Grounded Footwear Avis 

I just wore the boots while walking my dogs at the park. So comfortable. Super lightweight and flexible. Really looking forward to wearing them in the snow. We go off the sidewalk at the park and into the grass. I just ordered their tennis shoes in black. Can't wait for them to arrive.

These shoes are extremely lightweight and flimsy. THey are comfortable and I like them fine for in-house wear, could never wear wore out, so my large toe is exposed.hem outside.

Also do not hold up. After about four months of use, the toebos of my show

I wear a 7.5 after doing research I decided to purchase a size 7. They arrived and they were too small. Reached out to customer service. They tried getting me to keep the old pair and than receive 30% off a new pair. After explaining for the third time the shoes are too small and it makes no sense to keep them, they offered an exchange. The size 8 arrived, they are too big and I cant make them tight enough. I honestly hate these shoes. They are uncomfortable, they slip off, and the are expensive. I've had better luck with the $20 Irun brand from Amazon. They fit great, quality is good, and I love them. I will never purchase barefoot brand again!

If I could given negative numbers of stars in my review I would! The shoes were too narrow in the toe box so I returned them. I have now given up on trying to get my money back as it simply is not something they do! They resell the same pair of shoes countless times as mine were obviously a return. They run you around in circles endlessly and never refund! B.S. company with crap shoes!! Purchased and returned in May 2025.

I received my Orca Barefoot shoes 5/26/25; today I notified the company that the shoes are already wearing out; I told them that I wear them 2-3 times per week; Their response was that I was past the 30 day trial period and they could not do anything. So, I would not recommend this company or “their” shoes.

Find someone else and don’t bother with Grounded Footwear!

So they advertise these as a revolutionary concept in footwear that will make all sorts of foot maladies disappear. They offer a 30-day, complete satisfaction, no questions asked warranty. Guess what? There's nothing special about these, and the identical concept, if not the actual shoe is available numerous places at significant savings. Moreover, the return was painful. First, I made it clear that they did not provide the arch support necessary for comfort, and were not particularly comfortable anyway. They just offered me 15% discount and keep them. "What does any discount matter on a product that is of no use to me?" a couple of days later it was 30%. I replied with the same response and indicated I wanted a return with full refund. Then I received a long email indicating how, where and when I was to return them. Each item was specific with no room for error, including that they were to be returned by USPS ONLY! They would not recognize any return done via any other carrier. Mind you, I had to pay the return shipping cost. They indicated the product is to not have been used and must be returned in all of it's original packaging. I guess you should be able to tell just by looking at the product when delivered that their SHOES were unsatisfactory. So much for no questions asked! They even require you to print the full page return instructions and put them in the package with the return items. I reached out 2-weeks after they had received the return to ask where my refund was. Again, more delays with moronic questions about confirming this was the order and item I returned, which I did. Then they requested the tracking number of the return, you know, the same tracking number that appears on the shipping label AND on the full page of information I was required to place INSIDE the return package. I won't speak to the product simply because they didn't work for me and I knew that in less than a minute wearing them in my home. However, the company and their policies are clearly designed to frustrate you into giving up an taking the discount and keeping them even if you can't/won't use them. Not a good company and certainly not easy to deal with in spite of the sugary emails about how they're here to help and understand completely. Even though I knew within minutes of receiving these that they were not for me, it took more than 45-days for me to receive the refund, and I had to chase it all over or my guess is, I still wouldn't have it. Do better or admit you're a crappy company with questionable ethics and morals so people can decide if they really want to do business with you.

I called the number to determine the status of my return, documented in my 21 August review.

Upon talking to "Star", I asked her about the status of my account, about the shoes that I returned 26 August. She told me That in order to activate the monies back to my account, I had to call in, and provide the tracking number. I told her I was never told this. She told me that it should have been told to me when I called the first time about the return. I told her it was not, and I included my email and phone number when I returned the shoes. She then told me that a credit had been issued to my credit card.

If this is a new company, they need to improve customer service, because it is sorely lacking.

The sole began to separate after about 5 days of mostly indoor wear. I also noticed they were being sold at Walmart for about 85% less (which they denied knowledge of). The customer service rep initially offered me 30% discount to keep them, when I refused they said I could return them on my dime and they would ship me a new pair. Going back and forth they finally agreed to ship me a replacement pair after I showcased their shoddy reviews. Will see if they actually do, either way I would stay away.

These resemble a shoe in shape only! They look and feel like beach shoes. And if you don't like them don't think you're getting a refund. All the links to return lead to nowhere.

Beware!!!! I placed my order and received a fake tracking number. Called customer service and they reshipped them. Received the shoes and they are horrible. Cheaply made. Feels like you are walking on concrete, no support at all and my feet hurt worse than before. Called to get my money back and they only offer a 50% discount. If I want a full refund, I have to pay to return them. Never again! Stick with Hoka's!!

