Love the barefoot feeling? Our leather barefoot shoes are soft, flexible, and handcrafted with leather soles that allow grounding. Enjoy comfort and connection with every step. Welcome to Earth Sole! Natural Barefoot Shoes Handmade | Grounding | Sustainable Shop Now Womens Mens Kids Favorites USD ($) 4 in Stock Black Design Price $149.00 3 in Stock Bronze & Cream Price $149.00 5 in Stock Cream & Caramel Price $149.00 3 in Stock Oregon Design Price $149.00 Taupe & Pine Design Price $149.00 2 in Stock Rouge & Pine Price $149.00 More Custom Barefootwear Custom Design Combine your own colors to design a truly unique pair. Custom Fit Get a tailor-made shoe to fit the shape of your feet. Leather soles to keep you grounded Repurposed leather for a better footprint A small team focusing on the highest quality Handmade with passion & precision "Most comfortable, simple and stylish barefoot shoes. My feet feel so happy in them and it's great that the leather doesn't constrain my feet so they can walk naturally and connect to the earth" - Stuart Swan - Our Story Hi there, welcome to Earth Sole! My name is Anouk, and I made my very first pair of shoes in December '21. I had no idea so many others would fall in love with my shoes in the following year! But when it happened, I decided to make more people happy with these simple, comfortable, and natural barefoot shoes. I started looking for offcuts to make our shoes in local upholsteries in Cape Town, where I lived back then — and where our shoes are still made today. I began building a dream team, many of whom are still with us. The quality and perfect fit of the shoes have been improving month by month, and I’m now proud of a shoe that feels so good that people have even fallen asleep wearing them. Learn more about our shoes, team and production process at our About page , or check out our beautiful shoes from Our Collection ! Ever changing, as we still — and always will — work with repurposed leather, making every pair one of a kind, just like you. Thank you for being part of our special journey. Anouk and the Earth Sole team. Learn More

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We do not only make our shoes because we love to barefoot ourselves, but also because we care for nature and the people who make our team. Find our why we do what we do. Mindful Choices We don’t just make our shoes because we love the feeling of being barefoot. We care about the environment, health, and—dare we say—soul. That’s why we use recycled leather, craft our shoes with leather soles that allow grounding, and design them to feel like a second skin. Let’s explore that a little more together. Barefoot Benefits Benefits of being barefoot Being barefoot isn’t always ideal, due to hygiene concerns, painful surfaces, and possible curious looks! Since our shoes are made entirely from soft, flexible leather, they not only feel like you're still barefoot but also allow your feet to maintain their natural shape. And that’s great, because being barefoot comes with many health benefits: It stimulates acupressure points on the soles of your feet, which improves blood flow, reduces tension, and supports internal organ function. It also helps promote overall balance and relaxation throughout the body. Source: Traditional Chinese Medicine: Foot Reflexology . Supports natural foot development by allowing toes to splay and muscles to strengthen. Regular barefoot activity can increase your foot width, enhancing stability and balance. Children who grow up barefoot often develop higher, more pronounced foot arches, with the result of better foot mechanics and reduced risk of flat feet. Source: Growing up barefoot influences the development of the feet Research shows that habitual barefoot walking can enhance body awareness, porsture and coordination over time. Source: Long-Term Effects of Habitual Barefoot Running and Walking Connecting with natural surfaces allows grounding. More about that just below! Leather soles for grounding Our unique leather soles are made entirely of leather and measure just 1.6 mm thin. High-quality leather sole allows conductivity, and therefore allows you to keep connected to the earth, also called grounding, when you walk or stand on natural surfaces like soil, sand, or grass. This is unlike synthetic or rubber soles, which block natural conductivity. Grounding a great variety of health benefits, just to mention a couple: Reduce inflammation Improve sleep Lower stress levels and cortisol Support immune function Increase energy levels Source: Earthing: Health Implications of Reconnecting the Human Body to the Earth's Surface Electrons Leather Soles Recycled leather Reused leather for sustainability Every few months, we source our leather by collecting offcuts from upholstery shops here in Cape Town, and as you can see, that makes us super happy! We use this leather for the upper and and backparts of our shoes. Those high-quality materials would otherwise go to waste, and now we give them new life. This approach means: Less leather ends up in landfills We reduce the need for new materials Each pair is one-of-a-kind and a limited edition By choosing Earth Sole, you're helping repurpose beautiful material that would have gone unused. With hand and heart We believe that the heart of our product lies in the hands and hearts of those that make it—with skill, love, and care. That’s why we find it important to pay fair wages and to create a workenvironment where our team feels supported and appreciated, so they enjoy their work and bring their best to what they create. This mindset doesn’t stop at our workshop doors. We donate 1% of our profits to local charities, to continue the circle of giving and receiving as we believe that when we uplift others, we can all grow together! Heartmade Excited for a true pair of barefoot shoes? Our Collection

