Barefoot shoes follow the principle that you walk in them as if you were barefooted. The shoes protect the feet from cold, wetness and shards, thorns and other sharp dangers.

That's why they are so wide at the front, because the toes are slightly spread when the foot is in a healthy position. Most conventional shoes only support this toe position and the natural gait to a limited extent or even hinder it.

Therefore, barefoot shoes correspond to the way we walk as intended by nature. In general, this is healthy for the feet, strengthens the muscles and can have a positive effect on the entire posture.

Arches need not support. When you start wearing barefoot shoes, your feet muscles finally start to work and strengthen again. Your whole body will align by that and you will feel pain relieve.

Yes the material is water resistant, which allows the shoes to be worn even on rainy days. The bottom of the shoe has a unique anti-slip pattern, so you always have a secure grip in the shoes.

The word "barefoot shoe" refers to the fact that the shoe's wide shape and light, flexible material give you a walking sensation that comes close to barefoot running.

Whether you wear the shoe with or without socks is a matter of taste.
Most customers wear our barefoot shoes with socks.

Yes, the shoes are vegan and do not contain any animal-derived materials—such as leather, suede, or wool.

Insoles can help you transition from standard shoes to minimalist ones as doing that too fast when you have no idea what human feet are actually meant to be doing can cause issues.

They can also further insulate from the cold, and are normally still more flexible than standard thick soled shoes.

Our barefoot shoes are delivered with a thin sole that can be taken out if needed. Most customers wear the shoes with the insole first and after a while they take it out.

We also sell additional insoles in our store, in case you need another thicker insole.

Are you in between two sizes? If you have a wider foot, we recommend you to choose one size larger. If the shoes still do not fit, your purchase is covered by our 30-day money back guarantee.

Walking with natural bare feet is not as safe as walking in barefoot shoes, especially in cold weather.

Of course, standing around for long periods with frozen feet on a wet and cold surface is not recommended. Also, your soles are exposed to sharp objects on the street when you walk with bare feet.

Many dangers come with walking with natural bare feet, and that's why barefoot shoes have been created to give you the experience of walking with bare feet without realistically walking barefooted.

100%. We stand by our products and their benefits in everyday life.

If you are dissatisfied, contact us: we will refund your money and fix the problem.

Just send an email to info@purestep.com and let us know you want to return your order. We will send you the returns address right away.

All orders are packed & shipped within 24 hours by our team. You will receive a tracking code in the email as soon as the package is shipped.