Once you've got used to barefoot shoes, you won't want to do without them - even in the cooler months of the year. This is where this barefoot Chelsea boot comes into play, which also has the advantage of looking like a "normal" shoe at first glance. Functionally, however, it is clearly a barefoot shoe. The minimalist construction allows the feet to move freely, which strengthens the muscles, while the flat studded sole promotes ground contact and therefore a sense of balance. Although the upper leather and elastic side inserts enclose the foot and ankle, they are so soft that the body still has to do the supporting work naturally. The wool plush lining and insole keep the foot warm. The insole is removable and can be replaced with your own insoles if required.

Grand Step Shoes is a brand known for comfortable shoes for more than 25 years – let alone for producing these shoes sustainably from natural materials and in fair working conditions. The Mainz-founded label, based in Pirmasens by now, places great value on high requirements for testing and certifying regarding its production materials. Indeed, Grand Step Shoes adheres to the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and follows the IVN guidelines (International Association of the Natural Textile Industry). Grand Step Shoes has been working with the same partners in manufacturing for years and maintains close, personal contact with the workshops, often small family businesses, in Europe and Vietnam. Adherence to an internationally recognised “Code of Conduct” ensures that the people employed there work under fair conditions and get adequate pay. These criteria also apply to the companies involved in the entire supply chain. While showing such scrutiny in production, it’s no wonder that Grand Step Shoes is similarly meticulous when it comes to wearing comfort – the diligence borne of profound insight into the foot’s anatomy and superior knowledge of suitable materials.

Staining of light-coloured clothing, furniture and other objects is possible.