This company uses a service that automatically provides your address. Trouble is, you can correct that address when you place an order but you cannot find what platform is supplying that information to the seller so that you can fix it more permanently.

I have run into this before and think I am addressing the issue approriately. However, my order was sent to an address I haven’t used in YEARS and I have no proof that I did/didn’t correct the ship-to address.

It’s frustrating and irritating to lose money on a purchase because a company relies on a service to which you have no access. It seems they bear some responsibility here and of course they claim the order was delivered. Yes, to an incorrect address. In another state.

I purchased a pair thinking they would be good for spin class. They aren't. The soles are way too thin. They are fine for just short errands though. The negative part comes where they offered a "bonus" pair of shoes for a greatly reduced rate. I said sure. My credit card was charged, but the second pair never arrived. I tried to dispute it with them through paypal and they gave the shipping number for the first pair, saying they had been shipped. VERY frustrated and disappointed in their service. I will be taking this up with my credit card company.

ZERO STARS!!! Adam claims it's all a misunderstanding... What a crock!!! Paid for GROUNDED SHOES ( RUN FROM THIS COMPANY)
STILL HAVE NOT RECEIVED MY ORDER. GAVE A FICTITIOUS TRACKING NUMBER ( USPS, THEY HAVE NO RECORD)! " I am personally going to the warehouse and check on your order" 😂😂😂 !
Folks!!! Run from Adam and his grounded shoe company!!! HE IS A SCAM!!!!

Returning a pair of shoes is a nightmare. I wouldn’t purchase from them again because of their customer service.

I purchased a pair of Freedom Grounded Shoes from Grounded Footwear and contacted the support team about how I intended to use their shoes. I explained that I do a 4 mile walk on the streets of my neighborhood and walk at a very brisk pace. They assured me that their shoes would provide enough support for my walks. After my walk 4 mile walk my feet were very sore and stressed my FHL tendon and it completely ruptured. I would advise anyone that purchases these shoes to only walk on softer surfaces.

I bought a pair of these. I really loved them at first. Less than 60 days later they are falling apart at the toe area where cloth and rubber come together . In fact there are holes. I contacted them and they said because I had worn them they couldn't take them back. Offered me a small percentage off a new pair. Why would I buy another pair of black ones when they don't stand behind their products. They offered 15% refund.... I am out alot more. I wouldn't recommend any company who doesn't stand behind their products.

Their 30 day complete satisfaction guaranty is total BS! Read the fine print!! The item can only be returned if unused, unopened and in original packaging. How the hell do you try them to see if they fit or are as comfortable as advertised?!?! DO NOT BUY FROM THEM!!!

I bought a pair of these shoes, they did not fit, nor did I like the material they are made from. I returned them in good faith and perfect condition the next day and they did not give my money back even though I had proof of the purchase....they are a terrible company! People must be very vigilant in returning their shoes, I had lots of proof and emails saved but they still did not give my money back.....scam!

Comfortable. Lightweight. But the shoe liner does not stick to bottom of shoe so it comes out every time I take them off. Eventually tore and I can’t find a good replacement, I tried to return within 30 days and instead of just taking them back for a full refund we had to negotiate a price where I would be willing to keep them.

This will be a detailed review comparing them to Xero shoes and Altra running shoes, both of which are similar barefoot shoes, though Altras have some padding for distance runners. Grounded Footwear shoes fail on every possible front while still technically qualifying as barefoot shoes.
1. Quality: Downright cheap. Shiny plastic film quality of build. Feels like a cheap pair of slippers and while the size forms to your foot, it twists and slips at every movement. The lace is a cheap bungee, so you can rest assured it will come loose in a hurry.
2. Form: The toe box is wide, but the center and heel are narrow, and the toe pads are ridiculous. Place a thin sheet of cardboard under your foot, cut it so thing that you have to carefully balance on it, and place small pebbles under each toe to further throw off your balance. That is the Grounded Footwear experience.
3. Utility: I prefer to life barefoot, but the gym understandably does not allow this, so I use barefoot shoes. Using these for squats is a recipe for injury. I was struggling to maintain my balance and form as I had to focus more on the awful shoe design than on my form. The flat shape is fine, but it is far too thin on the bottom with far too flimsy a material around it to keep it beneath your feet. You will wind up half off the thin support and angled off of your own shoes.
4. Comparison: I have used Xero shoes for over a year now for this same purpose, and Altras for running. Their toe box is wider than Grounded, the front does not have that absurd bump under each toe, and the overall base pad of the shoe is wide enough that you do not slip off of it.
5. Conclusion: Sum total, this fails to be a viable shoe for any purpose. This is a safety hazard and an embarrassment, they should all be ashamed. Oh, and you can't return them once opened, so enjoy contributing to cheap plastic waste. No wonder there's no option to leave a review on their website.