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Pretty Spring Shoes But Make it Barefoot – Part 2
No one likes painful feet! I’m on a mission to show the world that you can feel better and still enjoy dressing up. Here are the newest barefoot shoe replacements
Trending Spring Fashion, But Make It Barefoot Shoes
Find here your happy feet shoe swaps for Spring 2024! Because I believe that comfort starts with free toes, and you don’t have to sacrifice style to get it. These
Like Clogs, But Make it Barefoot Shoes
Clogs are all the rage right now. But I specifically look for barefoot clogs. Here is your guide to the why behind barefoot clogs and which ones are my favorite.
Got Extra Wide Feet? Replace Your Winter Boots With These
It’s not easy out there if you have toes that don’t like to be squished. Here are 4 new barefoot boots for wide feet that I am loving for this fall/winter season.
Swap These Shoes For Happier Feet – Fall Fashion 2023
Here are some of the coolest fashion trends for fall 2023, but let’s make it barefoot please. Because fashion doesn’t have to hurt.
The Best Kids Summer Shoes You Both Will Love!
In the summer we go barefoot as much as possible, but shoes are often required for protection! So I make sure to choose kids summer shoes that are still good for their feet and promote healthy development.
Ditch These Popular Shoes for A More Comfortable Barefoot Alternative – May Edition
The shoes we wear can have a big impact on how we feel, so I shop accordingly. Find here barefoot shoe alternatives for the brands you know and love.
Swap These Popular Brands for Barefoot Shoes – Your Feet Will Thank You!
In this post we’re looking at some of the most popular brands in the biz, and replacing them with what I like to wear instead – both for immediate comfort today and to protect my foot function for the long haul.
Spring Fashion But Make it Barefoot Shoes – Easy Shoe Swaps for Happier Feet
Like fashion, but won’t compromise on your foot health? You’re in the right place! Here are shoe swaps you can make that will have you dancing the night away with comfy feet!
Lems Chelsea Boots – Like Blundstones, But Better
If you love the look and functionality of Blundstones, but want something more comfortable – check out the Lems Chelsea.
Bohempia Review – Time To Throw Away Your Converse & Vans!
Bohempia barefoot shoes are the perfect replacement for stylish but narrow sneakers. With Bohempia you can look just as cool but without the squished toes!
Fashion, But Make It Barefoot – July 2022
Here is a roundup of five trendy shoes I’ve swapped out for barefoot alternatives that feel a million times better but still look cool. This one features rubber rain boots, brogues, a Converse dupe, and pretty sandals.
Fashion, But Make It Barefoot – April 2022
It’s that time again! Here is my April roundup of 3 shoe styles you can replace with a healthier alternative.
Fashion, But Make It Barefoot – February 2022
As winter winds down I’m thinking of stylish barefoot shoes for springtime. In this Fashion, But Make it Barefoot roundup we’re covering 3 of my top picks for transitional weather.
The 10 Best Stylish Barefoot Sandals for Women
Forget the heels, stylish barefoot sandals make me feel like a million bucks – I get to look cute AND feel comfortable. What more could I want?? This article is all about my 10 favorite stylish barefoot sandals for women
Fashion, But Make it Barefoot – December 2021
Helping you find healthy alternatives to stylish (but hurty) shoe trends is what I do best – If you’re thinking shoes that don’t hurt your feet can’t be stylish, check out these looks I’ve recreated with barefoot shoes!
Fashion, But Make It Barefoot – October 2021
‘Tis the season for boots! Barefoot boots that is, because once I discovered I could be cute and cozy without pinching my toes I was never going back to “regular” boots.
Fashion, But Make It Barefoot – September 2021
For years barefoot shoes were only available in athletic styles. I started Anya’s Reviews to find and promote natural footwear options that could be worn in everyday life, because that’s what I needed for myself! I never could have imagined the incredible range of options we would have within a few short years
15 Barefoot Sneakers That Are Better Than Vans
Barefoot sneakers are a great way to bring the benefits of barefoot shoes into your daily life. In this list you’ll find 18 barefoot sneakers that look cool, but feel even better!
Fashion, But Make It Barefoot – August 2021
If you feel like fashion and function are incompatible, you need to spend some time hanging out here! In this edition of Fashion, But Make it Barefoot we find a better alternative to Birkenstocks, Doc Martens, and High Heeled boots!
Why Birkenstocks Aren’t a Long Term Solution to Foot Pain
In this article we talk about why strengthening your feet and wearing unsupportive shoes might be a better long term strategy for preventing foot issues than wearing Birkenstocks.
Fashion, But Make It Barefoot – July 2021
In this edition of Fashion, But Make it Barefoot we take some high heel looks and style them with dressy flat shoes (your low back says thank you!) AND show how the ever popular Converse look can be improved on with a foot shaped alternative.
