Affordable Barefoot and Minimalist Shoes

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Have you been curious about the health benefits of barefoot shoes, but scared by the hefty price tags? Many barefoot shoes are expensive, it’s true. But you don’t need money to reap the benefits of going barefoot. Below is a list of affordable minimalist shoes to get you started!

Even one pair in your closet will greatly increase the time you spend using those foot muscles, and you can work up from there. Don’t forget, it doesn’t cost a thing to be barefoot.

If you’re interested in minimalist footwear and not sure where to begin, be sure to check out my shoes lists and reviews to get familiarized! There also is an Affordable Barefoot Shoes for Kids post

Under $25

• Cinderollies – $14 These are cute flats, made with stretchy faux leather. Very minimal, but won’t last forever. See my mini review here
• Feiyue Tai Chi Shoes – $25. Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off
• Fitkicks – $20 Sock like, and do the job! Also on Amazon.
• Mishansha Water Shoes – $25 Look like tennies to me!
• TSLA Running Shoes – $25
• TSLA Water Shoes – $15
• Troadlop Hiking Shoes – $25
• Water Shoes – $10 There are several different brands on Amazon, but they all look to be about the same, and all in the same price range. Not sure how they hold up.
• Whitin – This Amazon brand has some water and Lacrosse shoes that are $20 and below. You can read my full review of two Whitin Barefoot Sneaker styles here.

Walmart and Target are both known for having cheap sneakers that are thin and flexible. I always check under the insole in case there’s a hidden wedge to take out, and the toe boxes can be tapered. But Faded Glory, Time and Tru, and Mad Love all make minimal sneakers that are very soft, flexible and really cheap.

$50 or less

Sandals

• Grecian Sandals (Etsy, Women’s) – Leather sandals all around $45 (Must request no heel). See my review here.
• Kionas Sandals (Etsy, Women’s) – Leather sandals all around $50 (Must request no heel)
• Monk Sandals – ($50)
• Rachell – About $50
• Shamma Sandals Cruzers – ($50) I love Shamma Sandals! Read my Shamma review here
• Unshoes – Wokova and Keota sandals are $50. 10% off with code ANYA
• Xero Shoes Sandals– The Jessie, Cloud and DIY Sandals are all under $50

Shoes

• Joomrah Running Shoes – $35
• Saguaro Barefoot – ($33)
• Sockwa – Use code ANYAREWARD for 20% off
• Splay Shoes – ($44) Albeit a kid’s brand, if you wear a size EU 39 or smaller you can fit into these $44 sneakers, and get 10% off with code ANYASREVIEWS
• Velho – ($33) Simple sneakers that are lightweight and flexible, but with a slightly tapered toe box. Have not tried these myself, but look like a good affordable option.
• Whitin – The running shoes from this brand are around $35
• Xero shoes – Most of their shoes are priced above $50 normally, but frequently have big sales.
• Zeazoo Kiwi – ($48) These simple shoes can be customized and look like a loafer. Code ANYASREVIEWS gets you 5% off.

$75 or less

Sandals

• Earth Runner Sandals – Elemental Sandals $70 + 10% off with code ANYASREVIEWSER
• Geniale Sandals – $55 with leather and vegan options. ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off
• Good Earth Sandals – Birch model is $68
• Joe Nimble freeToes – $55. International customers use codeAFFANY10 for 10% off your first purchase.
• Magical Shoes Caballo – $55
• Nallu Shoes – ($65)
• Savopoulos Grecian Sandals (Etsy) – $72
• Shamma Sandals – The Chargers and All-Blacks are $75 and under. ANYA10PERCENT gets you 10% off
• Tikki Sandals – $67
• Unshoes – Pah Tempe are $75. 10% off with code ANYA
• Xero Z Trek and Z Trail – See my Z Trek review here
• Zeazoo – Several different styles all around $75. Code ANYASREVIEWS gets you 5% off

Shoes

• Skinners ($60)
• Sockwa Minimal Shoes – $70. Use code ANYAREWARD for 20% off
• Unshoes – Terra Vida $74 (My review here). 10% off with code ANYA
• Xero Shoes – Aptos is $60, see my review here!

Dress shoes (women)

• Dextra Perspective – ($70) Another custom flat!
• The Storehouse Flats – $60-$75. My review here.
• Ursanina Flats – ($50-$70) You can get these custom made to your foot shape!
• Xero Shoes Knit Phoenix ($70). My review here.
• Yosi Samra Samara flats (Black is $50-$75) – See my Women’s Dress Shoe Roundup for details on these.

Boots

• Keds Scout ($70) – Some styles available in wide widths also! Check the insole for a heel lift.
• Minnetonka has soft soled leather boots at about $45 and can also be found on Amazon for the same price. They come in men’s as well, but are a little more expensive.

