Name: Groundies
Rating: 4.05

“Ich habe die von mir bestellten Schuhe zurückgeschickt, weil sie mir optisch nicht gefallen haben. Bequem waren sie aber in jedem Fall. Leider klappt es nach Wochen immer noch nicht mit der Rückerstattung. Ich habe schon mehrfach bei Klarna angegeben, dass ich beide Paar Schuhe zurück geschickt habe und ich habe auch von Groundies per Mail den Empfang der Retoure schriftlich bekommen. Trotzdem wurde die Anfrage bei Klarna seitens Groundies abgelehnt, weswegen ich nun jetzt schon die zweite Mahnung erhalten habe. Sehr schade, dass sich darum nicht besser gekümmert wird!”

Hilfreich Melden

11.04.2026

“I am very disappointed with my experience. I wore both the nova women shoes and the Sienna boots only once, on a rainy day, and found the soles to be extremely slippery to the point of being unsafe. I even sent a video clearly demonstrating the issue and requested a refund for both items. However, the response I received was that they do not advertise their shoes as non-slip, and therefore they would not issue a refund due to the slipping problem. To make matters worse, they did not even reply in English, but in German, which made communication even more difficult. Overall, I feel this shows a lack of responsibility for product safety and poor customer service. I would not recommend.”

Hilfreich Melden

11.04.2026

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. We’re sorry to hear that both pairs didn’t meet your expectations, especially in terms of grip on a rainy day. We understand how important safe footing is, and it’s disappointing to read that you didn’t feel confident wearing them. Regarding your request, we did review your case and explained that these models are not designed or advertised as non-slip footwear, particularly on very wet or smooth surfaces. That said, we understand that this may still feel unsatisfactory from your perspective. We’re also sorry that the language of our response made communication more difficult. That’s not the experience we want to create, and we’ll take this into account going forward. Your feedback has been shared with our team as part of our ongoing product and service review process. All the best Your Groundies Team

13.04.2026

“No ajustan bien los botines son muy grandes y baila mucho el pie en el tobillo Para el precio que tienen… y no llevar ni siquiera plantilla…”

Hilfreich Melden

05.04.2026

“Meine Schuhe sind schnell kaputt gegangen, der Preis dafür lohnte sich nicht. Die Organisation bezüglich Lieferung, Betsellung klappte gut.”

Hilfreich Melden

05.04.2026

“Ich hab bereits mehrfach Schuhe bei Groundies bestellt. Bis auf ein Paar, sind alle anderen nach 2 Wochen durch mangelnde Qualität kaputt gewesen. Auf meine letzte Reklamation wurde nicht mal geantwortet. Und das waren Schuhe für absolut freche 180€! Es wird nicht mehr passieren dass ich auch nur ein Schuh bei Groundies bestelle.”

Hilfreich Melden

05.04.2026

“Ich mag die Designs, aber die Verarbeitung ist leider nicht gut und das bei den Preisen finde ich leider echt schade.”

Hilfreich Melden

02.04.2026

“Very narrow insole. Almost like a normal not barefoot shoe. I dont know if you narrowed it more, but the last model I had in 2021 felt much wider and more flexibl. I had that model it till I made a hole in my sole. These I dont even wear because they squish my feet from all sides and the sole is so not flexible. Not ordering Groundies again.”

Hilfreich Melden

29.03.2026

Thanks for taking the time to share this detailed feedback. It’s frustrating when a model you used to enjoy feels so different. Even if the last shape hasn’t changed, the overall feel of a shoe can vary depending on materials and construction. Lined styles, for example, can feel more structured and a bit less flexible compared to lighter or unlined versions. We understand that this can affect both the perceived width and comfort, especially if you were used to a softer, more flexible model before. In some cases, going up a size can help balance that, but we see that this pair didn’t work for you as it is. We’re sorry to hear that you’ve decided not to order from us again. Your feedback is valuable and has been shared with our product team as we continue to refine fit and materials across different models. All the best Your Groundies Team

30.03.2026

“Nice barefoot shoes, but they are not useful to be used under a suit. So I hardly buy them anymore”

Hilfreich Melden

29.03.2026

Thanks for sharing your perspective. We understand what you mean – in more traditional business settings, certain expectations around footwear still exist, and not every barefoot style fits easily into that. At the same time, it’s great to hear that you like the shoes themselves. We’re continuing to work on designs that can bridge that gap a bit more, while staying true to the barefoot feel. We appreciate your honest feedback. All the best Your Groundies Team

30.03.2026

“The insert/sole of the shoe is too flimsy, slides out easily every time you try to wear the shoe, but without the insert the shoe is uncomfortable.”

Hilfreich Melden

(Groundies (US)) - 25.03.2026

“Schon öfters habe ich bei Groundies bestellt und nie gab es Probleme. Leider waren die letzten zwei Erfahrungen sehr schlecht. Meine zurückgeschickten Schuhe wurden nicht zeitgemäß erstattet, ich musste mich jeweils selber persönlich melden und nachfragen, wo mein Geld bleibt. Hätte ich mich nicht gemeldet, hätte ich wahrscheinlich mein Geld bis heute nicht. Aus diesem Grund werde ich in Zukunft leider nicht mehr bei Groundies einkaufen.”