Fashion, But Make It Barefoot – June 2021
Fashion, But Make it Barefoot is my way of combining style with the important features of natural footwear. It’s your one-stop shop for great style without sacrificing your foot health and overall mobility. I call it Barefoot Style! I share a new “Fashion, But Make it Barefoot” photo every Friday on Instagram and Facebook. Here is a round up of June’s posts, which covers barefoot ballet flats, high tops, and chunky sandals!
Fashion, But Make It Barefoot – May 2021
Fashion, But Make it Barefoot is your one-stop shop for how to have great style without sacrificing your foot health and overall mobility. I call it Barefoot Style! This month features three of my most favorite things – Barefoot Sandals, Barefoot Loafers, and Barefoot Chelsea Boots.
Fashion, But Make It Barefoot – April 2021
It’s the April 2021 edition of Fashion, But Make it Barefoot! Check out all the ways you can wear barefoot shoes and still be stylish.
15 Stylish Barefoot Loafers That Don’t Pinch Your Toes
If you’re interested in getting the loafer style without the bunions, check out this list of completely flat, foot-shaped barefoot loafers!
Fashion, But Make It Barefoot – March 2021
It’s the March edition of Fashion, But Make it Barefoot! Check out the trendy looks you can recreate but with barefoot shoes.
Fashion, But Make It Barefoot – February 2021
In this space we are challenging the cultural norm that beauty is pain. I’ve never been one to settle, so why not look amazing in barefoot shoes? Healthy feet are
Xero Shoes Phoenix Review – A Stylish Barefoot Ballet Flat!
The Xero Shoes Phoenix is a barefoot ballet flat that looks stylish and trendy, but doesn’t squish your toes! They are zero drop, have a wide toe box, AND are affordable. Check out this in-depth review of the Xero Phoenix flat for all the deets on sizing and ordering.
Barefoot Combat Boots – The 10 Best Wide Lace-Up Boots
Doc Martens have a quintessential style, but they’re not great if you want strong functional feet the rest of your life. Check out my selection below of barefoot-approved combat boots that have all the grungy style and none of the foot deforming features
Fashion, But Make It Barefoot – January 2021
In this space we are challenging the cultural norm that beauty is pain. I’ve never been one to settle, so why not look amazing in barefoot shoes? Healthy feet are
Fashion, But Make It Barefoot – December 2020
Enter the world of fashion, but with healthy shoes that don’t make your feet cry! Check out these popular fashion trends but recreated with barefoot shoes.
Fashion But Make It Barefoot
One of my all time favorite things to do is recreate amazing looks with barefoot shoes. I’ve never been one to settle, so why not look amazing in healthy shoes? I share a new “Fashion, But Make it Barefoot” photo every week, here is a roundup!
Why Uggs Aren’t Good For Your Feet and What to Wear Instead
Move over Uggs! If you like the cozy warmth of Ugg boots but not the thick, stiff sole that doesn’t bend when you walk, you need this barefoot alternative. The Dingo boots from Zeazoo Kids is everything you want in a cozy boot and nothing you don’t.
The Best Barefoot Chelsea Boots That Don’t Squish Your Toes!
I love me some chelsea boots, but I want a pair that doesn’t squish my toes. That’s why I choose barefoot shoes instead! Want the chelsea boot look minus the unhappy feet? Keep reading.
Zero Drop Work Boots – The Best Barefoot and Minimalist Safety Shoes on the Market
Traditional work boots are extremely stiff, heavy, and heeled. While this may protect you in the short term, it can cause real damage to your feet over time. Let’s examine some minimalist work boot alternatives that will be better for your feet than the traditional work boot…
Wear This, Not That – The Timberland Look Minus the Bunions
I used to think good shoes were ugly. Little did I know there was an entire market of healthy footwear that didn’t squish your toes, and still looked like normal shoes! In this series we’re going to find barefoot alternatives to popular styles.
Fancy Barefoot Shoes You Can Wear To A Wedding
Here are my top barefoot shoe picks that are fancy enough to wear to a wedding but still have superior comfort.
Barefoot Shoes Holiday Style Guide
Got a holiday party to go to this season? Dressier occasions can feel intimidating when you wear barefoot shoes, but there’s no need to fret. Your footwear won’t prevent you
Barefoot and Minimalist Boots Styling Guide
We of the minimalist shoe community are lucky to have quite a selection of boots available to us (see here). So you’re sure to find something that matches your life
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Hi. I'm Anya.
I first discovered barefoot shoes after a long history of foot issues. By changing my footwear and strengthening my body I was able to completely transform my life. Anya’s Reviews is my way of sharing with the world that healthy feet are happy feet!
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