Take care of your Earth Soles, and your Earth Soles will take care of you! Have a read through the tips and tricks we have to offer, for a longer lasting barefootwear. Use & Care Take care of your Earth Soles, and your Earth Soles will take care of you. Read our advice for longer-lasting barefootwear: Your shoes will mold to your feet over time. If they're too tight initially, wet them while wearing them for faster stretching. Once they fit comfortably, avoid getting them wet to prevent further stretching. If they do get wet, air-dry them away from direct sunlight. Keep the soles in good condition by using beeswax or Dubbin. We also sell natural beeswax to support your Earth Sole here . Try to avoid hot, abrasive pavements and tar as the sole will wear through faster Problem Solving If the waxed thread wears through, a drop of one-second glue will prevent unraveling. It can be that your Earth Soles have widened too much through wear. Watch our video to find out how to shrink them. Sometimes holes can occur. Click here to find out how to fix it.

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 My shoe journey began in December 2020 in South Africa, where I lived at the time. On a rainy day at a festival, my friend Sarah grabbed her leather offcuts and said, “Let’s make something.” I had recently been inspired by the concept of grounding — staying connected to the earth — through the documentary The Earthing Movie . I was barefoot a lot, but since I was moving back to the city of Cape Town, I wanted simple footwear that would still keep me grounded. Right there, I made the first — and still current — design of Earth Sole. In the year that followed, many others shared their love for my shoes. Even though I had no experience with leather or shoemaking, I loved the idea that others could also benefit from a shoe like mine, and decided to give the journey a go. In May ’22, I started measuring over a hundred people’s feet and individually created each size so they would fit like a glove. I built a team to support this 2.5-hour handmade process, and together we continued making them from recycled leather. It’s been a special journey, meeting incredible customers along the way who are on the same mission — staying close to the earth, and close to themselves. It’s great to now have you as part of this journey too :) With warm greetings, Anouk Anansi Our Mission Our Ethics 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! 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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A community page for our Earth Sole fans, to share their passion for our natural leather barefoot shoe. Say hi! Dear fellow adventurers and barefoot enthusiasts! We're so excited to have you part of the Earth Sole community. As you roam through our digital haven of leather barefoot shoes, we invite you to kick off your shoes (or keep them on if you prefer!) and take a moment to connect with us and fellow Earth Sole fanatics. Who are you? Where do you hail from? Are you a city dweller or a nature wanderer? Do you embrace the urban jungle or thrive in the great outdoors? Share your story, your passions, your quirks! Let us in on the essence of YOU. And hey, if you've got any burning questions about our products, sustainable living, or really don't understand what the whole grounding vibe is all about? Drop them here! We're all ears (and toes) and can't wait to get to know you better. So, say hi, and don't be shy. Start a conversation, comment on another, and let's build our Earth Sole community together—one step at a time. comments debug Comments Write a comment Write a comment Share Your Thoughts Be the first to write a comment.

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

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 ($) 3 Available Bronze & Cream Price $149.00 4 Available Caramel & Mulberry Price $149.00 Oregon Design Price $149.00 4 Available Black Design Price $149.00 5 Available Cream & Caramel Price $149.00 Taupe & Pine Design 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 🌿

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 Available Bronze & Cream Price $149.00 4 Available Caramel & Mulberry Price $149.00 Oregon Design Price $149.00 4 Available Black Design Price $149.00 5 Available Cream & Caramel Price $149.00 Taupe & Pine Design 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 2 to 3 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

No need to take your shoes off after work - don't wear shoes at work! Our Earth Soles feel like wearing no shoes at all, due to our comfortable and soft leather barefoot shoes, shaped to the natural contours of your feet. Only 3 Days Left | 20% Off | Use Voucher MIDSEASON 1/3 Feel Barefoot At Work Modern shoes confine, correct, and control. Earth Sole does the opposite, making shoes feel like wearing no shoes, but suitable and elegant in professional environments when needed - keeping that barefoot feeling anytime . Our shoes are: 𖥧 Unrestrictive — shaped to the natural curves of your feet 𖥧 Flexible — soft leather soles that move and bend with you 𖥧 Grounding — reconnecting you with the earth instead of blocking you from it 𖥧 Breathable & Natural — no sweaty feet, no synthetic barriers This isn’t just footwear. It’s returning to how humans were meant to walk. Join The Barevolution Use the code MIDSEASON for your exclusive 20% off at checkout - limited offer. Womens Neutral Mens Footwear that follows your feet, not the other way around Best Sellers USD ($) 3 Available Bronze & Cream Price $149.00 4 Available Caramel & Mulberry Price $149.00 Oregon Design Price $149.00 4 Available Black Design Price $149.00 5 Available Cream & Caramel Price $149.00 Taupe & Pine Design Price $149.00 "Haven't taken them off since I got them, which is four days ago. They feel very soft and comfortable" Steve "Great coming home and not needing to take my shoes right off! Feels like being barefoot all the time. Thanks!" Maria 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

We're proud of collaborating with bloggers, health workers and magazines. See who is helping us grow, as spreading the work we do together! Featured Together we stand stronger. In recent years, we have started collaborating with other brands, businesses and people who share their love and passion for Earth Sole. Holistik An online magazine that has inspired me since I was much younger, sharing about spirituality, connection, holistic health. We're SO honored to be featured on their website, recommended as gifts in September. Check out their article about our Leren blotevoeten-schoenen / Leather Barefoot Shoes. Minimal-list A great website that showcases a wide variety of barefoot shoes and shares about their benefits, and the of barefoot walking . Mindful Feet Isabelle Brough has been a great Earth Sole fan since the start. She shares frequently about the benefits and adventures of her Earth Soles on her Instagram page , and has written a book called Mindful Feet, where she passionately writes about the advantages of grounding and barefoot walking . Barefoot Shoe Review Those guys are amazing in reviewing barefoot shoes worldwide. They have also tried a pair of ours and loved them - plus added them to their blog about the Coziest Barefoot House Shoes , check it out! Barefoot Lopen Danielle is a Dutch blogger and barefoot enthusiast who has been testing out our barefoot shoes. She shares this on her website www.Barefootlopen.nl . Curious about her option? Check out her review Barefoot instappers van Earth Sole Footwear. Good Feeling The Dutch online magazine Good Feeling shares about the start and ethos of Earth Sole. Check out their blog Van Blote Voeten naar Eigen Schoenenmerk: Het verhaal van Earth Sole . Jejune Magazine This international magazine focuses on uniting cultures, diverse backgrounds, styles, and beliefs for a better world to live in. We're honored to be part of this, and have our story shared at their blog Crafted with Care, Worn with Soul: The Earth Sole Journey. Wellbeing Magazine We're grateful to be featured in this amazing online and offline magazine, as they focus on a healthy lifestyle, both mind, body, and environment - and we're ticking all the boxes! Read their article "Back to Our Roots: Rediscovering the Freedom of Barefoot Living " featuring Earth Sole. Like to collaborate? Do you love our shoes, do you have a similar ethos and would you like to share about us through your channels? Let's collaborate! Get in touch , or find more information about our affiliate program .

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 ($) 3 Available Bronze & Cream Price $149.00 4 Available Caramel & Mulberry Price $149.00 Oregon Design Price $149.00 4 Available Black Design Price $149.00 5 Available Cream & Caramel Price $149.00 Taupe & Pine Design 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

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