Are barefoot shoes healthy or not?
Barefoot shoes are all the rage these days. However, opinions differ on their health benefits. Are barefoot shoes healthy or not? We'll give you an overview.
Measuring feet correctly – how do I determine my shoe size?
Feet are unique and vary in many ways. If your shoes are too tight, the problem is often not the size – the length of the shoe – but the...
Barefoot shoes vs. regular shoes – which children's shoes do orthopedists recommend?
From first walking shoes to children's boots – choosing the right children's shoes is essential for healthy foot development. But which children's shoes do orthopedists recommend? Here are a few...
Groundies Outdoor: The best barefoot shoes for hiking
Healthy walking with Groundies barefoot shoes. Learn more here about the positive effects of barefoot walking. Can you go hiking in barefoot shoes? Anyone who has ever experienced the comfort...
Things you didn't know about your feet: 15 facts
What exactly do your feet do for you? The first thing you might not know is how much goes on beneath the surface. A quarter of your entire body's bones...
Barefoot shoes for foot deformities
When you think of unhealthy shoes, you might first picture pointed high heels with 12-centimeter stiletto heels. But that's just the extreme case – the real problem is much more...
Of course you can wear your barefoot shoes with socks.
Barefoot shoes and socks – a recurring topic that often leads to misunderstandings and questions. So let's get straight to the point: Of course you can wear your GROUNDIES® with...
With both feet firmly on the ground: The zero heel
One feature that distinguishes barefoot shoes from "normal" shoes is their thin and completely flat sole. Barefoot shoes intentionally forgo any heel-to-toe drop. This refers to the difference in height...
Do barefoot shoes keep feet warm even in winter?
We often receive the question on our social media channels and in customer service whether GROUNDIES® barefoot shoes keep feet warm enough in winter. A valid question, since the extremely...
Keep your feet warm - barefoot shoes for autumn and winter
Walking barefoot in summer – sure, no problem. Now that autumn is officially here, the question naturally arises: Don't you get cold feet in barefoot shoes in wind and weather?...
What exactly are barefoot shoes?
In your inquiries, whether via email or on our social media channels, we repeatedly encounter questions and misunderstandings regarding barefoot shoes. This is understandable, as the term "barefoot shoe" is...
Here's how to successfully switch to barefoot shoes
If you haven't been regularly wearing barefoot shoes before, your feet and toes will need time to adjust to the new sensation. Barefoot shoes feel different than "normal" shoes with...
