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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have recently received the Barebarics Evo in light blue, and I'm already blown away. The shoes are incredibly comfortable, providing a natural feel with their thin and flexible sole. What's more, th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Zing shoes by Barebarics pleasantly surprised me. Right out of the box, you can tell it's a high-quality product – precise craftsmanship, modern design, and comfortable materials. As soon as I put... See more

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Extremely fast shipping, everything good. I bought the Dropsta model and while its okay shoe it is not very barefoot. So far I have my experience with barefoot or wide toebox shoes is only with Xero... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing shoes – like walking on clouds! The Barebarics Revive Orca shoes are absolutely fantastic – they’re as comfortable as slippers! I barely feel them on my feet. They’re super comfy and definite... See more

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About Barebarics

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Barebarics sneakers bring together urban style and the natural freedom of barefoot movement, delivering fashion-forward footwear that’s as stylish as it is comfortable.

Every model is crafted to highlight your individuality with a modern, minimalist aesthetic. These sneakers fit seamlessly into any casual wardrobe, allowing you to move through the day in comfort, without sacrificing style.

Urban vibes, barefoot soul.

With flexible, zero-drop soles that support natural posture, Barebarics sneakers elevate both your look and well-being. This isn’t just footwear; it’s a bold expression of style, thoughtful design, and a mindful approach to movement, redefining what barefoot fashion can be.

Introducing the special model Barebarics Revive, created in collaboration with Sea Shepherd. The international non-profit organization is dedicated to the protection of sea life and the preservation of the ecosystem. And Barebarics is proud to support their noble cause with the symbolic Revive model, which comes in the colour of whales. Every purchase of the Revive model will help Sea Shepherd continue their mission, ensuring that our oceans remain healthy and vibrant for future generations.

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In February 2024, Anton Nootenboom (The Barefoot Dutchman) began his 3,100-mile barefoot walk from LA to NYC, raising awareness and funds for men’s mental health.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I wear mine everyday and love them

I wear mine everyday and love them. They’re very comfortable and go well with most outfits. The only thing I don’t like about them is that it gets creased very easily. But that’s just looks so I don’t really care too much. Great shoes other wise!

18 August 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New to barefoot shoes

I'm new to barefoot shoes and I wasn't sure how it would go. I've been wearing them daily and my knee pain has vanished. I start getting knee pain when I wear "normal shoes".

I will say, these shoes might not be the best for running or standing for long periods of time. I occasionally do valet and I can't quite run in them as well but, it has helped me gain ankle strength.

1 December 2024
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Barebarics basically blamed me for my injury.

Second update: Barebarics responded to my previously updated review (in which I asked for a full refund, since they did say they were there to assist in any way they could to ensure I was pleased with my purchase) by simply cutting and pasting their original response (in which they essentially blamed me for my injury).

So.

The shoes were marketed for concrete/sidewalk walking.

I bought them for concrete/sidewalk walking.

I proceeded to walk in these shoes on concrete and sidewalks, and lots of grass, too.

I ended up at the podiatrist with a stress fracture.

Barebarics deflects blame.

Barebarics says they want to be sure I'm pleased with my purchase, but they apparently don't mean that.

Perhaps I should have said this full refund is the last thing I'll ever ask from them? Because I for sure will never buy anything from them again.

I was going to let the whole thing go, but Barebarics solicited a review from me six months after the purchase. So, they asked for it.

If this is level of customer service is typical of them, then that does not bode well for their company.

Original review: I bought my Barebarics because they were marketed to be good walking shoes for sidewalks/concrete. I did a lot of walking in them and ended up with a stress fracture in my right foot middle toe. So.....

Update: Barebarics responded, and essentially blamed me. I don't think blaming the customer is a very good business strategy. They did offer to assist "in any way possible", which was nice. I would like a full refund.

28 April 2024
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Reply from Barebarics

Dear Joan,

We’re really sorry to hear about your experience and the injury you’ve suffered. It’s certainly not the outcome we want for any of our customers. We understand how frustrating and painful this must be. While Barebarics are designed to provide comfort for various activities, we always recommend listening to your body, especially when it comes to extended walking on harder surfaces like concrete.
We are here to assist you in any way we can and to make sure you’re satisfied with your purchase.

Best Regards
Barebarics Team

Update:
Thank you for your feedback and we are truly sorry. Our goal is first and foremost to provide barefoot footwear that allows natural, unrestricted movement and contributes to stronger, healthier feet.

