Wildling Shoes Reviews 

I will start saying that I like Wildling shoes and I try to buy them for my kid. But when a good alternative is available I am going to switch to a different label, because their service with a crazy twist on sustainability implies that customer experience comes second or later. Out of three orders I made earlier, only one arrived on time. I am waiting for 12 days for the parcel to arrive from Germany to Italy because they use sustainable regular slow postage rather than couriers. And you cannot choose other options. Meaning, like in my case, that you or your kid will end up without warmer shoes, when they need it most. Ah yes, and you will spend the money to unexpectedly buy other brand's shoes because you know they will arrive on time. I ordered a jar of vitamins in the US, and it took 6 days to arrive passing through the Netherlands. This one is taking 12 days so far and I have completely no idea where my parcel is, because apparently tracking parcels is pretty unsustainable. And my kid's feet are freezing in a lighter pair of shoes. Thank you Wildling, I hope you are happy.
Update: Wildling said they are so sorry for the delay of my order, that they will keep their fingers crossed! This will certainly solve the problem and put my kid's feet in the warm shoes!!!

I just... I love Wildling shoes so very much!

I had always had trouble finding shoes that fit my feet properly and that allow for a full range of movement when I am out and about until... 2020, when I bought my first pair of Tanuki Mori! They were soft, maleable, made with natural fabrics and fully embracing the shape of my foot! A mobility I had last had when I was a barefoot kid running around! The Tanuki Mori pair lasted me for a full two years, which may seem like little time to many, but the reality is that I wore them EVERY single day! And the funny part is that what actually gave up was the fabric on top just because I was clumsy and I tripped one day, tearing the fabric a little. I am fairly positive that they would have lasted a lot longer had I not tripped that day! Alas...

Last week, I bought my first Tanuki Niji. Ordered to the UK with no fuss, no extra costs and they were delivered in only five working days. Soon, I will get a Tanuki Yoru pair that I can use in more professional settings too.

If you want a pair of barefoot shoes produced under ethical conditions with natural fabrics, or you simply want to feel like a kid again, being able to move around freely and uninhibited, please get yourself a pair of these shoes.

Thank you so much to the Wildling guys for creating this product!

I am shocked to report that this company seemingly does not care at all about customers. Some of the worst "customer service" I have ever encountered in the entire world. I believe they are exceptionally lazy, careless, and have absolutely no interest in actually helping customers. Ordering from them is a guessing game - you will wait for weeks until maybe it ships, or maybe it doesn't. The fact that you can't buy the shoes in the showrooms, despite hundreds of boxes visible in the back room, is an archaic, idiotic concept that just doesn't make sense in 2022 anymore. I wish they would actually step up their game and THINK about customer service, HIRE more people, and ship ON TIME. This is so easy to achieve if they actually put in some effort and tried to make a difference - but they don't seem interested in doing that. Until this changes, you should not be buying any shoes from them.

Customer service is poor. DHL lost my shoes and they said to contact Wilding. No response for 3 days!

Great Customer Service in Live chat for English customers (thanks for your help, Miriam).
I wear my first pair of Wildling (Elderberry) and soon I will wear another pair...

I'm very happy with the quality and design of the little Cubs models my toddler is wearing (We are on a 3rd pair since he started walking) They are comfortable for him plus they are incredibly cute! When we needed some help from the customer service, they were very professional and helped us far beyond our expectations. I couldn't be a happier client! Thanks Wildling team!

The sole got destroyed within few months even thought the shoes were not used for a long time and they refuse to accept the warranty claim.

I've worn other well known brands of barefoot shoes for over 12 years and am so happy to find Wildling. My Hanamis are the most comfortable I've ever worn. Thank you!

Very great shoes, the best I've ever had.

I have had an amazing experience with Wildling Shoes. I purchased the Tanuki Yoru (which are the lightest and i would have thought most delicate of the group since they are made with paper !) in May 2020. I have over 800+(1280 kms) miles on these shoes. Florida heat and sun, road walk, hiking in Florida including swampy areas and daily wear. They are finally...almost ready to be retired. I bought two more pair! I have hand washed these shoes numerous times. They hold up. I walk barefoot mostly and am no stranger to wearing (and changing how you walk) a barefoot/minimalist shoe. NO sole delamination whatsoever. The shoes are clearly wornout, but since they feel like slippers, i still wear them !

I have just purchased a second pair of Cub shoes for my 17 month old, and I couldn't rate them high enough. Her first pair of walking shoes were the Honeybees, lovely and warm, adorable, and with a spray of waterproof coating I found them fine for dry days and walking through wet grass. They were very well made, and very high quality. I love that the wool used is ethical and I can see that a lot of care was taken when sourcing the materials for the shoe.

Next I got a pair of Berry's, I don't think they're quite as warm as they don't have the wool, but again I can't find fault with these shoes. They are beautifully made, and despite the warning not to waterproof spray them because of bobbling, I did it anyway (with my own spray I purchased elsewhere) and they turned out fine. Most importantly to me was finding a shoe where my daughter's feet were not restricted, and where she could move freely and comfortably as she began to walk.

I will continue to purchase these shoes for my daughter and I'm constantly looking at the website for new collections.

They are well worth the money spent. Thank you Wildlings for making the perfect minimalist toddler shoe!

Why soooo cute? I super love the designs especially for the cubs. My niece will walk comfortably with the pair I bought for her. Can’t wait to see her wear them. She got matching dresses for sure. Will order more!

Wildling is my favourite brand of barefoot-shoes. They truly feel like you're wearing socks instead of shoes, look really good and are ethically produced.

However the softness and flexibility also (understandably) means the fabrics are often hard to clean and may show wear quite clearly. For me this means I favour the "Tanuki" models, as the washi fabric is easier to clean than the cotton models. And I've refrained from buying any of the winter shoes, they seem lovely but I doubt the wool fabric is suitable for the wet Dutch winters.

Never had any problems with the online shop, and simply use an old pair for those days where I know the weather will not be forgiving on my nicer, newer shoes. And for the truly bad weather days, I use sturdier and water proof shoes.

Some other reviews mention problems with soles coming loose and their experience with Wildling advising to repair them with glue instead of offering reclamation. I've only had the experience of soles coming loose with second hand shoes for the kids, and so far glueing has always worked to lengthen the life-span.

Bought two pairs from this site for the first time and I feel like buying another! Packaging is 10/10 for this shop.

I’ve ordered several pairs and by now, my whole family is using them. My daughter started walking in cubs and everybody is always amazed how secure she walks already.

Also my friends started wearing Wildlings after having tried mine and I think we are several families now that walk in minimal shoes through Argentina.

Horrible service. They state 5-7 days shipping. 16 days later and im still waiting for them to be sent from the company. Have been told twice that theyre almost ready and will be shipped really soon. Not happy.