“This was my first purchase, previously I had only owned vivo’s vibrams, and wildlings. Wildlings in the us narrowed her toe boxes so I have been looking for alternatives. These shoes are at an excellent price point with quality. I am happy with the room the toe box has. The heel of the shoe is a little wider so the slip one are not as secure on me, but I am very satisfied with this brand.”
“They fit excellent and are very comfortable and look great. I love also that they are zero lift. The loops are very secure and hold the shoe without letting the laces slip.”
“I live off grid in the mountainous regions of Northeastern Washington state. My Groundies Portland boots are the most comfortable and durable minimalist/zero drop boot I have ever worn. Whether processing or hauling wood for fuel, hauling water or hiking in wet/cold/snowy conditions my Groundies have served me well. Two thumbs up!!!”
“Foot health is really important to me but so is style. I can count on groundies to offer some of the cutest barefoot shoes out there. Well made, super cute and feel good right out of the box”
“I'm not really a boot-person, but am readying for an overseas trip, so purchased a pair of Portlands. So far, very impressed. Comfortable out of the box, seemingly well-made with quality components, and the break-in treks have been promising. No hot spots or rubbing, and the leather tosses morning dew aside.
Groundies service deseres note, too. Reading that the Portland runs a tad small, I ordered up, but too much so. Customer service was quick to deal with my situation and get me into a proper fit.
Nice!”
“I love these shoes. I can wear them with (some) dress pants and blouses but also with leggings and jeans. They are very comfortable. I ordered my true size and panicked at first as they were VERY tight and uncomfortable. I gave them a few days of wearing and stretching overnight and they’re perfect now. The leather cleans easy with conditioner. I was only slightly concerned about shipping. I never got an email that they shipped or delivered, they just showed up about a week later.”
“Love them. They fit my narrow feel just right and are solid and comfortable. Great for everyday wear and met my wish for stylish, non-heel boots I can slip and walk miles in.”
“I love these for my son he is 8 and has wide feet they are great the only issue is they have a slim insole I had to buy a more cushioned for support but other than that they are amazing”
“I am going to give the shoes a 5 star rating but the ordering is a 3 star rating. I love the look and feel of the shoes. I just got them 2/17/2025. I went back and forth on deciding to order. Once I decided to order, I followed the sizing chart of measuring my foot. After measuring, I decided on a size 7. When that arrived 10 days after ordering, the shoes were too small but loved the look. I was annoyed and sent them back for an exchange. That took 10 days to process and another 10 days to get them. All-in-all, it was about 30 days from initial order. I can't say enough about the shoes though. They feel great and are quite stylish. I'm sold on minimalist shoes. My feet are so much happier.”
Thank you so much for this thoughtful review.
We’re really glad the exchange worked out in the end and that you’re now enjoying the fit, feel, and look of your shoes. It’s great to hear that minimalist footwear is making such a positive difference for you.
At the same time, we’re sorry that the exchange process took longer than expected. A timeline like that is not the experience we aim to provide, and we’re continuously working to improve our processes.
We truly appreciate your patience – and your honest feedback.
All the best
Your Groundies Team
“I'm a size EEE width and initially got the Barefoot+ Nova G01, but it was too big and wide for me, even though the measurement on the site matched my feet's measurement. After exchanging it for an Active Knit, it was fitting perfectly. Overall the shoes are great quality and durability. They are very light and comfortable. Now that I know I do not need to go with a Barefoot+ shoe, I will be looking into getting the other styles as well. I highly recommend these shoes!”
“Absolutely love, comfort, no break in, slim ankle perfect shaft height, no bulky no clunk clunk with steps, no zipper (yay) wide toe plenty of wiggle room. Sizing is spot on. I sprayed with water protective. I do not have any issue with slippery sole. Love them.”
“I thought I would have to return them at first, since the dimensions of my feet are almost the same size as the inside of my shoes. But after relacing and breaking them in, they've become my most comfortable shoes. Unless I'm running or exercising, they're my go to. And I love that the soles are the same color as the upper, mismatched soles and uppers are my biggest turn off for dress sneakers. The zero drop thin soles didn't take as much getting used to as I thought.”
“Hi, I really like both shoes. They're very comfortable to wear, the extra insole is a huge bonus, and the price was terrific value (BOGO). I wear them daily for work, errands, gym and I'm hoping the sole/stitching lasts a long time. I wish I had the opportunity to buy more on sale. I was so grateful they included a pre-paid return label - so convenient just stick and drop off at UPS. Processing the return + size replacement took the exact 14 days they mentioned. This was atypical, so I emailed them 4 times for assurance and a reply took 12 days. I understand - I assume the team is understaffed which is OK - they fulfilled what their help site states. Thank you Groundies.”