The shoe that can do anything…

Earth Runners!

But seriously… we bike, walk, run, hike, paddle board, feed chickens, garden, boat, and go grocery shopping in our Earth Runners.

Not only are they the most asked about shoe I have ever worn, but our entire family loves them. During the summer, we are pretty much wearing our Earth Runners or we are barefoot.

I like to call them our Summer Adventure Sandals.

People stop me on the trail all the time commenting on my Earth Runners because why would people wear sandals hiking?!?

Well… Prior to the summer of 2020 when we first got them, I would have asked the same thing, and probably made a comment or two of my feet needing arch support. Since then, I have learned a lot about barefoot shoes, and how beneficial it is to our entire body.

”The whole idea of Earth Runners is to promote physical health by putting feet back into connection with the earth. Our minimalist sandals offer ample ground feel, and feature our grounded conductive laces™ which mimic the primal experience of being barefoot. This technology enables the feet to engage in earthing, or grounding, which is considered to be one of the most foundational health practices. Earthing supports healthy circadian biology through its normalizing action (or “normalizing effect”) on cortisol hormone secretion and blood flow, helping lower inflammation, improve sleep, and speed recovery”

You can learn more on the Earth Runner website and blog!!

So, what’s the deal with these sandals? Well, they’re not your average flip-flops, that’s for sure. Earth Runners are all about the barefoot experience, and there’s a good reason for it. You see, our feet are marvelously designed—they’ve been walking, running, and grounding us to the earth’s natural energy fields since forever. But modern shoes, with their thick soles and synthetic materials, have sort of cut off this natural connection as well as impaired our feet from the way they are designed to move.

That’s where Earth Runners come in. Their minimalist design and conductive laces lets your feet do what they do best: feel the ground beneath them. This isn’t just about comfort (although they are super comfy); it’s about health. When your feet are in direct contact with the Earth, you’re experiencing grounding. And grounding, my friends, has some seriously impressive benefits.

First off, grounding is believed to reduce inflammation and improve circulation. Ever noticed how refreshed and rejuvenated you feel after a barefoot walk on the beach? That’s grounding at work. It helps balance your energy levels and promotes a sense of well-being. Plus, studies suggest it can even help with sleep and stress reduction—pretty neat, huh?

If I am honest, I about died when Ben pulled them out of the box. I thought they were the ugliest, hippiest thing I had ever seen, and now I take pride in my Earth Runner tan line. 😎

We loved ours so much we signed up for their affiliate program to get you a 10% off discount code, which is WILDWONDER10, but before you buy I want to share a few key things before you finish your order on your barefoot earth runners summer adventure sandals.

Sizing

If there is one thing I can’t stress enough when it comes to ordering your Earth Runner Barefoot sandals for summer, it’s sizing. Print out the sizing guide and make sure they fit. This is super important because they will have different fits depending on how you want your foot to fit. Do not just go by your normal shoe size without checking first.

Deal??

Soles and Laces

Soles
I get asked about what earth runner sole to go with. Although I started out with the Alpha to ease my way into the barefoot shoe scene, I now LOVE the Circadian: Mid size. I love the comfort of the mid sole for the barefoot sole. Not too thick, not too thin. JUUUUUUST RIGHT.

Laces
I like the classic lifestyle laces. I would not recommend the ergo lifestyle laces because they do not do well with water. They will loosen and tighten when they get wet, and it can be really frustrating, but they would be great for an extra pair that is not for water/adventure wear.

Breaking in

Every new shoe will take time to break in. It usually takes just a few wears to get used to them, and to take the time to get them adjusted to my liking. I am picky when it comes to the feelings of things. Don’t worry if you experience any discomfort at first, especially if you aren’t used to wearing a thong sandal which goes in between your toes. You’ll get used to it as it breaks in.

Kids

The kids love their Earth Runners, and I swear we have minimal amount of shoes because these are on their feet all summer long. Each of our kids have been wearing them from the moment they were able to fit into the sizing. I would avoid getting the ergo lifestyle laces because they were wider and didn’t fit their little feet as comfortably, and again, are not great when wet.

Do they last?

YES! The kids definitely grow out of their Earth runners because they grow so fast, but I feel like the price for the kids sandals are very affordable. There have been a few pairs we were able to get two seasons out of them, and when we lived in Texas, we wore them almost all year round. There were days we would throw on our socks that Earth Runners have available to purchase.

After 3 years I finally got a new pair last year, and Ben is due for a new pair but he still has his first pair he got back in 2020! Overall for the price, and for the adventures we have been on, our shoes have seen a lot of ground, and I 100% think they are worth it.

So, If you’re ready for the most versatile and healthiest shoe you’ve ever worn, than head over to the Earth Runner’s website and grab yourself a pair or two for 10% off with code ‘WILDWONDER10’