It was in 2019 that I ordered a pair of shoes from Crupon Sandals to see if they would work for my feet. I was immediately smitten – Stunning craftsmanship, perfect rustic look, naturally dyed chrome free leather that feels great on your skin, a sustainable slow fashion model using traditional shoe-making techniques. Like I said. SMITTEN.
But the shape of the toe box was narrow for me and as my feet have gotten stronger over time I wasn’t able to wear them comfortably. So I was thrilled when Crupon Sandals wanted to work together on a new sole for their shoes. Together we designed a sole with a more natural foot shape, and now the majority of their shoes are in the Barefoot Collection!
Crupon Barefoot Sandals Review
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Every pair of Crupon sandals is made from a gorgeous vegetable tanned leather from Italy and hand stitched by Dimitar and Yana (owners and shoemakers). Their barefoot sandals are all 6mm thick and very flexible.
I appreciate Crupon’s dedication to slow, ethical fashion. Besides the earth-friendly materials, all shoes are made-to-order to prevent waste. When you hold a pair of Crupon Sandals you can see and feel immediately the blend of quality & beauty.
And they last too! I have worn mine traveling in Europe and they held up like a dream.
The way they are sewn also ensures Crupon Sandals can be repaired and resoled should you ever need! I haven’t had to do this yet, but I am glad that I won’t ever need to throw these away.
Material Specs
Crupon sandals are made from:
- Naturally tanned chrome-free leather uppers
- Non-slip textile insole
- Cotton stitching
- Rubber outsole
Crupon Sizing & Fit
All models in the barefoot collection are made with a foot-shaped sole that is meant to give space for the toes to lay flat.
Their main collection is best suited for average and wide feet, but not extra wide. But they do make a select few of their most popular models in Extra Wide! You can request them to be made in any color. Samantha is our lovely extra wide, high volume foot model here and she is thrilled with her wide Crupons.
Crupon sandals also:
- Run slightly large (but most people still get their usual size).
- Tend to fit medium & high volume feet best.
- Have a sloped mountain shape to them.
Learn about the different foot types and shoes that work best for them here.
I have a low volume foot, and in several of the models I’ve found that there is extra space above my foot. I solve this either with some moleskin under the straps, or this little adhesive insert. Another pro tip if you’re concerned about your sandals being flopping is to choose the models with an enclosed heel as opposed to the models with an open heel (eg Nomade, instead of Nomade Light) because they fit more securely. For me this makes a big difference!
I also want to note that the leather is very high quality and strong, so it does take a bit of breaking in. If you are someone who likes a lot of breathing room off the bat I recommend the Nomade, Breeze, and Monstera models. But my personal favorites are Trevi, Fida, and Abbie! They fit securely on my low volume feet while still providing enough toe space.
And if you have narrow feet, Crupon’s standard sandals are a good choice for that.
Crupon Sandals Barefoot Shape vs Standard Shape
If you have a slim foot, you may prefer Crupon’s standard shape shoes. They are still available on their website, so if the barefoot and wide barefoot versions look to be too wide for you, you can always go with standard.
Styling Crupon Sandals
Style is what drew me to Crupon in the first place. They’ve got a rustic, vintage, and bohemian aesthetic that is both unique and reminiscent. Looks like that never go out of style! I love Crupon Sandals to replace clogs, Saltwater sandals, Birkenstocks, and other timeless brands in my closet.
Ordering from Crupon Sandals
Crupon Sandals is based in Bulgaria and everything is made to order. They usually ship within a few days of ordering, but during peak season it can take longer. You can choose between standard shipping (4-10 days) and DHL Express (1-3 days), so altogether it’s a pretty fast turn around for a slow fashion product. Returns and exchanges are accepted on shoes from the barefoot and standard collection, but not on custom one-of-a-kind orders.
Crupon Sandals are the Whole Package
If you’ve been around here a while you know I love to combine foot health with my other passions: supporting small businesses, sustainable manufacturing, and good style. Crupon is a marriage of all of these things!
Dimitar and Yana are thrilled to be able to offer their craftsmanship to us in the barefoot shoe crowd, and we are thrilled to have them.
54 thoughts on “Crupon Sandals – The Perfect Timeless Look in Barefoot Shoes”
I can’t wait for them to make their Paesante – Aubergine into a barefoot shape! Maybe you can pull some muscle there? 🙂
Be wary to buy from this company. I purchased a pair of barefoot shoes through Crupon because of Anya’s Reviews. The left shoe is great, the right shoe is defective and unwearable. I have reached out to Crupon now a handful of times with zero response. Unfortunate, because the shoes look so cute and I love to support small companies. $150 down the drain.
