Finding barefoot shoes that suit your feet
Room for your toes, thin and flexible soles, and a heel that sits level with the forefoot: these are typical features of barefoot shoes. That level sole is often described as “zero drop”. The fit and feel still vary between brands, so toe shape, width and sole thickness are useful details to compare as you explore.
I have gathered brands based in Europe that make their shoes here, starting with barefoot specialists and followed by brands with a barefoot range within a wider collection. Both sections are grouped by where each business is based. You will find production countries and guide prices alongside each brand, plus a link to its full profile for a closer look at the materials and how the shoes are made.
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Barefoot shoe brands making their shoes in Europe
These brands put barefoot footwear at the centre of their collections, with options for different ages, foot shapes and occasions.
Barefoot brands from
Spain
Sambas the Bambas
Unisex Made in Spain up to 200€
Vegan barefoot shoes designed in Granada and made in Spain, with wide toe boxes and flexible soles across sneakers, ballet flats, Mary Janes and boots.
OHNE PROJECT
Unisex Made in Portugal and Spain up to 200€
Spanish barefoot footwear brand making vegan sneakers, boots and sandals in Spain and Portugal, with wide toe boxes and flexible soles.
SHUU
For women, men & children Made in Spain up to 200€
Barefoot shoes handmade in Villena, Spain, including women’s loafers, ballet flats, Mary Janes and boots, plus children’s footwear.
Barevene
For women Made in Spain up to 200€
Spanish barefoot footwear brand specialising in women’s Mary Janes, handmade in local workshops with wide toe boxes and thin, flexible, zero-drop soles.
The Nude Foot
Unisex Made in Spain up to 200€
Spanish barefoot sneaker brand with shoes handmade in Spain for training and everyday wear, featuring wide toe boxes and thin, flexible soles.
Barefoot brands from
Germany
Senmotic
Unisex Made in Germany 200€ to 400€
German barefoot shoemaker making leather shoes in its own Weißenfels workshop, with resoling on selected models and individual fit adjustments.
BLUSUN
For women & men Made in Portugal up to 200€
German barefoot shoe brand making sneakers and boots in family-run factories in Portugal, with both leather and vegan options.
leguano
Unisex Made in Germany up to 200€
German barefoot shoemaker producing sneakers, slip-ons and boots in Buchholz im Westerwald and Ulm, with thin, flexible soles featuring rounded studs.
Barefoot brands from
the Czech Republic
LUKS Barefoot
For women & men Made in the Czech Republic up to 200€
Czech family shoemaker making barefoot leather shoes to order in its own workshop, with different widths and fit adjustments on selected styles.
Bohempia
For women & men Made in the Czech Republic and Romania up to 200€
Prague barefoot footwear brand making vegan sneakers and boots in Romania and the Czech Republic, with hemp canvas styles and options for wider feet.
Barefoot brands from
Romania
LANG.S
Unisex Made in Portugal and Romania up to 200€
Romanian family shoemaker making barefoot shoes for children and adults by hand in Romania and Portugal, with leather and vegan options.
Timmo
For women & children Made in Romania up to 200€
Romanian shoemaker with leather barefoot shoes for children and women, made by hand in its own Mrenești workshop.
Barefoot brands from
Bulgaria
Zeazoo
For women & children Made in Bulgaria up to 200€
Bulgarian family shoemaker making barefoot sandals, boots and slippers for children and women in its own workshop, with leather and vegan options.
Barefoot brands from
Denmark
JOA barefoot
Unisex Made in Portugal up to 200€
Minimalist unisex barefoot sneakers designed in Copenhagen and handmade in Portugal by a family-owned manufacturer, with wide toe boxes, zero drop and flexible soles.
Barefoot brands from
France
Fleeters
For women, men & children Made in Portugal up to 200€
French barefoot footwear brand with sneakers, sandals, loafers and Derby shoes handcrafted in Portugal, with wide toe boxes and flexible soles.
Barefoot brands from
Poland
Pikobare
For women & men Made in Poland up to 200€
Polish footwear brand making leather barefoot sneakers, loafers and boots, with flexible soles and thicker insoles for added cushioning.
Barefoot brands from
Portugal
Mukishoes
Unisex Made in Portugal up to 200€
Portuguese barefoot footwear brand with adults’ and children’s shoes handcrafted in northern Portugal, using organic cotton, cork, wool and leather.
More European brands with a barefoot range
You can also find barefoot shoes within the wider collections of these brands. Look for the specific barefoot range when browsing, as the same features do not apply to every style.
Brands from
Spain
Vesica Piscis
Unisex Made in Spain up to 200€
Spanish vegan footwear brand with sneakers, boots, sandals and barefoot styles handmade to order in its own factory in Elche, using hemp and recycled textiles.
Bryan Stepwise
For women Made in Spain up to 200€
Spanish women’s shoe brand making leather sandals, ballet flats and boots by hand in its own workshops in Elche, Alicante.
Clotsy
For women Made in Portugal and Spain up to 200€
Spanish vegan brand making women’s clothing, underwear and barefoot shoes in family workshops in Spain and Portugal.
Wonders
For women & men Made in Spain up to 200€
Spanish footwear brand making women’s sneakers, loafers, flats and boots in its own Elche facilities, with a focus on comfort and a smaller men’s sneaker range.
Dolfie
Unisex Made in Portugal up to 200€
Independent Spanish footwear brand making zero-drop sneakers, loafers and boots with roomy toe boxes, handcrafted in family-run workshops in Portugal.
Flamingos’ Life
Unisex Made in Portugal and Spain up to 200€
Elche sneaker brand making retro and barefoot styles in Portugal and Spain, using plant-based materials, recycled polyester and recovered leather.
Brands from
the Czech Republic
FARE
For women, men & children Made in the Czech Republic up to 200€
Czech family shoemaker producing children’s and adults’ shoes in its own Valašské Klobouky factory, with classic and barefoot ranges.
Kave Footwear
Unisex Made in the Czech Republic and Slovakia up to 200€
Czech sneaker brand making limited collections in Slovakia and the Czech Republic, using leftover materials, recycled rubber and coffee grounds.
Brands from
France
Zèta
Unisex Made in Portugal up to 200€
Bordeaux vegan footwear brand with trainers, loafers and sandals assembled by hand in northern Portugal, using leather alternatives made with plant by-products.
Brands from
Germany
Doghammer
For women, men & children Made in Germany and Portugal up to 200€
Rosenheim footwear brand with barefoot and outdoor shoes made in Portugal using cork, wool and leather, plus custom sandals made in its own German workshop.
Brands from
Slovenia
Proalp
For women & men Made in Slovenia up to 200€
Barefoot shoes and hiking footwear developed, designed and manufactured in Tržič, Slovenia, from materials sourced within 350 km of the workshop.
Brands from
the United Kingdom
Goral
For men Made in the United Kingdom 200€ to 400€
Resoleable footwear crafted at the Goral & Son family workshop in Sheffield, England, for Goral's own line and for other British fashion brands.
Once you have a pair in mind, compare your foot measurements with the brand’s own sizing guidance and check the model’s width, sole and insole details. To explore more footwear made in Europe, visit the brand directory or continue browsing the European shoe guide.
