Style Meets Sole: Why Groundies Are the Best Barefoot Shoes for Everyday Urban Living

Modern life moves fast, and your shoes need to keep up—not just with your schedule, but with your style, your comfort, and your commitment to a healthier way of living. At Groundies, we believe you shouldn’t have to sacrifice fashion for foot health. That’s why we design barefoot shoes that blend minimalist function with contemporary style, creating everyday footwear that fits effortlessly into your urban lifestyle. From the morning commute to evenings on the town rhw roqn, Groundies are made to move naturally through the rhythm of city life—without missing a step.

Style Meets Sole

Barefoot Shoes, Reimagined for the City

Traditional barefoot footwear has often seen as purely functional, but at Groundies®, we knew there had to be a better way. Our shoes merge:

  • Natural Foot Freedom: With wide toe boxes and zero-drop soles that encourage healthy alignment and foot strength. 
  • Urban Sophistication: Sleek leather finishes, clean lines, and thoughtful designs that feel right at home in the city. 
  • Uncompromising Comfort: Lightweight, breathable, and flexible construction that supports you from the first coffee run to the last train ride.

Because real style doesn’t hurt your feet. It supports the life you want to live.

Urban Essentials: Groundies Everyday Favorites

Nova GS1: Refined Everyday Movement

Nova GS1 (Men & Women)

Crafted from fine leather and designed with subtle, elegant branding, the Nova GS1 represents the pinnacle of style-driven barefoot footwear. It pairs just as easily with denim and a leather jacket as it does with tailored chinos or a midi skirt. Underneath the polished exterior, the Nova GS1 offers true barefoot functionality—with a flexible TrueSense® sole and an anatomical fit that supports natural movement all day long.

Perfect for: Office days, weekend outings, smart casual looks

Why you’ll love it: Polished style, authentic barefoot experience, versatile color options

Universe: The Everyday Icon

Universe (Men & Women)

The Groundies® Universe is a true streetwear staple—a classic leather sneaker reimagined through the barefoot lens. With a breathable OnSteam® lining, durable TrueSense® sole, and foot-friendly fit, it offers a casual look without compromising your natural movement. It’s a sneaker that feels just as good walking downtown as it does grabbing dinner with friends. Perfect for: Casual Fridays, city walks, coffee dates.

Why you’ll love it: Casual street style, breathable comfort, signature barefoot fit

Palermo: Dressed-Up Comfort

Palermo (Men)

Who says dress shoes have to be stiff and painful? The Palermo Barefoot+ brings classic style together with barefoot freedom. Made from high-quality leather and featuring a roomy anatomical toe box, it’s perfect for work meetings, formal events, or nights out.

Perfect for: Professional settings, formal events, date nights 

Why you’ll love it: Elegant leather construction, extra-wide comfort, minimal heel-to-toe drop

Lily 3.0: Feminine Minimalism

Lily 3.0 (Women)

For women seeking a sophisticated yet simple everyday flat, the Lily 3.0 offers the perfect solution. Crafted from soft goat leather with a cushioned insole for enhanced comfort, it slips seamlessly into any urban wardrobe. Pair it with jeans, dresses, or office wear—it’s barefoot luxury at its finest.

Perfect for: Office days, travel, casual-chic looks

Why you’ll love it: Timeless design, barefoot flexibility, lightweight elegance

Fashion That Feels Good

Choosing Groundies® means choosing footwear that supports not just your style, but your health. Barefoot walking encourages:

Stronger feet and legs: Building the muscles you rely on every day 

Improved posture: Supporting a naturally upright stance 

Better balance: Enhancing your stability with every step 

With Groundies®, you don’t have to choose between feeling good and looking good.

How to Style Groundies® for Urban Living

Smart Casual: Pair the Nova GS1 or Palermo Barefoot+ with dark jeans and a crisp shirt for a look that transitions from work to
evening without missing a beat. 

Weekend Cool: Throw on the Universe with joggers, a fitted tee, and a bomber jacket for a casual city-ready vibe. 

Minimalist Chic: Combine the Lily 3.0 with high-waisted trousers and a tucked-in blouse for effortless elegance.

Everyday Movement, Elevated

At Groundies®, we believe movement is the foundation of a healthy, fulfilling life. Our shoes are designed to help you walk, run,
and live more naturally, while keeping your style firmly rooted in the modern world. 

Wherever your day takes you—from bustling sidewalks to rooftop sunsets—Groundies® are there to support every step with comfort, freedom, and undeniable style.