UNTERWEGSMITDIR - EU Based Lems distributor - ships to multiple countries

• 100 BAREFOOT SOLES - Use code "TBSR10" for 10% off - UK stockist of Zeazoo - ships to multiple countries

• LUNA SANDALS

• AHINSA SHOES - Use code "TBSR10" for 10% off

• BIRCHBURY

• JOE NIMBLE

• SOFTSTAR SHOES

• SPLAY ATHLETICS - Use code 'TBSR' for 10% off

• TOETEM SANDALS - Use code 'TBSR' for 5% off

• BOHEMPIA - Use the code 'barefootshoereview' for 10% off.

• WILDLING (INTERNATIONAL)

• WILDING (USA)

• FEET SUTRA - Use code 'TBSR10' for 10% off.

• GROUNDZ Use code "TBSR" for 10% of.

• BEARFOOT SHOES Use code "TBSR" for 10% off.

• ZUZU SANDALS  Use code "TBSR" for 10% off.

• MAGICAL SHOES 

• WE SHOES - Israeli based distributor of Xero Shoes.

• GROUNDIES 

• BAREBARICS - Use code "thebarefootshoereview"

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WHAT IS A BAREFOOT SHOE?
A barefoot shoe is simply a shoe that allows the foot to function fully as it should.
A barefoot shoe will have all or most of these characteristics.

1. Zero drop - This refers to the amount of elevation from heel to toe. Specifically no elevated heel.

  2. A wide toe box - Enough room to allow full toe splay. The big toe and the pinky toe should have enough room without being pressed against the sides.

     3. Flexible - Bendy and should be able to mostly be able to fold in half both upwards and downwards as well as the ability to rotate, similar to the way the foot should function.

  4. Thin sole - The thinner the sole, the better the ground feel of the floor and the world around us. This trait will differ most based on brand and preference. The closer it is to barefoot the better for the maximum benefits.

      5. Zero toe spring - This refers to an elevated toe box which can slightly push your toes up in a extended position. 
     6. Zero arch support- Specifically no support or any sort of elevation in the sole especially in the middle.
     7. Attached to the foot. - Both the front and back of shoe should be attached to the foot to allow maximum function and gait mechanics.
 

Reading Lists

We have listed below a number of books, which could aid you in your barefoot journey.

• Barefoot Strong by Dr Emily Splichal

• Born To Run by Christopher McDougall

• The Barefoot Running Book by Jason Robillard

• The Barefoot Book by L. Daniel Howell

• Whole Body Barefoot by Katy Bowman

• The New Science of Healthy Feet by Katy Bowman

• Barefoot Running: Step by Step by Ken Bob Saxton

• The Complete Idiots Guide to Barefoot Running by Dr. Craig Richards

• The Runners World Complete Guide to Minimalism and Barefoot Running by Scott Douglas

• Barefoot Walking: Free your Feet by Michael Sandler

• Older Yet Faster by Keith Bateman and Heidi Jones

• Simple Steps to Foot Pain Relief by Katy Bowman

• The Zen of Running by Fred Rohe

• The Power of Posture by Naudi Aguilar

• Chi Running by Danny Dreyer

• Tread Lightly by Bill Katovsky

• Run Barefoot Run Healthy by Ashish Mukharji

• Running Technique by Brian Martin

• The Story of the Human Body: Evolution, Health and Disease by Daniel Lieberman

• What the Foot by Gary Ward

• Run for Your Life by Dr. Mark Cucuzzella

• Becoming a Supple Leopard by Dr. Kelly Starrett

• Ready to Run by Dr. Kelly Starrett

Barefoot-Friendly Health Professionals and Organisations

Most of us on this barefoot journey already know the benefits of functional footwear. Therefore, we have created a list of Health Professionals and Organisations, to ensure that we're all on the same page in our fitness/rehab goals.

Coming soon...

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Africa

Asia

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Asia wide

Barefoot Training Specialist EBFA - Organisation

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Malaysia

IMiin Ng - Miin Barefoot Trainer -  Biomechanics Training

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Singapore

Jerry Teo & Alycia Chua - BodyTree Academy - Biomechanics Training

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Australia and Oceania Region

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Australia

Dr. Angela Baklis - My A-Life - Osteopath and Movement 

Mick Breen - Melbourne Soft Tissue - Manual Therapy and Movement

Andy Bryant - Podiatry

Georgina Davies - Awakened Vibrancy - Manual Therapy

Nick Rees -Thrive Sports Med - Physiotherapy

Kirstin Simpson - HealthSystemsGo - Podiatry and Manual Therapy

The Foot Collective Australia - Organisation

Paul Thompson - Podiatry

Valery Topaz - Manual Therapy

Total Reformation - BioMechanics Training

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New Zealand

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Europe

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Austria:

Belgium:

Bulgaria:

Czech Republic:

Denmark:

Estonia:

Finland:

France:

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Germany

Barefoot Academy Dusseldorf

The Foot Collective - Organisation

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Iceland:

Republic of Ireland:

Italy:

Netherlands:

Norway:

Poland:

Portugal:

Romania:

Russia:

Slovakia:

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Spain

The Foot Collective - Organisation

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Sweden

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Switzerland

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United Kingdom

The Foot Collective - Organisation

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Middle East

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Israel

https://www.instagram.com/sean.fit4life/

https://marketplace.trainheroic.com/workout-plan/program/haber-program-1632256846 - Strength training for barefooters.

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North America

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Canada

The Foot Collective - Organisation

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Mexico

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USA

The Foot Collective - Organisation

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South America

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Chile

Saha