We are very sorry to hear about your stress fracture and the frustration it has caused you. Stress fractures develop over time and we understand that this is a very uncomfortable situation. Please know that in no way do we intend to blame anyone. We do not know anything about your medical condition from which to draw any conclusions. Nor have we found any previous communication with you. We wish we had known about your concerns sooner so that we could have worked with you in real time to address them and possibly prevent this outcome.

We sincerely hope for your recovery and encourage you to contact us with any concerns or questions in the future. Your feedback is valuable to us. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

Best regards
Barebarics Team

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It's a good qualify, with some minor gaps

It's a good quality, but have some gaps, like hard leather in front. When the leather bends when walking, then due to its rigidity it presses hard at the fingers, this may be uncomfortable. Perhaps the leather is worn out. Also, creases immediately formed at the bend, at the point of contact of the laces the leather was worn out.

18 November 2024
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Reply from Barebarics

Dear Timofei,

Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback with us. We're glad you appreciate the quality of our shoes, but we’re sorry to hear about the discomfort and issues you’ve experienced with the leather. We understand how this could impact your overall experience, and we’ll take your observations into account as we continuously work to improve our products. If the problem persists, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our customer service team – we’d be happy to assist further. Thank you again for your honesty and support!

Best regards
Barebarics Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Barebarics is two words - Style and Health

This company helped me to learn new insights to foot health and made it possible through their products. The quality of the white sneakers which I bought about a 5 months ago is extraordinary. Full leather upper and no
deformities. I would recommend it to everyone who cares about their STYLE and HEALTH.

23 December 2024
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Reply from Barebarics

Dear Vedran,

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that Barebarics has helped you gain new insights into foot health and that you're enjoying the quality of your white sneakers. We're proud to offer products that combine style and health, and it's fantastic to know that you're happy with their durability and fit. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to serving you again in the future.

Best regards
Barebarics Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars
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Reply from Barebarics

Dear Roger,

Thank you for your feedback. We understand that return policies and costs are an important factor when shopping online. While we strive to make the return process as smooth as possible, the costs associated with returns are influenced by logistical and regional factors. We do our best to provide clear information about the return process on our website, and we’re always looking for ways to improve.

Additionally, if you're located in Spain, you can also reach out to our partners there for assistance with your order and returns.

Best regards
Barebarics Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Most comfortable shoes

Barefoot shoes that do not look weird. It's really comfortable to finally have enough space for my toes. My issues with ingrown toenails have mostly gone away.

2 April 2024
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Reply from Barebarics

Dear Santiago,

Thank you for your feedback. We're so glad to hear that our barefoot shoes are not only comfortable but have also helped with your toe space and ingrown toenail issues. It's wonderful to know you're enjoying both the style and the functionality. Wishing you many more happy steps ahead.

Best regards
Barebarics Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Good product but bad customer service

Good product but bad customer service
Shipping costs not included, and return policy is “pay it yourself”. A totally disastrous customer service. Pity because shoes are good quality

21 November 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Barebarics

Hello Andrea,

Thank you for your feedback, and we appreciate your recognition of the quality of our shoes. We are, however, sorry to hear that you were dissatisfied with our return and shipping policies.

Our current policy, which includes customers covering return shipping costs, is clearly stated in our Terms and Conditions, which all customers agree to before completing their purchase. We aim to be as transparent as possible about these conditions to avoid any misunderstandings.

That said, we understand how this might feel inconvenient, and we are actively working to improve the experience for our customers. In fact, we already offer free returns in some countries and hope to expand this service to more regions in the future.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to refine our processes.

Best regards,

Be Lenka Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Comfort, quality and style

I have been suffering from hallux valgus for a few months now, and unfortunately I can no longer wear many of the shoes I had. I bought the Arise model from Barebarics and I am really happy with the purchase. The shoe is so light and soft, I wear them all day long and they are very comfortable, I can move my feet well without having that feeling of compression and without pain. Plus the design is stylish and they go well with so many outfits. I will definitely buy more models and colors.

3 October 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Barebarics

Dear customer,

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with our Arise model! We're thrilled to hear that they have provided you with the comfort and relief you were looking for, especially with your hallux valgus. It's great to know that the lightweight and soft design is helping you move pain-free and that you’re enjoying the stylish look as well. We look forward to seeing you back for more models and colors!