$100 or less

Sandals

• Be Lenka Women’s Sandals – Several beautiful styles all around $80. Code ANYASREVIEWS gets you 5% off.
• Bedrock Sandals Classics – $78
• Crupon (Esty, Women’s) – Sandals are around $80. Must request flat sole, and no returns/exchanges. My review here.
• Deliberate Life Designs Sandals – $65-$90 custom from a tracing. See my review here. Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off
• Earth Runners – Circadian and Alpha Sandals $80 + 10% off with code ANYASREVIEWSER
• GAIA Grounding Sandals – $95
• Good Earth Sandals – $78
• Groundies – Nizza and Valletta
• Luks Shoes (Women’s) – Barefoot sandals $94
• Luna Sandals – Several styles are under $100 – get 10% off your first order with code ANYASREVIEWS10
• Paisley Running Sandals – $90 My review here
• Panta Sandals – $90
• Savopoulos Grecian Sandals (Etsy) $80
• Sole-Runner Dione – $100
• Softstar Solstice Sandal – $95. Use code ANYA for 15% off your first shoe purchase
• Tara Soles – $80
• Unshoes – Saffron and Uinta are all less than $100. See all my Unshoes reviews here. Get 10% off with code ANYA
• Wildling Feather – $80
• Xero Shoes – The Veracruz and Z Trails
• Zeazoo – A couple options for less than $100! Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off

Shoes

• Astra Loyak water shoes – $85
• Freet Tanga ($95) and Flex ($87) – Use code ANYA10 for 15% off
• PaperKrane (women’s) – Also available at Anya’s Shop to US/Canadian customers
• Posh Panda ($100 USD) – Women’s
• Tadeevo – Minimalist shoes $95 (My review here). Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off
• Unshoes Forager – $90. Use code ANYA for 10% off
• Xero Shoes – Several options under $100

Dress Shoes

Men’s

• Birchbury Bramfords – $99. A dressier leather sneaker that could work with some professional wear. See this Instagram post for my review.

Women’s

• Crupon – Flats are around $100. Must request flat sole, and no returns/exchanges. See my review here
• Oesh Dream flats – $98 See my review here.
• Paperkrane (formally just a kid’s brand) is adding more options for adults. They have a simple Mary Jane that is $89. Get 10% off with code ANYASREVIEWS
• Softstar Solstice and Merry Jane are both $95
• Tadeevo Ballet Pumps – $99. Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off
• Xero Shoes Leather Phoenix ($100). My review here.
• Yosi Samra Samara – flats in other colors (besides black) $75-$90

Boots

• Keds Scout ($80-90) – Some styles available in wide widths also! Check the insole for a heel lift.
• Paperkrane has some Chelsea boots and chukkas in adult sizes for $89 – ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off. US/Canadian customers can get them with free shipping from Anya’s Shop
• Xero Toronto– $100 This high top sneaker boot looks pretty rad.
• Zeazoo Dingo – $90 See review here. ANYASREVIEWS gets you 5% off from Zeazoo, but US customers can order them from Anya’s Shop for cheaper than from Zeazoo (after US shipping).

$200 or less

Sandals

• AVO – $120-$140
• Bedrock Sandals – $130 and under
• Chala – 2 sandals options around $130. Use code 93D5B5E9 for 5% off
• Crupon – Lots of styles around $125. See my review here.
• The Drifter Leather – A couple sandal models around $150 with custom options. See this post about ordering and my Safita review here.
• Gea Soles – $110 for Tarian model. See my Gea Soles Yrsa review.
• High Feels – $145. Vegan, they do not ship to the US right now.
• Joe Nimble humaraToes – $105. International customers use codeAFFANY10 for 10% off your first purchase.
• Lonnie Sandals – $175
• Luna Sandals – Use code ANYASREVIEWS10 for 10% off.
• Running Pads – $120 (extra for custom). See my review on Instagram.
• Shamma Sandals – Several models $125 and under. Read my Shamma review. Use code ANYA10PERCENT for 10% off
• Sole-Runner FX Trainer – $125
• Zaqq – Quite a few options, all less than $200

Shoes

• Ahinsa – $150 Vegan
• Angles Fashion – $150
• Be Lenka – $125-$140. Select styles available at Anya’s Shop for US/Canadian customers! Direct from Be Lenka, use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off. See my Be Lenka Prime review here!
• Blifestyle – EU only. $150
• Bohempia – A couple vegan sneaker options around $120 with extra wide widths too. Get 10% off with code ANYASREVIEWS.
• Feelgrounds – Several cool sneakers ranging from $120-$160.
• Groundies – Tons of options with great style in this price range.
• Magical Shoes – $115 sneakers. Use code ANYA for 10% off.
• Mukishoes – Sneakers around $110. See my review of the Mukishoes brand here. Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off.
• Feelgrounds – $122-$159 and free worldwide shipping
• Luks Shoes – Fuego Moccasins, Corriente, and Milagro are less than $200
• Vivobarefoot – Casual and athletic shoes for $150 or less. Use code ANYAVB for 10% off
• Zkama – $115
• Zlatush

