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

Like to know more about the many health benefits of grounding, being barefoot and more? This is the right page for you to get informed about where we stand for! Research We’re dedicated to creating sustainable, healthy footwear using repurposed leather, as our Earth Soles is designed to reconnect you with nature through grounding, for its barefoot benefits, and be a sustainable choice. Curious to learn more about the benefits of earthing, barefoot living, and sustainability? Read the inspiring studies below, or visit our Blog for our own insights on these topics and more! The Benefits of Grounding / Earthing How Localized Grounding, Combined with Conductive Skincare, Improves the Outcomes of Traditional Skincare ? (2021) The study suggests that combining localized grounding with conductive skincare treatments enhances skin health and reduces inflammation, improving the effectiveness of traditional skincare. A Double-Blind Randomized Trial to Assess the Efficacy of Jing Advanced Clinical Massage and Earthing as Interventions in the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain (2021) : This trial found that combining grounding with clinical massage effectively reduced chronic low back pain and improved mobility. The Effects of Grounding on Meditation Quality: A Preliminary Study Report (2019) :The study indicated that grounding enhances the quality of meditation by reducing stress and promoting relaxation, helping practitioners achieve deeper meditation states. Effectiveness of Grounded Sleeping on Recovery after Intensive Eccentric Muscle Loading (2019) :Grounding during sleep was found to significantly reduce muscle soreness and improve recovery after intense physical activity. The Benefits of Being Barefoot "Barefoot Walking Improves Cognitive Ability in Adolescents " examines the impact of barefoot walking on cognitive function in young people. It found that regular barefoot walking led to improvements in attention, memory, and mental clarity among adolescents. "Long-Term Effects of Habitual Barefoot Running and Walking: A Systematic Review " reviews the long-term impacts of barefoot running and walking on musculoskeletal health. It highlights improvements in foot strength, posture, and injury prevention, but also notes potential risks for individuals who transition too quickly to barefoot activity. "Effects of Barefoot Running on Lower Extremity Injury and Performance " examines the impact of barefoot running on injury rates and athletic performance. It found that barefoot running can reduce the risk of certain injuries and improve lower body strength and efficiency, though it may also require a gradual adaptation period to avoid strain. "Barefoot Running and Foot Biomechanics: A Review of Benefits and Risks " explores the effects of barefoot running on foot mechanics. It concludes that barefoot running can improve foot strength and biomechanics, but also highlights the potential risk of overuse injuries if not approached gradually. "Why Walking Barefoot Can Actually Help Your Feet " from National Geographic discusses how walking barefoot strengthens foot muscles, improves balance, and can alleviate certain foot conditions. It also emphasizes that walking barefoot may help realign the body and improve posture over time. "The Benefits of Barefoot Walking " from Combe Grove outlines the physical and mental health advantages of walking barefoot, including improved posture, enhanced foot strength, and stress reduction. It highlights that walking barefoot can help restore natural movement patterns and foster better overall health. "Walking Barefoot: Benefits, Risks, and Tips " explores the benefits of walking barefoot, including improved foot strength, better posture, and increased balance. It also discusses potential risks, such as injury from sharp objects, and provides safety tips for barefoot walking. The importance of using recycled material for sustainability "Benefits of Recycling" from the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) highlights how recycling helps reduce waste, conserve resources, and lower energy consumption, all of which contribute to a more sustainable environment and less pollution. "The Impact of Recycling in Preserving the Environment " on ResearchGate examines how recycling contributes to environmental conservation by reducing waste, conserving natural resources, and lowering carbon emissions, ultimately helping protect the planet. "Benefits of Recycling: Preserving Resources & Minimizing Impact " on Medium explores how recycling plays a vital role in reducing waste, conserving natural resources, and minimizing the environmental impact of production processes, contributing to a more sustainable future. "Recycling of Materials for Sustainable Development " from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) discusses the importance of recycling materials in promoting sustainable development, emphasizing the need for more efficient waste management practices and the conservation of resources to support long-term environmental and economic health.

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 $185.00

Send us the measurement of your feet, so we can go ahead with your unique custom made footwear, with the perfect fit. Send your measurements Share your details and measurements with us, and we’ll guide you on whether a regular or custom fit is needed best for your unique feet. First name Phone number Measurements of your left foot Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Last name Email adress Measurements of your right foot Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Submit Thank you! We'll get in touch soon Custom Shoe Designs

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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Explore the earth, connect with nature, and embrace true freedom with our leather barefoot shoes. Made with soft leather soles, making them your favorite barefoot friend. Let's walk the earth together Raffi In Her Element Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing Raffi In Her Element 00:42 Play Video Now Playing Saying Yes In Your Earth Soles 00:15 Play Video Now Playing Do What You Love, And Love What You Do 00:46 Play Video "In every walk with nature one receives far more than one seeks" John Muir C R E D I T S Gratitude to Darren Viret for many of our brand photographs. Thank you to Lumaye and Mario, for sharing your beautiful wedding pictures made by @ThatOtherCouple with us. Videos are all created by Anouk Anansi Video & Photography

Explore the diverse Earth Sole designs. With our eco-friendly recycled leather, our collection offers a constantly changing variety of colors. Our Products Discover our designs, custom options and other unique products. Womens Custom Design Sheepskin Soles Mens Custom Fit Leather Beeswax Kids Gift Voucher

Thank you for considering collaborating with us. We are always grateful for people like yourself, sharing about our unique footwear. Let's Collaborate! We believe in walking together — in nature, in life, and in the way we support each other’s path. That’s why we’re excited to introduce the Earth Sole Affiliate Program — a way to share our unique barefoot shoes and walking the path of health and growth! At Earth Sole, we do not only craft leather shoes by hand, using repurposed leather to minimize our footprint and taking good care of our team. Also, our true mission is to reconnect people with the ground beneath their feet — encouraging natural movement, mindful living, and a slower, more conscious lifestyle. To continue sharing the mission of what we do, we only want to collaborate with those who have a similar mindset. If you believe THIS IS YOU, we would love to welcome you on board! As an affiliate: You’ll receive 10% commission on every sale made through your unique link Your audience receives a 10% discount on their Earth Sole order Together, we grow a grounded, conscious movement When you join: Please tag us in a story, reel or post on Instagram, and we will reshare it! Mention us on your website (as we also do here ), sharing about our product, mission and ethics. Are you excited? We love to welcome you! Sign up through the bottom below, and please also email us at earthsolefootwear@gmail.com , letting us know who you are, how you are planning to share about us. We would love to get to know our collaborators! 🌿 Sign Up

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 ($) 3 in Stock Bronze & Cream Price $149.00 4 Left Available Caramel & Mulberry 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

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 🌿

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. Kids Shoes Price $69.00

Keep that barefoot feeling indoors, now the days get shorter and colder. Earth Sole gives you that extra bit of warmth, whilst keeping your feet warm and free. Hey Barefoot Fanatic! Womens Mens Don't be too sad - barefoot season isn't over just yet. With autumn here and colder days ahead, we know it’s not always easy to keep your feet free ánd cozy. But lucky you found us! Handcrafted from sustainable leather, our feethugging Earth Soles are more than just pretty house shoes. They follow the natural contours of your feet for unrestrictive comfort and freedom. Cozy Feet Offer Because you landed on this page, we offer an exclusive 20% discount until the end of this week. Use code CozyAtHome at checkout to claim your discount. Thanks for walking this journey with us, 🌿Earth Sole 🌿 P.S. Save this code, as it doesn't appear anywhere else on our site. "So cozy, I fell asleep with them on!" David