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Top down close up view of a man with 1 Carets Determination Safety steel toe boot on, and one socked foot to show the wide toe box that won't squish toes

The Best Wide Work Boots That Won’t Kill Your Feet

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…

A collage of 7 different barefoot gym shoes, trainers to wear in the gym, on foot and in use with kettlebells, barbells, etc for lifting and crossfit

The Best Barefoot Shoes for the Gym

Barefoot shoes can help stabilize you in the gym for maximum output. So we’ve compiled here the tried-and-true best barefoot gym trainers on the market.

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The Best Back-to-School Shoes for Kids This Year

With summer coming to a close and back-to-school shopping in full swing, here are my top recommendations for kids and teens of all ages. These are the best back-to-school shoes for kids in 2023!

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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.

The Best Barefoot Shoes for Babies and Toddlers by Anya's Reviews featuring a baby selecting softstar Shoes from among a group of options

The Best Barefoot Shoes for Babies & Toddlers

The best barefoot shoes for babies and toddlers are completely unrestrictive in every way. But really, they should spend as much time as possible barefoot and don’t often need shoes!

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The All Time Best Barefoot Running Shoes For Healthy Feet

Foot pain is a quick way to end your running career. So if you run you probably care about your shoes! In this review we cover our 10 favorite barefoot running shoes, why we think they’re better, and practical tips for transitioning to them.

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The 10 Best Stylish Barefoot Dress Shoes for Women

Women’s barefoot dress shoes (or the lack thereof) were the reason I started Anya’s Reviews. Sneakers and huaraches are great, but I really wanted something stylish that didn’t hurt my feet. After years of curating, here are my ten best women’s barefoot dress shoe picks!

Zaqq Quintic Vegan Barefoot Winter Boot

The 8 Best VEGAN Barefoot Winter Boots

Looking for VEGAN barefoot winter boots? Check out this review of the 8 best vegan barefoot boot options that are warm and practical for the season, as well as lists of vegan barefoot rain boots and vegan barefoot boots for everyday.

The Best Barefoot Shoes & Brands for Your Foot Type

When you switch to healthy footwear you’re deciding your feet are important. But with so many variations in foot shape and size, it can be hard to find a shoe that actually fits. In this post we’re talking about basic foot types and barefoot shoe brands that work well for them

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The All Time Best Barefoot and Minimalist Shoe Brands

My family and I have been wearing barefoot shoes for years and have tested hundreds. Below is a review of the absolute best, tried-and-true barefoot shoe brands for every occasion and every member of the family.

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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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