Comments on: The Best Custom Barefoot Shoe Brands For Difficult Feet

By: Alex

Alex — Sat, 07 Feb 2026 01:53:35 +0000

Luks makes custom shoes too! Lovely family company from The Czech Republic.

By: samantha

samantha — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 02:39:27 +0000

In reply to Heather. Hi Heather, from the options on this list I would check Zlatush and Jenon Leather for hiking options. If you would consider hiking in sandals, there are some hiking options there also like Shamma Sandals.

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:35:06 +0000

Do you have recommendations for custom hiking boots aside from Gaucho? I’m at the end of my rope trying to find shoes the past 10 years. I have metatarsus adductus and had surgery to make my foot narrower but still can’t find anything. ): Thank you!

By: Angie Dugger

Angie Dugger — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 19:16:59 +0000

In reply to Alejandro Ortega.

Hello,
I will be having a brace made for my foot tomorrow..After this is done ,I’m going to be looking for shoes that I can ware my foot brace..I already have wide feet to begin with.I was wondering if you can help me.? Also I inherited my flat feet from my mom( she’s 85 years old) ,she has a special made boot fitted for her foot..She had bought really wide tennis shoes to fit her boot in ..She’s a little woman with these big, wide shoes , and her foot is a narrow foot and wearing a wide men’s tennis shoe..Was curious to what she can get help with as well.. Please and thank you for your time..
Angie Dugger

By: Chloe

Chloe — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:59:26 +0000

Thank you!! I have been searching for good barefoot, grounding, leather shoe options and it has been a struggle. Thank you for laying it out so clearly neatly here!

By: Anya

Anya — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 14:38:11 +0000

In reply to Kerry. Hi Kerry! We carry quite a number of nice styles that go up to a 45/46 EU at Anyas-Shop.com! Aintap Barefoot Feel also does a lot of customizations and can make you a color/style combo you love in your size. Depending on your style preferences, I would also recommend looking at Be Lenka barefoot. Many nice models with a wide toe box in your size.

By: Kerry

Kerry — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 18:15:02 +0000

In reply to Alejandro Ortega.

Hi Anya,
I have very difficult feet and need to find shoes like those featured on your Reviews website. I’m a 6 foot tall woman with Extra Large size feet, size 13 U.S. (45/46 EUR). I also have hammer toes, so find the wide toe box styles most accommodating and comfortable. I’ve been searching for companies, brands etc. who make footwear to fit my very big feet and am hoping you have resources and knowledge to point me in the right direction.
Gratefully, Kerry.

By: Anya

Anya — Fri, 26 May 2023 19:23:30 +0000

In reply to Kathleen farina. With significant neuropathy I would consult with your physician. You can get custom shoes that can accommodate orthotics if that's what you need, but it might not be a great idea to go cold turkey into barefoot shoes.

By: Kathleen farina

Kathleen farina — Thu, 25 May 2023 18:26:43 +0000

I just bought my first pair of barefoot shoes or sandals. I haven’t had a chance to wear them yet, but my problem is I have neuropathy but it’s pretty bad and the one left leg is weak and I need support for my feet and ankles. What is your suggestion on what type of sandals and shoes I should get Thank you

By: Joachim

Joachim — Wed, 10 May 2023 12:54:10 +0000

Thank you, Anya for mentioning our store and tutorials.

By: Alejandro Ortega

Alejandro Ortega — Fri, 04 Mar 2022 20:11:31 +0000

In reply to Anya. Wow! This is amazing! I'm so glad I asked you for advice! Thank you! :)

By: Anya

Anya — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 15:18:44 +0000

In reply to Alejandro Ortega.

Hi Alejandro, thanks for sharing this with me. I’m happy you’ve made some progress in your health and body, good job. As far as education on shoe making, I can point you to a few places. This following two Facebook groups are all about making your own minimalist shoes:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/minimalshoes
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2449600625261023

And this e-shop sells tutorials for how to make your own:
https://earthingmoccasins.com

I don’t know of any in-person courses here in the states. The only ones I’ve ever seen were at Softstar Shoes in Oregon, but it seems they only do those occasionally. Hope that helps get you started!

By: Alejandro Ortega

Alejandro Ortega — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 07:14:08 +0000

Hi Anya! I’ve been following your work for a while. I’m 22 and I’m from California and during the pandemic I developed neuropathy…from 20 to 21 I really struggled and during that time the articles on your website helped me transition to barefoot shoes. Now I’m in a better place in terms of my health and now I am able to stand for long hours and now I actually have the physical capability to have a job. I work as a cashier…I don’t want to do that for the rest of my life…I’d like to design and make my own shoes and sandals but I have no idea where to start. I don’t want to go the art school route and take classes at a university to design shoes on a computer….I’d like to have a more hands-on and DIY experience and education. I have a DIY spirit and it’d be great if there was some barefoot shoe making apprentice program or something like that…there are many more visible opportunities for apprentice education programs in a country like Germany… not so much of those here in the US sadly. By any chance do you know of any programs like this or any resources for me to start to experiment and make my own shoes and sandals? I thought I’d ask you since you seem to be very connected with this space and the barefoot shoe community. I’m very inspired by these custom barefoot shoe brands. Thanks! 🙂