Comments on: 15 Barefoot Sneakers That Are Better Than Nikes

By: Anya

Anya — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:48:43 +0000

In reply to Katie. Thanks for the heads up. It looks like they have stopped making their narrower options, so everything in the barefoot section should be good to go!

By: Katie

Katie — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:55:10 +0000

The Whitin link does not work anymore. Also, I could not find a tab for wide barefoot like I have seen you mention in a few articles. Maybe they don’t offer that anymore?

By: Anya

Anya — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:38:31 +0000

In reply to Louise. They aren't quite wide enough to be a good fit on her. She can squeeze into them, but they feel tight on her. The Ohne Kima Ballerina is a better style for her extra wide, high volume foot type.

By: Louise

Louise — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 16:53:00 +0000

Are the Koel Ilas wide enough for Samantha? My feet are size 36-37, so the Ilos wouldn’t be an option for me.
Thanks!

By: Hannah

Hannah — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:52:44 +0000

I just bought the Koel sneakers and they’re rubbing the back of my heel so bad. Not sure if anyone else has experience with that, I love the shoe otherwise. I did buy two sizes, and thought the larger size fit me best, but maybe I should try the smaller size and see how that goes. I’ve bought the back of the heel pads, am wearing socks, etc… still cutting my skin 🙁

By: Anya

Anya — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:17:00 +0000

In reply to Mary. I do have experience with their Chelsea boots! They are not as wide as the Ila, and fit more average width. Volume wise, they are in the middle. I have low volume feet and can wear them pretty comfortably. I always keep tongue pads on hand for my chelsea boots, just in case.

By: Anya

Anya — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 14:13:27 +0000

In reply to Ralf. I JUST had a meeting with them to get to know their brand. I'll be testing out some soon!

By: Ralf

Ralf — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 02:59:40 +0000

In reply to Sara. I have some Coqueflex shoes and they are really enjoyable. They are made in Spain and I believe they are even handmade. Started out as a brand that creates shoes for kids so kids feet would stay as natural as possible, they also have an adult line. Worth looking into.

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 22:05:58 +0000

Any experience with Koel’s chelsea boots? I really like their sneakers, but my feet are pretty low volume. I’m worried about my feet sliding around without laces.

Also, thanks for reviewing Koel! This blog was how I got on to them and they’re also my favorite shoe of all time!

By: samantha

samantha — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:58:59 +0000

In reply to Erika. Hi Erika, for non-slip shoes for nurses, check out these options. I'd also recommend this list of beginner options, which have more cushion.

By: Erika

Erika — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 04:35:32 +0000

Any recommendations for someone who works 13 hours a day on their feet (a nurse).

By: samantha

samantha — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:44:42 +0000

In reply to Angela DeLuca. Hi Angela, you can find options like that on this list. I would specifically look at Icarus.

By: Angela DeLuca

Angela DeLuca — Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:51:03 +0000

In reply to Sharon. Thanks Anya! Do you have recommendations for casual sneakers that have a wide toe box, are somewhat flexible, but are not zero drop? Ideally I’m looking for a drop of 4mm

By: Sharon

Sharon — Sat, 13 Dec 2025 19:11:51 +0000

I can’t believe you don’t have Flux listed as a great barefoot shoe. They are so well made and the comfort is off the charts, I think. They are washable, too! They have also widened the toe box on the trainers. I literally have 10 pairs myself and have turned multiple people on to them!

By: GEE

GEE — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:40:12 +0000

In reply to samantha. Hi, Mia - Have you looked at Feelgrounds? They have Ked like shoes. They aren't canvas, but still fabric. I love my pink mesh ones! (I like the mesh ones better than original knit ones. I have both. )