Dress Shoes

Men’s

• Ahinsa – Vegan
• Be Lenka Icon – $131. Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off
• Groundies – Palermo and Liverno (both $170) with free worldwide shipping.
• Freet Citee – $108. Use code ANYA10 for 15% off.
• The Drifter Leather – Lots of great men’s styles in this price range! But ordering is difficult and there will be an extensive wait time. See my post here for more info.
• Lems Nine2Five – $135
• Sole-Runner – Several choices in this price range
• Tadeevo – Quite a few options around $150. Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off
• FeetSutra – $129 for a simple black or brown leather loafer
• Vivobarefoot Ra II is $150. Use code ANYAVB for 10% off
• Xero Alston ($130) and Melbourne ($140)
• Zkama – $150

Women’s

• Ahinsa – Vegan
• Be Lenka Icon – $131. Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off
• Botky Mechovky – $115 Custom, see my review on Instagram!
• The Drifter Leather – Lots of great women’s dress styles in this price range! But ordering is difficult and there will be an extensive wait time. See my post here for more info.
• FeetSutra – $129 for a simple black or brown loafer
• Gea Soles – $110. See my Gea Soles Yrsa review.
• Groundies Mandalay – $115
• Joe Nimble – elegantToes ($160) and stepToes ($140). International customers use codeAFFANY10 for 10% off your first purchase.
• Lems – Nine2Five ($135) and Chukka ($120).
• Lisbeth Joe – Harare flat and London loafer are both $120. Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off
• Magical Shoes Ballerina – $110. See my review here. Use code ANYA for 10% off
• Shapen Barefoot – Really dressy women’s shoes in several styles under $200! See my Poppy and Ivy review here. US/Canadians customers can order from Anya’s Shop (sign up for emails to save 10% off your first purchase!)
• Softstar – Ballerine ($160) and Primal Merry Jane ($140. Review here). Use code ANYA for 15% off your first shoe purchase.
• Sole-Runner – Several choices in this price range.
• Unshoes Primrose – $110 for a leather moccasin style flat. Use code ANYA for 10% off.
• Zaqq – A huge variety of styles in this price range.
• Zeazoo – Mary Jane and Cheetah. Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off
• Zkama – $150
• Zlatush

Boots

• Ahinsa – Vegan $175
• Angles Fashion – $195
• Be Lenka – Winter ($179) and Nord ($199) and Polar ($189). Select styles available at Anya’s Shop for US/Canadian customers! Direct from Be Lenka, use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off.
• Blifestyle (EU only) – $190
• Bohempia – Rola and Zavid. Both Vegan for $155. Get 10% off with code ANYASREVIEWS.
• Drifter Leather – Many great boot options with the option to customize. See this post for information on ordering.
• Feelgrounds Patrol – These should be an excellent vegan hiking boot (and stylish too!) but won’t be ready to ship until early 2021. Pre-order price is $140, retail will be $195
• Filii – $150. Shipping only available to some countries.
• Freet Mudee -$150. See my thoughts in this post. Use code ANYA10 for 15% off.
• Gea Soles – Unique handmade leather lace up boots for a little less than $200.
• Groundies – Many different stylish boots under $200! See the Liverpool featured in Episode 1 of Wear This, Not That!
• Joe Nimble WanderToes (US site) – $199. See my thoughts here. Use code ANYASREVIEWS for $10 off
• KIUU Oslo (EU only) – $180
• Lems – Several variations of the Boulder Boot for $120-$165. See my video review of the Waterproof version here. European residents can purchase Lems at Unterwegs Mit Dir to save on shipping and returns.
• Magical Shoes Alaska – $155. See my thoughts in this post. Use code ANYA for 10% off.
• Mukishoes Chelsea boots, lined high tops, and a black leather lace ups all less than $200. See my IG review here and featured in Episode 3 of Wear This, Not That! Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 10% off
• Shapen Barefoot – The Ivy model is a really dressy women’s ankle boot in several colors for $180! See my Poppy and Ivy review here. US/Canadians customers can order from Anya’s Shop (sign up for emails to save 10% off your first purchase!)
• Softstar Chukka – $190. Use code ANYA for 15% off your first shoe purchase.
• Tadeevo – A couple boot options around $150. Use code ANYASREVIEWS for 5% off
• Xero Shoes – Melbourne $140, Alpine $150 (review here) and Mika $140
• Wildling – Lots of lace up boots for around $150 or less. See my Wildling Review here.
• Zaqq – Vegan options. This shop has A LOT of boot styles around $200. If you are a US customer read this Zaqq review for how to order.
• Zkama

More ways to save

Buying used is a great way to save money, as long as you know what to look for. I don’t recommend buying expensive used shoes in a brand you haven’t tried before, but if you’re getting a good deal and can resell/return if they don’t fit, go for it!

Great places to buy/sell used barefoot shoes:

• Minimal Shoe Buy/Sell/Trade FB group
• Poshmark – I’m a big fan of Poshmark! If you use my code THEJENSENS2 you get a $5 credit upon opening an account.
• Ebay
• Mercari – Not as much selection as the others, but cheaper prices and you get a $10 credit when you use this link.
• Amazon (You can find several brands of barefoot shoes here, check out my Amazon Barefoot Shoe finds for the full list.