Discover our natural brand, called Earth Sole. Find out how we started, where we stand for and who is behind our elegant barefoot shoes! Our Story Our Story Our journey began in December 2020. At a festival on a rainy day in South Africa, Anouk was handed a piece of recycled leather by a friend. Inspired by the concept of grounding, the idea for a barefoot shoe in its simplest form was born — a natural, handmade shoe with a leather sole, through which you would stay connected to the ground. It started with just a shoe for herself, but the shoes stood out Anouk realized many others were interested in a truly natural barefoot shoe like hers. Though she had no experience with leather or shoe-making, her passion for creation and love for helping others with her natural shoes led her to dive into this project in May 2022. She spent countless hours perfecting the fit with feedback from people at markets and events, to get the perfect fit for the regular-shaped feet. She created a small local team in Muizenberg, Cape Town that would create the Earth Soles to the highest quality, still using recycled leather. If you like to meet the team, scroll down below! Together we make it possible to make our sustainable and ethical shoes and to find their way to nature and barefoot enthusiasts around the world. Thank you for being part of our journey! Our Mission Our Ethics We care about you and the planet, and we proudly share what we stand for: 𓇣 Sustainability: We use recycled leather for all uppers and back parts. Also, our shoes are made to order, reducing waste and avoiding excess stock. 𓇣 Ethical Labor: We ensure fair wages and good working conditions for our team. 𓇣 Quality over Quantity: We focus on creating durable, high-quality shoes rather than producing in large volumes. Each pair takes around 2.5 hours to make 𓇣 Giving Back: We believe in sharing our profits by supporting others. $1 of every order is donated to local charities. Find more information at the bottom of this page. Our Benefits Free souls deserve free shoes. Discover our benefits, for heart and sole. 𓇣 Barefoot Feel: Our customers love how our shoes feel almost like going barefoot—soft, supple, and light, from the upper to the sole. 𓇣 Free Feet : Our shoes maintain the contours of your feet, allowing them to spread naturally. Barefoot walking improves your balance, physical strength and posture. 𓇣 C omfortable: Our soft leather feels comfortable to the feet. Also, they mold to the shape of your feet, making them feel like you wear no shoes at all. 𓇣 Grounding: Through our leather soles, you will stay connected to the Earth's energy: boosting energy, digestion, and focus while reducing stress and inflammation. 𓇣 Light & Flexible Our footwear easily fits in your pocket and is 1.6 grams light, so ready to come along on all your adventures. 𓇣 Authentic: As our shoes are made with recycled leather, we have a wide and ever-changing variety of colors - making every pair a limited design! Ready to become an Earthy Soul? Discover our wide range of design and custom options. To our collection Team We're proud to introduce our incredible team. Our Team Anouk It’s been a unique journey, seeing all the little steps a brand can take, and how happy our unique shoes make people. Founder and Owner Jade I never thought I would have the opportunity to be part of such a powerful brand, and I enjoy that I can do the work from my own home. Stitcher Zo ë When I found Earth Sole I was so thrilled: this brand totally matched with my own ethics, and so happy to be part of this. Business Partner Patricia I have never worked with my hands before, and it has been great learning the skill of sewing, for which I'm very grateful. Stitcher Aneeqah I enjoy working with a team of strong, passionate and hardworking individuals that motivate me to grow. Customer Support Natasha I enjoy working with my hands, and because I sometimes find it difficult to connect with people, this is work suits me well. Leather Worker Production Process Production Process Discover how each pair of Earth Soles is brought to life, crafted by hand with care and precision. Selecting the leather We work with a wide variety of reused leather colors. Once an order comes in, we collect the right colors and begin crafting the shoes. Leather work In the first phase, our team cuts and glues the shoes, punching holes for stitching. This hands-on process takes about 1.5 hours—watch the behind-the-scenes video below. Stitching In the final step, each shoe is hand-stitched with high-quality waxed thread. We use a plier to make it friendlier for the fingers! It's a process that takes about an hour to complete. Packing & Shipping Before shipping, we pack each pair in non-plastic pagacking. We add a shoe bag made from recycled fabric, and our information cards—ready to travel the world! Charity Charity To continue the circle of giving and receiving, we proudly donate $1.5 per pair sold to those incredible South African NGO's. U Turn Anouk, the founder of Earth Sole, volunteered with U-Turn for two years and knows they do very impactful work. U-Turn empowers Cape Town’s homeless with a 2-year program for skill development. and job readiness. Greenpop Greenpop restores forests and raises environmental awareness in Southern Africa. And at their annual Reforest Festival, they planted over 150,000 trees! 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Our kids' barefoot shoes support healthy growth and connection to the earth, featuring soft leather soles, natural fit, and grounding benefits. Earth Sole Mini Let little feet grow free—naturally! Our kids' barefoot shoes are designed with care, using soft leather soles that gently support healthy development without restricting the natural shape of growing feet. They're not just comfortable—they help children stay connected to the earth with every step, thanks to their grounding leather soles. A beautiful and healthy choice for curious little explorers. Pre-Order It has been a big desire since the start of Earth Sole, back in 2022 to have a line specially for kids. We are in the finalizing process of creating that perfect pair, but make it possible for those who can't wait, sign up to our pre-order list, to make sure to be the first to get their kiddies hands, euhm feet on our beautiful barefoot shoes Sign Up Leather soles to keep you grounded

