barefoot Archives – Terradrift

Zero Drop Wide Toe Box Shoes: 7 Hiking Shoes That Let Your Toes Spread

Alisha McDarris — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 17:21:03 +0000

You know we love us some barefoot shoes here at Terradrift, from barefoot sandals to barefoot hiking shoes to barefoot boots for winter. We're seriously all about it. But for those of you who aren't quite fully committed to the whole barefoot shoe experience, but still want shoes that emphasize healthy posture and plenty of space for your toes to spread, zero drop wide toe box shoes are just the thing. Here are 7 of our favorite more sustainable options.

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Vivobarefoot Magna Lite WR SG: One Barefoot Hiking Boot to Rule Them All?

Alisha McDarris — Thu, 18 Jul 2024 21:16:58 +0000

At Terradrift, we prioritize reducing overconsumption and buying versatile products to lessen the massive amount of waste created by the outdoor and apparel industries. It's far more sustainable to own one item that can do five things well than five items that each do one thing well (also, it makes more room in our closet to store luggage...). So when we learned about the Vivobarefoot Magna Lite WR SG, a minimalist barefoot hiking boot billed as sustainable, lightweight, water-resistant, ultra-flexible, and hyper-versatile, we were intrigued. So we tested them out to see if they lived up to the hype.

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The 9 Best Minimalist and Barefoot Hiking Boots and Shoes for Outdoor Adventure!

Alisha McDarris — Fri, 17 May 2024 15:09:57 +0000

We shout a lot about barefoot shoes here at Terradrift. But that's because we believe in the concept not just as a more comfortable and freeing way to exist in the world, but as a way to promote better foot function, balance, stability, and natural movement. After all, our feet were designed to move just the way they are, without all the extra support and cushioning (and the decidedly non foot-shaped design of modern footwear), so let's let them! So if you're headed out on a hike soon, check out what we think are the best barefoot hiking boots and shoes in town and free your feet.

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How to Transition to Barefoot Shoes

Alisha McDarris — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:45:41 +0000

I'm obsessed with barefoot shoes. It's pretty much all I own at this point. But here's the thing: you can't just dive right into wearing barefoot shoes full-time whether you want to wear them hiking, running, or just around town. It takes some transitioning to get used to minimalist shoes with plenty of ground feel, flexible soles, zero drop, and no arch support. So we chatted with John Wadley, the VP of product development at Xero Shoes, to talk about how to transition to barefoot shoes the right way!

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The 3 Best Waterproof Barefoot Hiking Boots for Winter

Alisha McDarris — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:01:00 +0000

You know we're big fans of barefoot shoes here at Terradrift. We love barefoot hiking boots, barefoot sandals, and barefoot shoes for daily wear. But one category we haven't focused on yet is sustainable waterproof barefoot hiking boots for cool weather! So we did some digging, tested a few pairs in the cold and snow, and share what we think of them right here, right now.

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Our 5 Favorite Minimalist and Barefoot Shoes for Every Season!

Alisha McDarris — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 01:18:18 +0000

Barefoot shoes. We freaking love them here at Terradrift. And when it comes to barefoot shoes, we’ve tested a lot because I’m all in on the whole barefoot/minimalist shoe movement. …

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