FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

The short answer is: Start slowly. Give your body time to get used to using your muscles naturally, relax, and change its gait.

Don't wear the barefoot shoes all day long right away, but start with small intervals and work your way up slowly.

When jogging/running, you can start with a VERY short jog...about 30 seconds! When jogging in barefoot shoes, we highly recommend forefoot or midfoot running. When a short jog feels easy and enjoyable, add 10 seconds more to your next run. Then "lather, rinse, repeat."

Listen to your body. Let the fun guide you.

Adults: 12-17 mm

Children: 14-17 mm

For a natural rolling motion, your feet need at least 12 mm of additional space in the shoe. For good support, we recommend at least 12 mm and a maximum of 17 mm of additional space.

For children , the growth of the feet should be taken into account and at least 14 mm of space should be left at the front.

Yes, of course! Most of our customers wear socks with barefoot shoes. The term "barefoot shoe" simply refers to the fact that the thin, flexible sole and the wide, foot-shaped fit create a barefoot-like feeling.

We advise against this. The purpose of barefoot running is to strengthen the foot muscles and get the foot "back into shape." Orthopedic insoles take the opposite approach: They reinforce the acute condition of the foot. They don't encourage the development of the foot muscles, but rather relieve them. If there is no pathological reason, we recommend you cautiously try it without orthopedic insoles. Depending on your individual physical condition, additional orthopedic insoles are often no longer needed after a relatively short period of regular barefoot running. However, if in doubt, you should definitely consult your doctor.

When walking barefoot, the entire foot muscles are properly activated again, and the foot is forced to move naturally. This movement generates heat and can cause the foot to sweat. After the adjustment period, however, this is usually no more than normal. However, the feet often need to get used to the new freedom of movement. Afterward, the excessive foot sweating usually stops quickly.

The shoes of the leguano® brand are actually handmade in Germany, a true barefoot shoe manufacturer!

Skinners© products are also handmade, but in the Czech Republic. The abrasion-resistant polymer comes from Sweden, and the fine fibers from Italy.

The Estonian brand OmaKing© from Ritico OÜ is also handmade.

The popular American brand Xero Shoes© currently produces by machine in China, which the manufacturer says is "responsibly, ethically, and fairly manufactured in China."

Doghammer handcrafts its shoes in a family-run factory in northern Portugal. Custom toe separators are also handcrafted in Rosenheim, Germany, in collaboration with a facility for people with disabilities.

Merrell has production facilities in the USA, China, and Brazil. Like Xero Shoes, these shoes are machine-made.

While waterproof clothing forms a complete barrier against water, meaning not a single drop can escape, waterproof (also called "water-repellent") clothing and footwear can only protect you from the liquid to a certain extent.

Don't worry, the initial flaking of the bottom layer is normal and caused by excess material. It will stop after repeated use.

We therefore recommend wearing your shoes indoors first to break them in, so that the small rubber crumbs don't get carried out into nature but end up in the vacuum cleaner.

Once you've placed your order, you'll receive a confirmation email informing you that we've received your order. Once your order has been fully processed, you'll receive an email notification with your tracking information. Shipping costs are non-refundable in the event of a return.

Yes, that's no problem. Each of our shipments includes a return slip and a DHL parcel label. We encourage more conscious shopping behavior and have therefore gradually reduced the limit for purchases on account. However, especially for determining the right size, it's sometimes useful to order two pairs of shoes and return one.

Yes, in addition to deliveries within Germany, we also ship to selected EU member states (e.g. Austria, France, Spain, etc.). For orders outside Germany, a flat shipping fee of €14.90 applies. Unfortunately, shipping to Switzerland, the United Kingdom (UK), Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, and Vatican City is currently not possible.

Unfortunately, for hygiene reasons, we can only accept unworn returns. Perspiration and dirty floors are the main problems here. General hygiene regulations therefore make it impossible to accept worn garments. To avoid this problem, please make sure you try on your barefoot shoes with socks and on a completely clean surface.