Forager negro

I rarely write reviews because I'm not great with words, but these shoes were amazing from the moment I put them on! Based on the size chart I ordered my normal size, a 9.5. They fit perfectly, but may be a bit loose if they stretch any more (I'm not overly concerned, they loosened up a little bit so far but still fit fine). Already contemplating getting them in another colour!

Bought these for my husband for a wedding last minute. They didn’t arrive in time for the wedding but he loves them anyway. They’re a huge favorite and he wears them anytime he’s not at work.

I have the brown pair and they are so comfortable but needed the black pair too! I will always have a pair of these shoes.

These were my first pair of truly minimalist shoes, and they changed my life.

From the moment I first wore them, my neuroma pain vanished, and I never had another case of plantar fasciitis. I had had very severe foot pain in my 50s, and now in my 60s it’s just gone. I know not everyone can transition so fast, but for me it was instant and miraculous.

I never wear traditional shoes any more. In fact, my feet have become so muscular and my toes have become so free and wide that I couldn’t get into traditional shoes if I wanted to.

It is surprising how few moccasins are actually barefoot-friendly. So many have a narrow toe box or a stiff sole. I wanted something REALLY versatile that is a little more dressy, but that I can also wear casually with jeans (or even shorts). These are it! I chose the black color with black stitching, since the other leather colors looked more casual to me. I did remove the toggle from the elastic cord and tie a knot instead for a more streamlined look, which actually seems more secure and and looks fantastic!

Fit-wise, I have bony, low volume feet, so adding some tongue pads and wearing with no-show socks (OR using insoles) makes them fit perfect. I will also be able to wear with thicker socks in winter due to the extra room, which is a plus. The included insole is a little sweaty in summer, but hey, these are leather shoes; they are not going to be breezy.

I have 24x9.6cm (when splayed) Greek feet with narrow heels (duck shape) and I sized down to a 7. My toes touch the top seam, but there is still plenty of splay room, which is just what I wanted.

There is an inner seam in the bottom back, where the sole meets the heel, that was a little irritating at first, but is softening. I also trimmed that bit a little, which helped.

I purchased these mostly for casual and dressy-casual wear, but they are so comfortable, I might also use them as a walking shoe, Thanks, Unshoes, for making a truly comfortable and versatile shoe.