01 Highest score of 38
Vivobarefoot Motus Strength
The best thing I've worn under a barbell. Expensive everywhere else.
Barefoot shoe reviews UK 38 reviewed Latest scored review 16 September 2026
What's under your feet?
Pick your situation. I'll show you the shoe I'd actually wear.
Eight situations. 38 scored reviews behind them. Every score, ranked →
38 published reviews I wear, photograph, score and write every review Shop links are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same either way
The shortlist
02 Cheapest USD pair at 4.0+
Xero Shoes Mesa Trail
Good at the price. Its successor is better, and the review says why.
03 Newest score
Freet Danum
Roomy and comfortable through long shifts. Wet grass gets through the knit quickly.
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All 38, best to worst.
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Browse all 38 scored reviews
- Vivobarefoot Motus Strength 4.8 out of 5
- Vivobarefoot RA III 4.6 out of 5
- Vivobarefoot Primus Lite 3.5 4.6 out of 5
- Freet Danum 4.6 out of 5
- Vivobarefoot Gobi II Hemp 4.5 out of 5
- Freet Mooch 4.5 out of 5
- Vivobarefoot Gobi III Suede 4.4 out of 5
- Xero Shoes Z Trek Sandals Long Term 4.4 out of 5
- Xero Shoes Genesis Sandals BareTread 4.4 out of 5
- Xero Shoes Mesa Trail II 4.4 out of 5
- Freet Durham 4.4 out of 5
- Xero Shoes Zelen 4.3 out of 5
- Xero Shoes Nexus Knit 4.3 out of 5
- Xero Shoes Prio Neo 4.3 out of 5
- XERO Shoes Scrambler Low 4.3 out of 5
- Xero Shoes Forza Runner 4.3 out of 5
- Hobibear 4.3 out of 5
- Xero Shoes Prio 4.2 out of 5
- Xero Shoes HFS II 4.2 out of 5
- Xero Shoes Daylite Hiker Fusion 4.2 out of 5
- Xero Shoes Dillon Canvas Slip-On 4.2 out of 5
- Xero Shoes Pagosa 4.2 out of 5
- Xero Shoes Forza Trainer 4.2 out of 5
- Xero Shoes Denver 4.2 out of 5
- Xero Shoes Kelso 4.2 out of 5
- Xero Shoes Mesa Trail 4.0 out of 5
- Xero Shoes Alpine 4.0 out of 5
- Xero Shoes Xcursion Fusion In-Depth 4.0 out of 5
- Xero Shoes KONA 4.0 out of 5
- Xero Shoes Ridgeway 4.0 out of 5
- Xero Shoes Denver Leather 4.0 out of 5
- Xero Shoes Scrambler Trail Low WP 4.0 out of 5
- Xero Shoes 360 4.0 out of 5
- Xero Shoes Z Trail Barefoot Sandals 3.9 out of 5
- Xero Scrambler Low EV 3.9 out of 5
- Xero Aqua X Sport 3.8 out of 5
- Xero Ridgeway Chelsea Boots 3.8 out of 5
- Xero Shoes Ridgeway Mesh Low 3.5 out of 5
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