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Why these Barefoot Shoes Are Taking Over in 2025 - 10 Reasons to Make the Switch

By Jade Wright | Last updated 12 March 2025

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According to many European podiatrists, Traditional shoes have 2 problems that can no longer be ignored:

1) Their Narrow & Standard shape restricts the Natural movement of the feet and impairs Mobility and Sensory feedback.

2) Foam overload is making your feet weak.

It’s time to get back to basic and move naturally. Grönanda shoes deliver comfort, performance, and a true barefoot feel—perfect for workouts and daily life.

Comparison of improper (left) and proper (right) foot alignment in sandals with toe separators.

1. Wide Toe Box to Wiggle & Spread Your Toes

Traditional shoes squeeze and compress toes. Toe spread is essential to improve the balance and overall flexibility of the foot.

Grönanda's Wide & Anatomical design reduces pressure and discomfort in the toe area, making it ideal for individuals with conditions such as bunions, hammertoes, swollen feet or other foot issues that require extra room.

Illustration comparing narrow and wide shoe toe box designs.

1. Wide Toe Box to Wiggle & Spread Your Toes

Traditional shoes squeeze and compress toes. Toe spread is essential to improve the balance and overall flexibility of the foot.

Comparison of shoes with heel elevation and zero drop design.

2. Zero Drop Angle to Strengthen Foot & Leg Muscles

Traditional shoes are Cushioned, have a Heel elevation of 4-5 cm, which destroys optimal sensory feedback and unbalances weight distribution. This misalignment weakens the Foot and Leg muscles.

The Zero Drop Angle of Barefoot shoes aligns the Heel-Midfoot-Toe on the same level, so the weight is evenly distributed over all points of the foot and this develops much more strength and balance.

Three people in different settings: hiking, stretching in the snow, and showing a shoe sole indoors.

3. Slip-Resistant on Wet, Muddy & Rocky terrain

Grönanda provides shoes featuring a sturdy rubber sole with excellent slip-resistant traction that keep your feet firmly rooted on wet, muddy and rocky terrain.

The outsole is made from High performance rubber with an aggressive off-trail lug design, this outsole gives Feet the Strongest Grip, even in the most challenging environments.

Comparison of posture in barefoot shoes versus traditional shoes.

4. Natural Arch Support for Healthier Posture

The inner soles of the barefoot shoes have Anatomical support that helps maintain the natural curvature of the spine, preventing knee, hip or back pain.

Comparison of a zero-drop sneaker and a dress shoe with heel elevation.

2. Zero Drop Angle to Strengthen Foot & Leg Muscles

A collage of three people enjoying outdoor activities and exercise, showcasing different fitness styles.

3. Slip-Resistant on Wet, Muddy & Rocky terrain

Grönanda provides shoes featuring a sturdy rubber sole with excellent slip-resistant traction that keep your feet firmly rooted on wet, muddy and rocky terrain.

The outsole is made from High performance rubber with an aggressive off-trail lug design, this outsole gives Feet the Strongest Grip, even in the most challenging environments.

Illustration comparing posture in barefoot shoes versus traditional shoes.

4. Natural Arch Support for Healthier Posture

The inner soles of the barefoot shoes have Anatomical support that helps maintain the natural curvature of the spine, preventing knee, hip or back pain.

Three images: a woman at the gym, a woman reading, and a person walking outdoors.

5. Halve Leg Fatigue during daily activities

These shoes are designed for people who have jobs that require to be on their feet all the time.

Their completely flexible & super-lightweight construction allows the foot to bend and articulate, facilitating everyday movements and halving fatigue during daily activities from work to exercise.

Shoes that are able to conserve energy are a game-changer during long shifts and for returning home without leg fatigue.

Comparison of foot alignment in traditional vs. barefoot shoes with colored lines.

6. Prevents Injuries & Sprains

The thin & flat sole of barefoot shoes helps stabilise the foot, improving the feeling with the ground, reducing the risk of over-pronation (when the foot bends too far inwards) or supination (when the foot bends too far outwards), both of which can negatively affect the ankle, leading to irreparable injuries.

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5. Halve Leg Fatigue during daily activities

These shoes are designed for people who have jobs that require to be on their feet all the time.

Shoes that are able to conserve energy are a game-changer during long shifts and for returning home without leg fatigue.

Comparison of foot alignment in traditional versus barefoot shoes with red and green lines.

6. Prevents Injuries & Sprains

Digital foot scanning and analysis using tablets and specialized equipment.

7. Developed with European Podiatrists

While Traditional footwear continues to become bulkier and less natural, our innate flexibility, strength, and balance is suffering.

To solve this problem, we set out to create the world's most adaptive shoes—ones that move with your feet, not against them.

A collage of people showcasing various Vibram FiveFingers shoes in different styles and colors.

8. Over 130,000 Happy clients wear Grönanda barefoot shoes daily

Thousands of people have stopped having their Feet Atrophied by Traditional shoes and have regained the ability to Feel & the Freedom to move as they should simply by wearing Barefoot shoes.

Various foot scanning technologies in use for podiatry and orthopedic analysis.

7. Developed with European Podiatrists

While Traditional footwear continues to become bulkier and less natural, our innate flexibility, strength, and balance is suffering.

To solve this problem, we set out to create the world's most adaptive shoes—ones that move with your feet, not against them.

Person wearing tan hiking boots on rocky terrain; '1 Year Outsole Warranty' icon displayed.

9. 1-Year Outsole Warranty

Our High performance & Slip-resistant outsole is designed to provide natural comfort, durability, and an authentic barefoot experience.

So if the sole of your shoes wears down before 1 year with a noticeable loss of grip, we will replace your shoes Free of charge.

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10. FREE Training Course by Julia Mitchell with every order

Grönanda for this week decided to give a Exclusive Gift with every order to help you embark on your barefoot journey in 2025.

With every order you will get for FREE our Premium Video Training Course presented by a Foot Nerd like Julia Mitchell with over 20 Exercises to greatly improve the Health of your Feet.