Best regards,
The Barebarics Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

No refunds given

Do not buy from this company if you're from the UK or outside the EU. They offer no refunds on purchases. The product is okay and arrived in a timely manner, which is why they get 2 stars but they are not a customer friendly company.

*The response given is not correct. Both UK consumer law and EU consumer rights directive mean that a consumer has a right to return their online order within 14 days, regardless of businesses internal policy. The only exceptions are foods and custom made items, which this purchase was not. Clearly this businesses flaunting those rules.

3 September 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Barebarics

Dear Tony,

thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We genuinely apologize for any negative experience. We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your experience with our barefoot shoes exceeded your expectations in both delivery and design.

Customers are informed of the return policy for non-EU countries at the time of order creation. This is public information to help customers decide whether an order is of interest to them.

We would like to inform you that as a business operating within the European Union, we are subject to certain restrictions when it comes to accepting returns from non-EU countries, including the UK.

In addition, there are also differences in consumer protection laws and product standards between the EU and non-EU countries, which can also impact the ability of businesses to accept returns from customers in these regions.

We hope that despite this experience you will give us another chance, for example, by buying from our wholesale partners in the UK.

Best regards
Be Lenka

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Nice product, but sadly poor customer service & return policy

I hate to be a negative person and give bad reviews, however in this case I have been given no other option.
I had to return the shoes because they were too wide for my narrow feet, was super excited to try barefoot sneakers with a great design. I notice the return is at my own expense, no problem, that is clarified on the website.
But what is not clarified on the return process is which address to send the package with expensive shipping costs back to. I am very disappointed in this, I follow the instructions when creating the return on my account, never was it once stated in this process where to send it to - only on the FAQ section for returns. Then I receive an e-mail clarifying the return is at my own expense - okay good clarification once again - the there is no address mentioned, only a button for "Return status", you need to press on this vague statement to find the infos for the return status and THEN it mentions the address to ship it to.
After calling customer service I did not feel heard as a customer and only repeatedly received a "I am sorry" "But there is nothing we can do, this was your mistake".
To say the least: I am disappointed in the experience and lack of customer support and care. Without care there cannot be proper service or support. The product itself is great, but not the service. Be careful you are sure and aware when proceeding with any orders and especially returns.

9 August 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Barebarics

Hello Aliya,

thank you for your feedback and contacting us about an issue with returning the goods back to us.

We are very sorry to hear that you are experiencing problems with returning process. The return address is mentioned on several places on our website. The most importantly when registering return on our website, there is the whole return address. When finishing the registration of the return, there is a Withdrawal form that you received. The return address is stated there as well.

We are sorry to hear that you have sent the returned parcel to a wrong address and would like to guarantee you that we will wait for the shoes to be correctly shipped to us even after exceeding the return period. We will then process your return and refund you the price of the shoes.

If you were still not sure where to send the shoes, there is possibility to contact us either by an e-mail, phone or webchat. We are always there to assist you with any questions or doubts there might arise.

Thank you for your understanding.
Be Lenka Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with the wide toe box!

very happy with my 3 pairs of barbarics! comfiest sneaker I own! :) so happy with the wide toe box especially! and happy that they still have some padding, although the barefoot feel does require getting used to.

1 August 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Barebarics

Hello,

Thank you so much for your positive feedback on our shoes. We are thrilled to hear that they are meeting your expectations and we hope you will enjoy wearing them. We work hard to ensure that our products are of the highest quality and provide a comfortable fit, so it's great to hear that we have succeeded in doing so.

Thank you for choosing our brand and we hope to have the pleasure of serving you again in the future.

Sincerely,

Barebarics Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

As a new costumer i have a 10% discount…

As a new costumer i have a 10% discount code for my first order. They send me the code and it is invalid. I send them an email and they send me a new discount coupon which is invalid too. Also they dont answer my emails in time and and i lost much time.

4 August 2024
Unprompted review
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Reply from Barebarics

Hello Vicky,

Thank you for your message. We are sorry for this misunderstanding about the validity of the coupon. The coupon for the first purchase is valid on non-discounted products. We understand that you have been looking forward to your new sneakers, so we replied to your emails as soon as possible. We hope that you will find the answers in your emails with our discount offer. Since you wrote to us over the weekend, we replied to your email on the very first working day. For faster communication, you can also use webchat on weekdays.

We hope this misunderstanding doesn't deter you from making a purchase and enjoying many happy steps in your Barebarics sneakers.

Regards Be Lenka

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