Can you speak about sizing. I’m about 24cm so a 7 seems too perfect but an 8 may be way too long. I’m a 7.5 in Earthrunners.
If you got a sandal with an open toe then you have a little extra space to work with, so a 7 should work. I would print out their templates to be sure!
Hi Anya,
I’ve printed out the templates and my feet go over the edge of the sides on a 39, but a 40 are about a centimetre too long. Do you find that these fit true to the template? Do you think it’s worth a try, or not wide enough for my feet? Thanks!
Can you compare width and foot shape with the ‘wide width’ Zeazoo sandals that are a similar style? For instance, the Febo Cross compared to the Zeazoo Symphony. Would you say they are about the same? Thank you!
Hi Jacy!! Sure. Just a note about the Zeazoo, the difference between regular, narrow, and wide is just the strap length – the sole does not change. So the front strap on regular is .5cm longer than narrow, and wide is .5cm longer than regular. I’ve just held the Symphony sole to sole with the Febo Cross in the same size and the sandals are about the same width through the heel and midfoot, but the Febo Cross is a couple millimeters wider at the ball of the foot and over a cm wider at the toes. The Zeazoo sandals taper in slightly at the big toe and the Crupon sandals keep widening at the big toe.
Hello Anya!
I saw your reviews on both sandals and wonder if Zeazoo Symphony and Febo Cross have similar soles thickness or if one is thicker?
Thank you 🙂
Hi! The Zeazoo is about 6mm in thickness, and the Crupon is thinner – about 3mm.
I was so excited about the crupons but I guess I must have extra wide feet! They are a little too snug. I ordered the Febo. They are so beautiful though!
Oh dang it! The good news is Dimitar and I are working on an extra wide option for the future – maybe you can circle back around to them some day!
Oh! This is lovely to hear! Maybe I’ll hold off on ordering… unless it’ll be years? any hints? 🙂
I don’t think it’ll be years, it should be this season. But it’s out of my hands at the moment – we developed the shape already but they’ve been so busy this spring that they haven’t had the time to move forward with it.
Hi Anya!
I have kept an eye on Crupon for years, I really love their style! I have low volume feet on the narrow side: would you suggest trying their regular model or going for the barefoot model of Trevi?
Many thanks!
Miriam
Hard to say for sure, your best bet would be to print out the template for the barefoot version and see how your foot fits inside. Since narrow and wide can mean different things to different people.
Hi Anya,
I discovered your website recently, and I am so impressed with your wealth of knowledge on feet. I think I have a plateau shape foot with a high arch, and mostly wide at the ball of my foot, which is 4 inches across. My foot length is 9.64 inches, and I usually wear an 8.5(39) size. I am interested in the Crupon Febo style, in the barefoot. I’m nervous about ordering such an expensive shoe, so wanted your advice on what you recommend.
Thanks, Catherine
It’s always hard to say for sure since everyone has different fit preferences. I would print off the template and stand on it before ordering, that would be the most accurate way to see!
Some of the colors looks different on every picture. What colour is the “standard shaped” sandal in your second picture? Bunker?
It’s Grigio. Bunker is more of a true brown. Grigio is a dark taupe.
…and what size do you use in Febo? I’ve previously had good experience in using your size as a reference. 😀
36 in Febo as well!
Hi Anya. Could you help me to choose the size ? I am really interested in the Crupon Febo but I don’t know if I have to take size 36 or 37. My feet are 23.7 cm. I don’t really like having to much extra length in sandals. (I can’t find the template…) (I have the zeazoo siren in size 36 and the size is perfect for me) Thank you Anya for your website and all your advice.
The template is under the Description dropdown, the link is called Sole Shape. I would try to print that off if you can. My inclination would be to go with a size 37, but the toe of the Febo is open so you can a little extra space beyond the stitching.
Hey Catherine! Do you mind sharing what size you went with?
Hi Anya!
I just got some Trevis and want to love them but my foot makes a suction/fart noise against the leather when walking. Any tips to prevent this?
I haven’t done this myself, but I’ve heard you can take sandpaper and gently rough up the leather on the insole so it’s less smooth. Otherwise whenever I’ve had that farting noise in shoes it’s gone away once the leather broke in.