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barefoot footwear - any experience?

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NotaGrannie Thu 20-Nov-25 18:49:35

Polar - Non-slip & water-repellant winter barefoot shoes (Unisex) – Purestep

Hello, has anyone tried and experienced these "barefoot shoes" is the marketing/publicity true, are they comfortable and feel safe to walk in?

Mollygo Wed 26-Nov-25 17:40:07

Still waiting for ours to arrive. I’m a bit confused by the chat about helping you be more aware of the surface you’re walking on, together with their advert for extra insoles, for comfort etc.

PamelaJ1 Thu 27-Nov-25 06:51:25

Very often Mollygo there are so many times when I don’t want to be more aware of the surface I’m walking on!
I go barefoot in the house and sometimes in the garden but that’s it.
I my flower child period I was once refused entry to the Peninsula hotel in HK because I wasn’t wearing shoes. That showed me the error of my ways and I put my shoes back on.

shysal Thu 27-Nov-25 11:01:37

I read the advert on my laptop this morning and decided to try some. However, I did what I usually do with these promotions and looked on Ebay. I found some identical ones for £21 with return option so have ordered a pair. I have bunions and crossed toes so hope the large toe box will be comfortable .
One icy morning I put one Skechers work shoe-clad foot outside my back door and felt it slip on the textured rubber mat, which has made me nervous about my usual daily walk. The barefoot boots are supposed to be safer on ice.
I will report back when they arrive.

shysal Thu 01-Jan-26 10:26:21

I have at last tried my bare-foot boots in the icy weather. They are fabulous! I have tried to slide them on icy pavements and they do not slip. I kept to my usual size and the wide toe box accommodates my bunions and crossed toes. The fur lining is warm and comfortable, although the nature of the soles means that I feel every lump and bump underfoot. I have not tried a long walk yet and fear that my feet could become sore, but I will try one day while carrying a spare pair in case.
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/388755091501?var=655864438711