Custom design your own barefoot shoes. Choose from our wide range of leather colors, waxed threads, and more, and bring your dream design to reality. Did you knew that all leather used for the top and back parts are made with recycled leather? This makes every step sustainable! Custom Design Always dreamed of designing your very own barefoot shoes? Combine your favorite colors for a unique pair of Earth Soles. 1) Design your pair With our ever-changing selection of repurposed leather, you’ll always have a wide range of colors to explore. Find our options in the product below. 2) We craft your shoes Our artisans will begin making your Earth Sole. As we make our shoes by hand to order, please allow 2 - 3 weeks for production. If you wish for any support, simply reach out here . Custom Design Regular Price $169.00 Sale Price $159.00

Enjoy premium barefoot shoes at an exclusive discount for our locals—elegant, comfortable, and crafted for natural movement! Support Local Our origin lies in Cape Town, South Africa. It’s where our design was born, where we grew into the brand it is today, and where we proudly create each pair by hand with our passionate and talented team. As a way to give back and honor our roots, we offer a 35% discount to all customers within South Africa . Local is lekker, as we would say here! Use the code “SupportLocal ” at checkout, and let’s start the journey together. Aard Footwear In November 2024, Earth Sole began focusing on the international market, and our local brand Aard Footwear was created to grow locally—through markets, shops, and online. Though the name and ownership have changed, everything else remains the same. Our shoes are still handcrafted in Cape Town, but now from our new studio in Noordhoek. We continue to use recycled leather and traditional techniques to create comfortable, grounding footwear. Our commitment to sustainability, quality, and timeless design remains at the heart of what we do. To read the full story, head over to our blog post , and check out the video below to meet Zoe in our new studio. If you’d like to purchase directly through their website, head straight to Aard Footwear . Thank you for walking this journey with us. 🌱 Aard & Earth 🌿

