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Gaucho Ninja Review – Handmade Barefoot Boots

I found the Gaucho Ninja shop last year when I was writing my Etsy Barefoot Shoe finds post. Lisandro (shop owner and shoemaker) had not heard of the barefoot movement. And yet there he was, intuitively making natural footwear from his knowledge as a martial artist.

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Earth Runners Grounding Sandals – A Review

I’ve tested and reviewed MANY different minimalist sandals over the years, but the ones I reach for over and over are my simple Earth Runners. All Earth Runners sandals are vegan and handmade with one strapping style, but different sole thicknesses and color options…

Barefoot Sandals – My Top Picks

This summer I tried A LOT of sandals, far more than any one person should own. Most of them I purchased myself, some I returned, some I sold, and some I wear only occasionally. But which ones do I reach for over and over? The following are my top 5 most worn sandals of summer 2019.

Oesh Townie Flats Review

I like to say that there are two kinds of people who wear minimalist shoes. Those that discover it while trying to optimize their physical

DaVinci Footwear Review – New, Fresh, Stylish

DaVinci Footwear has landed with a big splash in the barefoot community. The brand is new, fresh, and coming at the barefoot movement from a different angle, which seems to be resonating strongly with their newly-minted customer base.

Softstar Shoes Sawyer Review

*Like Softstar’s Primal shoes? Check out their new Merry Jane, a primal women’s dress shoe!* I spend a lot of time in the Minimalist Shoe

Grecian Sandals Etsy Review

*Update! After 2 years, the ball strap sandals are still some of my favorite cheap sandals. The sole has softened and is more flexible now

Crupon Sandals Review

Read my review of the barefoot Crupon sandals here One of my favorite finds this year is Crupon Sandals. I found them while browsing Etsy

Oesh Dream Flats Review

I’ve been hearing about these Oesh flats for a while in the Minimalist Shoe group on FB, and as I am all about combining fashion

Zuzii Loafers (& Sandals) Review

Zuzii is on my short list of preferred shoemakers. They are gorgeous, fashion forward, non toxic, and ethically made. They don’t cater specifically to minimal shoe wearers, but have a handful of styles that are completely flat and flexible. Their most popular minimal style is their oxford, which also comes in a wide width.

Hoss Handmade Oxfords

**Update Sept 2021 – Hoss Handmade is closed as of March 2021 with no current plans to reopen** I first heard about Hoss Oxfords through

Zuzii Oxfords Review

**UPDATE 02/2022- Zuzii has brought back theses oxfords now with all leather sole! Wide widths and zero drop are no longer listed, but can be

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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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