Unisex barefoot shoe

Barefoot shoes follow the natural shape of the foot and offer the toes room to move, while at the same time being extremely light and extremely flexible in order to provide a rolling and wearing behavior similar to walking barefoot. This barefoot shoe from Grand Step Shoes also combines all of these characteristics and also scores with other unusual features. For example, unlike many of its almost entirely synthetic relatives, it is made to a large extent from natural materials. The upper and lining are made from a sophisticated, durable blend of hard-wearing hemp, soft lyocell and skin-friendly cotton, which is very comfortable to wear (including the foot climate). A little elastane also increases the stretch and shape retention of the fabric. An elastic knitted cuff above the lacing also ensures a good fit at the ankle. The top of the insole is made of hemp. The slightly profiled outsole made of thermoplastic rubber provides good grip on (almost) any surface. Grand Step Shoes has the barefoot shoe manufactured by Sambas the Bambas in Spain, a company specializing in shoes of this type.

Grand Step Shoes is a brand known for comfortable shoes for more than 25 years – let alone for producing these shoes sustainably from natural materials and in fair working conditions. The Mainz-founded label, based in Pirmasens by now, places great value on high requirements for testing and certifying regarding its production materials. Indeed, Grand Step Shoes adheres to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and follows the IVN guidelines (International Association of the Natural Textile Industry). Grand Step Shoes has been working with the same partners in manufacturing for years and maintains close, personal contact with the workshops, often small family businesses, in Europe and Vietnam. Adherence to an internationally recognised “Code of Conduct” ensures that the people employed there work under fair conditions and get adequate pay. These criteria also apply to the companies involved in the entire supply chain. While showing such scrutiny in production, it’s no wonder that Grand Step Shoes is similarly meticulous when it comes to wearing comfort – the diligence borne of profound insight into the foot’s anatomy and superior knowledge of suitable materials.