Find out for which fit and size to go when choosing for your comfortable leather barefoot shoes with Earth Sole Step 1. Fitting Guide Earth Soles are designed to hug the shape of your feet, so choosing the right fit and size is essential. Follow the steps below to see if our regular fit works for you, and find your perfect shoe size in our Sizing Guide below. Shape of your toes Is the shape of your toes like above? Head to the next step. If your toes shape like above, a Custom Fit is recommended Width of your feet Medium-width feet If you have medium-width feet (and most people do), our regular fit will likely fit you well. Continue to our Sizing Guide below and find your perfect size. Narrow or Wide Feet To find out whether you will fit our regular fit or need a custom fit , measure your feet at the highest point (see image) For Women Our regular fit works for foot widths between 16.5 cm and 21.5 cm Do you have wide feet? We recommend choosing a Men’s size, if possible, otherwise we suggest a Custom Fit . Do you have narrow feet? We suggest a Custom Fit . For Men Our regular fit works for foot widths between 17.5 cm and 22.5 cm Do you have narrow feet? Try a women’s size, otherwise we suggest a Custom Fit . Do you have wide feet? We suggest a Custom Fit . Sizing Guide What you need: - A4 paper - Pen - Ruler or tape measure Instructions: 1. Place your foot on a piece of paper. 2. Trace around your foot while keeping the pen uprigh t at a 90-degree angle to the paper (see image 1) 3. Measure the length of your foot from top to bottom in a straight line from the heel to the middle of your toes (see image 2) 4. Do the same with your other feet, they are likely to differ. Measure your feet Find your size Check your measurements in the chart below to find your ideal shoe size. * In between sizes - We have half sizes available. No stretch allowance - Our shoes stretch approximately 10%, which is already factored into our sizing—no need to add extra length on your side. 2. Sizing Guide The Collection

Walk closer to the Earth, and enjoy our handmade, grounding leather barefoot shoes featuring leather soles to stay connected to the Earth. 1/4 Earthy Steps for Earthy Souls Grounding isn’t spiritual. It’s science. But where most shoes disconnect, ours reconnects. Earth Sole features flexible leather soles, allowing the connection with the Earth, which has numerous health benefits, including improved sleep, reduced inflammation, and a calmer nervous system. 𖥧 Grounding - Our flexible leather soles keep you naturally grounded 𖥧 Barefoot Feel - Shaped to the natural curves of your feet, without restriction 𖥧 Sustainable - Handmade to order with repurposed leather, so no overproduction 𖥧 High Quality - Our shoes are carefully made to last a long time, indoors and outside Naturally connect with the Earth - the way we are meant to. Join The Barevolution Use the code CHRISTMAS20 for your 20% off at checkout. Womens Neutral Mens Shoes that follow your nature, n ot the other way around. "My feet feel so happy in them and it and i t's great that the leather doesn't constrain my feet so they can walk naturally and connect to the earth" Stuart "It honestly is the closest thing to being barefoot while still having a durable layer to protect your foot from the pokes of loose gravel" Peter Best Sellers USD ($) 4 in Stock Black Design Price $149.00 3 in Stock Bronze & Cream Price $149.00 5 in Stock Cream & Caramel Price $149.00 3 in Stock Oregon Design Price $149.00 Taupe & Pine Design Price $149.00 2 in Stock Rouge & Pine Price $149.00 Our Collection Barefoot Feeling Our shoes hug the natural shape of the feet, and allow let them spread naturally. More Grounding Benefits Our thin and flexible leather soles are conductive and allow you to stay connected to Earth. More Repurposed Leather We use reuse waste leather for our upper and back sections, reducing our footprint. More Handmade Quality Every pair is made to order, ensuring the highest quality whilst avoiding overproduction. More Shop Your Pair