Hilfreich Melden

13.03.2026

Danke dir, dass du dir die Zeit für dein Feedback genommen hast – vor allem, weil du uns schon länger begleitest. Umso mehr tut es uns leid, dass deine letzten beiden Erfahrungen so verlaufen sind. Gerade wenn vorher alles problemlos lief, ist so ein Bruch umso enttäuschender. Dass du dich selbst melden musstest, um den Stand deiner Rückerstattung zu klären, ist unnötig aufwendig und frustrierend. Wir haben uns den Ablauf intern noch einmal genau angesehen und bereits erste Anpassungen angestoßen, damit solche Situationen künftig besser aufgefangen werden. Schade, dass wir dein Vertrauen an dieser Stelle verloren haben. Viele Grüße Dein Groundies Team

18.03.2026

“bequem, aber untragbar, weil die Schuhe extrem abfärben.”

Hilfreich Melden

12.03.2026

“Ik heb al meer dan twee jaar geen groundies gekocht en krijg toch verzoek tot deze review. Heb ze een paar keer gedragen en later weg gegooid.”

Hilfreich Melden

12.03.2026

“Here’s a polished review based on what you told me: Groundies Barefoot Shoes – Honest Review After 3 Pairs ⭐⭐⭐☆☆ (3/5) Let me start with the good: these are genuinely the most comfortable barefoot shoes I have ever worn. I’ve tried a lot of brands over the years, and Groundies stands out in terms of fit, feel, and how natural the movement is. That comfort is real and worth acknowledging. But comfort alone doesn’t justify the price — and that’s where it falls apart. Across three pairs, I ran into the same problems every time. The soles wore through surprisingly fast, developing holes well within what I’d consider acceptable for shoes in this price range. One outdoor pair had a glued seam come apart after no more than 10 to 12 wears. Because I bought them in autumn and wore them first after winter, the warranty window had passed by the time the defect showed up — even though the shoes had barely been used. Customer support declined to help, citing the expired support period. For shoes that cost over €100, I expect both durability and a customer service approach that reflects that price point. Neither delivered. I’d still recommend Groundies for comfort. But if you’re on a budget and can’t replace shoes every three to six months, be aware of what you might be getting into.”

Hilfreich Melden

11.03.2026

“schuhe haben sich an der wasserdichten kante aufgelöst, als all terrain sehr rutschig auf vielen untergründen.”

Hilfreich Melden

11.03.2026

“Tienen poco espacio de toe box. Se degradan rápido para el alto precio (tengo unas sidney que se cuartea la piel sintética y unas low brooklyn que se ha cuarteado la suela)”

Hilfreich Melden

11.03.2026

“Die Schuhe an sich sind bisher super. Allerdings finde ich es ein Unding, dass die von mir gekauften Schuhe nun um 50% günstiger angeboten werden. Obwohl es ein Schuh aus dem Standard-Sortiment ist. Damit tut man sich keinen Gefallen und die Kunden werden die Schuhe irgendwann gar nicht mehr zum teuren Preis kaufen wollen. Ich jedenfalls werde das nicht mehr machen, weil es mich ärgert 135€ bezahlt zu haben und nun zu sehen, dass das Paar nur noch die Hälfte kostet. Es handelt sich 1:1 um den gleichen Schuh. Nur 2 Monate später. Scheinbar hat der Schuh wohl doch nicht den Wert von 135€ wenn man ihn jetzt hinterher geschmissen bekommt.”

Hilfreich Melden

11.03.2026

“The shoes arrived with a hole in the leather. The style and color were out of stock so no exchange. I was told I could take to a cobbler and be reimbursed for repair + 10% off another shoe. Disappointing quality and mediocre service.”

Hilfreich Melden

07.03.2026

“Communications for folks in the US was pretty poor. It took forever for the item to ship. I attempted to reach out to the email listed in my order confirmation and it turns out they’d misspelled the support email in the confirmation so my emails to them bounced. I eventually found their US support email online. I got bounce notifications for those emails too, saying the inbox was full. The emails did seem to go through tho, bc someone eventually emailed me back and said they’d be shipped soon. The shoes just showed up one day without ever having flagged as shipped or on their way.”

Hilfreich Melden

01.03.2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re sorry to hear that the communication around your order wasn’t as smooth as it should have been. In the meantime, we’ve identified and corrected the issue that caused the contact problems you described. We also regret that the shipping updates were unclear and that your order seemed to arrive without proper notification. This is not the experience we want for our customers, and we’re continuing to improve our processes so communication is more reliable going forward. Thank you again for your honest feedback – it helps us improve. All the best Your Groundies Team

05.03.2026

“My first pair of groundies (purchased months ago) fit perfectly and I love them even though I had to buy better insoles. The groundies boots that I last purchased are way too narrow in the front half of the boots and actually caused great pain in my feet which took several weeks to settle down.”

Hilfreich Melden

08.02.2026

We’re very sorry to hear about this experience and the pain you’ve described – that’s certainly not what we want anyone to associate with our shoes. From a distance, it’s difficult to assess the exact cause. In general, a shoe should never feel too tight, especially in the forefoot. If a model feels clearly narrow or constricting when trying it on, we always recommend returning it rather than continuing to wear it. That said, when switching between different models, footbeds, or insoles, it can also happen that new areas of the foot are activated and stressed, which may lead to discomfort or soreness – especially if the change is sudden. In such cases, easing into wear and taking breaks is important. Your feedback is very valuable to us, and we’ll share it with our product team. We’re sorry that this pair didn’t work for you and that it caused discomfort, and we appreciate you taking the time to let us know. All the best – Stay grounded. Your Groundies Team

09.02.2026

“Might need a little more work to be a contender in the barefoot market.”

Hilfreich Melden

29.01.2026

Thank you for sharing your impression. We’re always working on improving our products and appreciate feedback from the barefoot community. All the best – Stay grounded. Your Groundies Team

02.02.2026

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