2025 Trendy Sneakers from Barefoot Shoe Brands 

The Onitsuka Tigers seem to be the sneaker of the moment, so the barefoot shoe heavily inspired by these had to take the first spot. The Saguaro Shoes Dash have sold out multiple times, so I’m just hoping they restock. Saguaro Shoes is an affordable barefoot shoe brand, and with my code KELLY15, you can grab these for about $50. The Dash sneakers feature mesh and microfiber uppers on some, with canvas and microfiber on others. They come in several bright and bold colorways. The soles are flat and flexible, and I find them true to size (that’s an EU38 for me).

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These are easily one of my favorite pairs of Xero Shoes ever. Personally, I think they’re one of their best designs—and as someone who spent a few years wearing the New Balance 574s, these feel like the perfect barefoot-friendly throwback.

They’ve got that same retro runner vibe with a casual, wear-everywhere look, but with all the barefoot features we love: zero drop, flexible sole, and a roomy toe box. The nylon and suede uppers feel durable yet lightweight, and they strike that rare balance between sporty and stylish. I love the white and grey color way with maroon accents, but they have darker versions too. If you’re looking for a barefoot sneaker that nails the classic athletic aesthetic, the Wynn is it. I’m wearing a size US7.5, which is my usually size for Xero.

Dolphie Paradise might be new to barefoot shoes, but they’re definitely not new to designing cool, classic sneakers. After years as a conventional shoe brand, they made a full transition—completely redesigning their styles to feature wide toe boxes, zero-drop construction, and flexible soles.

What I love most is that they’ve kept their own unique design point of view, though if you’re trying to get that New Balance chunky sneaker look, I think these fit the bill! They bring serious style cred and experience to the barefoot world, and it shows.

These come with two sets of insoles: 8mm and 3mm. The 8mm is a lot of cushion, and makes the shoes better-suited to those with low volume feet. I wear these in an EU38 with the 3mm insole.

Spain seems to be the birthplace of cool, retro barefoot sneakers at the moment— and Brambas is one of the newest options. Brambas launched on Kickstarter earlier this year with their Calabria 165 sneaker, made with corn leather uppers and soft bamboo lining. I opted for my usual size, an EU38, and they feel like the perfect fit. 

The Adidas Samba felt like *the* sneaker of 2024, and it looks like they’ll still be one of most popular options throughout 2024–especially in bright, bold colors. Blusun is fully on board with that trend, with colors like hot pinks, brilliant blues, and this beautiful green. But don’t worry, if you’re into neutrals, they have that too. The Blusun brand may be new in 2024, but it was launched by a pair of barefoot shoe industry veterans. All of the shoes feel incredibly well-made, and have super flexible soles. These sneakers fit narrower, lower volume feet best. I opted for an EU37. They fit well length-wise, but as they have a narrower fit, I might’ve been better off opting for a size up for more width and volume.

Check out more barefoot alternatives to the Adidas Samba here.

A simple leather sneaker is always in style, and these Groundies Universe have subtle details that are reminiscent of the Adidas Stan Smith shoes. I wear these in an EU38.

Groundies now has separate websites for the US and all other international orders, so make sure you’re on the correct one when ordering.

I could honestly put all of Dolfie’s new barefoot line in this post as I personally think they’re one of the coolest new additions to barefoot shoes in 2025. But the Dylan deserves a special shout out as something totally unique, with its skater vibe and embroidered uppers. The Dylan style also comes in tan or black suede or another canvas option with tie dye. I wear all the Dolfie shoes I’ve tried in an EU38, including the Dylan.