Stay comfortable and grounded on your wedding day. Choose our soft, leather barefoot shoes. Consciously crafted, using recycled leather making them your perfect and most comfortable wedding and dress shoes. 1/3 Elegance without compromises On your special day, you want to feel comfortable, grounded and fully yourself. Most barefoot shoes are bulky or lose their connection to the earth. Ours don’t. Earth Sole combines beauty with barefoot freedom - perfect under a flowing dress or tailored suit. 𖥧 Grounding - Our flexible leather soles keep you naturally grounded 𖥧 Barefoot Feel - Shaped to the natural curves of your feet, without restriction 𖥧 Comfort - Soft leather that hugs like a second skin 𖥧 Sustainable - Handmade to order with repurposed leather, so no overproduction Custom Design Your wedding, your colours. Dreaming of off-white with gold thread? Soft blush with natural tones? Or a pair that matches your partner’s? With over 20.000 possible combinations, you can design your own Earth Sole exactly how you want it. Discover our Custom options. Shoes that follow your nature. Not the other way around. Use the code Christmas20 for your 20% off. Our Collection Custom Design Consciously made barefoot shoes. "Never looked forward to those high heels on my wedding day, but finding your pretty and comfortable shoes was just so perfect!" Maria "It wasn't easy finding beautiful looking barefoot shoes for under my dress, but so grateful I found these. Thank you!" Samantha Best Sellers USD ($) 4 in Stock Black Design Price $149.00 3 in Stock Bronze & Cream Price $149.00 5 in Stock Cream & Caramel Price $149.00 3 in Stock Oregon Design Price $149.00 Taupe & Pine Design Price $149.00 2 in Stock Rouge & Pine Price $149.00 Our Collection Barefoot Feeling Our shoes hug the natural shape of the feet, and allow let them spread naturally. More Grounding Benefits Our thin and flexible leather soles are conductive and allow you to stay connected to Earth. More Repurposed Leather We use reuse waste leather for our upper and back sections, reducing our footprint. More Handmade Quality Every pair is made to order, ensuring the highest quality whilst avoiding overproduction. More Shop Your Pair

Discover our soft, comfortable barefoot shoes. Our flexible shoes move with you, as nature intended. Stay grounded through our leather soles, and in connection with the Earth. Welcome to Earth Sole 20% Off | Use Voucher CHRISTMAS20 1/3 Allow the chi in your practice Within a practice of moving energy, like Tai Chi, Qigong and Yoga, you want to stay connected to the Earth. Regular practice shoes use rubber soles that dull this connection and interrupt the natural flow. Our Earth Soles are different. With soft, flexible leather on both the tops and soles, they move with you, and feel comfortable like a second skin — supporting your practice without blocking the Earth’s healing energy. Other unique features 𖥧 Unrestrictive Comfort — Our soft leather hugs the natural curves of your feet 𖥧 Grounding — Flexible leather soles keep you connected to the Earth 𖥧 Sustainable — Handmade to order with repurposed leather, making each pair unique Shoes that follow your nature. Not the other way around Use code CHRISTMAS20 for your 20% off. Womens Neutral Mens Leather grounding footwear "Never understooth why Tai Chi shoes have rubber soles, they feel so natural. Thank you!" Anika "Good to stay grounded when I do my qigong practice. And they are so soft and comfy!" Gary Best Sellers USD ($) 4 in Stock Black Design Price $149.00 3 in Stock Bronze & Cream Price $149.00 5 in Stock Cream & Caramel Price $149.00 3 in Stock Oregon Design Price $149.00 Taupe & Pine Design Price $149.00 2 in Stock Rouge & Pine Price $149.00 Our Collection Barefoot Feeling Our shoes hug the natural shape of the feet, and allow let them spread naturally. More Grounding Benefits Our thin and flexible leather soles are conductive and allow you to stay connected to Earth. More Repurposed Leather We use reuse waste leather for our upper and back sections, reducing our footprint. More Handmade Quality Every pair is made to order, ensuring the highest quality whilst avoiding overproduction. More Shop Your Pair

Struggling to find perfectly fitting footwear? We create barefoot shoes, tailor-made for your feet. Crafted from soft, supple leather, they hug your feet comfortably. Plus, our flexible soles keep you grounded! Our Earth Soles are for a better heart and sole. Custom Fit Do you often struggle to find perfectly fitting footwear? We create tailor-made barefoot shoes to the shape of your feet. Follow the steps to get your custom pair, designed by yourself. 1) Measure your feet Follow the step-by-step instructions to measure your feet and send them our way. 2) Design your shoe Select the Custom Fit product below, and design your own barefoot shoes by mixing and matching your favorite colors of leather, waxed thread and more. 3) We craft your shoes Using your measurements, we craft a custom pattern and handmake your shoes for the perfect fit. This process takes 1 to 2 weeks, starting once we have your complete measurements. If you need more guidance, get in touch . * We'll keep your custom patterns, so you will pay our regular prices for future purchases. Custom Fit & Design Price $175.00