Barefoot

Barefoot vs. Traditional shoes?

Here is how typical barefoot shoes stack up against other shoe types

Why are barefoot shoe features healthy?

Barefoot footwear or barefoot shoes offers a healthier, more natural option compared to typical shoes through the following features:

Wide Toe Box: allowing your toes to splay and avoid being cramped, thus giving you increased stability
Zero Drop: placing your toes and heels on a flat level and avoiding an angled unnatural stance
Flexible Sole: providing a highly mobile sole and shoe materials that enhance flexibility and build up stabilising muscles

Our feet are complex, with 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 20 muscles in each. These work together to support movement and absorb shocks, but standard shoes limit the natural movement of the foot, particularly the arch, which can result in injuries or impaired function over time.

Issues with Traditional shoes

Damages to your foot structure: Traditional shoes often change how our feet interact with the ground, leading to weaker muscles and decreased foot sensitivity over time. This can cause foot health issues such as bunions (hallux valgus), hammer toes and increase the risk of injury, particularly as we age.
Sub-optimal materials: Historically, early footwear was simple, made from materials like animal skins that allowed for more natural foot movement. However, modern shoes often include thick heels and rigid soles that dull sensory input, affecting the way we move and causing a loss of foot strength, flexibility and breathability.

What we're doing at LONO to take care of your feet

At LONO, we believe in the power of minimalist footwear to enhance foot health and overall well-being.

Our shoes are designed to allow your feet to move as nature intended: helping you rediscover the strength and flexibility you've lost over time.
Optimal materials: crafted from flexible, breathable and biodegradable materials, our shoes will be there every step you make into a healthier and more natural future. Check out the Nature Benefits and Product pages for more info.

For new barefooters

3 tips to get started

If you are new to the barefoot game, there are some things to prepare yourself for. Here are 3 tips to get started on your barefoot journey.

How intensive should my training be to get used to barefoot shoes?

While the answer may vary depending on your experience, what we found helpful was to gradually build up strength over a few weeks.

For those brand new to barefoot shoes and with more sensitive foot conditions you may consider to start by doing some light walking around your neighbourhood, stopping prior to any pain.

While for those more confident in their abilities, you may consider to do light jogs and build out a routine at a pace that ensures your feet feel well-exercised but not aching. Time for recovery will also be key for everyone.

Are there ways to adjust the shoes to achieve different levels of the barefoot feeling?

Absolutely! Our shoes have been designed in a way that you can wear the original inserts to give you a moderate barefoot experience.

If you find that you still need more cushion to help you transition to barefoot shoes, then we offer thicker add-on Earth InSoles. You can also consider to wear thicker socks to help with the cushioning.

And finally if you are seeking a more raw barefoot feeling with a harder sole, then taking out the original insole will reveal a bare minimum 6mm sole that is still designed to have grip but feel more rugged. Ideal for those looking to take their strength-building to the next level!

Are there any other exercises that can help me strengthen my feet muscles?

Maintaining a good stretching routine is imperative to reduce the risk of injury.

Muscle massaging techniques such as foot rolling with a mobility ball can also help loosen up the muscles in tandem with your barefoot training.

What do the experts think of our product?

Anya's Review

Anyasreviews

The Lono Flow is a true barefoot shoe that I really like! The stretchy uppers are soft and comfortable, and the outsole is really thin and flexible – everything I look for in a shoe!

Foltsy

AndrewFolts

Overall the Lono Flow is a rare example of an affordable barefoot shoe that not only competes with more premium brands at twice the price but actually improves on them with some clever features.

That Fit Friend

Thatfitfriend

The FLOW works well for cross-training, and if you want a budget-friendly option and routinely do athletic, circuit, and mobility-focused sessions, then you’ll like this shoe.

Barefoot Strength Project

TheBarefootStrengthProject

The absolute thing I love is that lono has been listening to barefoot consumers and fixing existing problems, I think that’s hugely commendable!

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I bought the Lono Wild for a friend as I loved the pair I bought earlier

I bought the Lono Wild for a friend as I loved the pair I bought earlier. I also decided needed a second pair so went for the Wild Lite. I wear mine everywhere and despite having a huge shoe collection I don't want to wear any of my other pairs.Let'sjust say I'm a big fan of what Lono is doing.

Son perfectas

Son perfectas, muy cómodas y de calidad, volveré a comprar

I loved the shoes

I loved the shoes. They are very lightweight, flexible and comfortable. I wish you do a winter version as well.

My second pair

Love these shows so much I bought a second pair

Comfortable

Comfortable, earth friendly insoles :)

My favorite shoes! I’m a gym and yoga teacher

My favorite shoes! I’m a gym and yoga teacher.

Love them

Comfortable and surprisingly warm and waterproof!

Best value

Best value shoes

Me encantan

Me encantan , súper cómodas, material resistente y se ponen con facilidad

Amazing shoes

Looks good, comftrable, protects your legs when you run

I Love my Wild Kai Trail Hiking Shoes

I Love my Wild Kai Trail Hiking Shoes.
My wide feet fit perfectly ...its hard to find a wide fitting so i am very happy.

I love my Lono shoes

I love my Lono shoes. They have good grip on muddy paths and wet grass. I love the leather upper and the colour. I have only been able to try them for a week or two and I have only tried them in light rain, but so far, they have kept my feet perfectly dry.

Great

Great

Excellent service to exchange the

Excellent service to exchange the size

3rd pair this year

love barefoot shoes, lono barefoot shoes is very comfy with reasonable price.

Great for outdoor activities

Im wearing it for my travels outside of hanoi. It provides me better comfort and protection on dirt trails but still has the signature barefoot feel.

i love it

i love it, the color tone is what i want

Nice shoes! The quality is

Nice shoes! The quality is great!

These are absolutely great and comfortable shoes; I would definitely buy them again in the future

These are absolutely great and comfortable shoes; I would definitely buy them again in the future.

Great look and

Great look and comfort!

Top Shoes

I recently purchased these https://www.bata.com.pk/collections/men-collection/products/851-6542 and I’m genuinely impressed with the overall quality. The material feels durable and premium, and the stitching is clean and strong. They are extremely comfortable to wear, even for long hours, and provide great support for both walking and daily use.

The design is stylish yet simple, making them suitable for casual as well as semi-formal outfits. The sole has a good grip, and the cushioning makes every step feel light and stable.

Overall, these https://www.bata.com.pk/collections/men-collection/products/851-6542 offer great value for money. Highly recommended for anyone looking for comfort, durability, and style in one pair!

Instantly really comfy!

Really comfy! I just wore them yesterday for the first time around the city. Zero breaking in. I have wide toes and one foot had a dropped arch. Both feet were fine! Look forward to using them hiking.

My new everyday sneaker

This sneaker is incredible. It’s perfect for a busy mom like me who appreciates getting out the door quickly. the slip on feature is a game changer. It’s actually super comfy and feels very stable for chasing littles around. No ankle sprains here! 10/10

Very pleased

Very pleased. My first barefoot shoes and have been an easy transition so far. Very comfortable and have held up great after a month or so of hiking a couple times a week.

Feel great

Feel great and look great!

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