Take care of your Earth Soles, and your Earth Soles will take care of you! Have a read through the tips and tricks we have to offer, for a longer lasting barefootwear. Care Guidelines Take care of your Earth Soles, and your Earth Soles will take care of you. Read through our tips for longer-lasting barefootwear: Your shoes will mold to your feet over time. If they're too tight initially, wet them while wearing them for faster stretching. Once they fit comfortably, avoid getting them wet to prevent further stretching. You can wash them in the washing machine at 40° Celsius when needed. Whenever they get wet, air-dry them away from direct sunlight. Keep the soles in good condition by using beeswax or Dubbin. We also sell natural beeswax to support your Earth Sole here . If the waxed thread wears through, a drop of one-second glue will prevent unraveling. It can be that your Earth Soles have widened too much through wear. Watch our video to find out how to shrink them.

Find here Earth Soles Privacy Policy, to see how we protect your data. Privacy Policy Earth Sole respects your privacy and is committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy notice will inform you about how we look after your personal data when you visit our website (www.earthsolefootwear.com ), and tell you about your privacy rights and how the law protects you. This privacy notice is provided in a layered format so you can click through to the specific areas set out below. Please also use the Glossary to understand the meaning of some of the terms used in this privacy notice. Important information and who we are The data we collect about you How is your personal data collected How we use your personal data Disclosures of your personal data International transfers Data security Data retention Your legal rights Glossary 1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND WHO WE ARE Purpose of this privacy notice This privacy notice aims to provide you with information on how Earth Sole collects and processes your personal data through your use of this website, including any data you may provide when signing up for our mailing list, purchasing a product, or taking part in a promotion or survey. This website is not intended for children, and we do not knowingly collect data relating to children. It is important that you read this privacy notice together with any other privacy notice or fair processing notice we may provide on specific occasions when we are collecting or processing personal data about you. This privacy notice supplements other notices and does not override them. Controller Earth Sole is the controller and responsible for your personal data (referred to as "Earth Sole," "we," "us," or "our" in this privacy notice). We have appointed a data privacy manager (DPM) to oversee any questions regarding this privacy notice. If you have any questions or requests to exercise your legal rights, please contact the DPM using the details provided below. Contact Details Our full details are: Legal Entity: Earth Sole DPM Name: Anouk Anansi V. Email Address: earthsolefootwear@gmail.com You have the right to lodge a complaint at any time with the relevant data protection authority. However, we would appreciate the chance to address your concerns before you contact them, so please reach out to us first. Changes to the privacy notice and your duty to inform us of changes This version was last updated on 18th November 2024 and historic versions can be obtained by contacting us. It is important that the personal data we hold about you is accurate and current. Please keep us informed if your personal data changes during your relationship with us. Third-Party-Links This website may include links to third-party websites, plug-ins and applications. Clicking on those links or enabling those connections may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party websites and are not responsible for their privacy statements. When you leave our website, we encourage you to read the privacy notice of every website you visit. 2. The Data We Collect About You Personal data means any information about an individual from which that person can be identified. This does not include data where the identity has been removed (anonymous data). We may collect, use, store, and transfer different kinds of personal data about you, which we have grouped together as follows: Identity Data: First name, last name, date of birth, gender. Contact Data: Billing address, delivery address, email address, phone number. Financial Data: Bank account and payment card details. Transaction Data: Details about payments and products/services you have purchased. Technical Data: IP address, login data, browser type/version, time zone, location, operating system, device information. Profile Data: Username, password, purchase history, preferences, feedback, survey responses. Usage Data: Information on how you use our website, products, and services. Marketing and Communications Data: Preferences for receiving marketing materials from us and third parties. Pioneer Data: If you participate in any specific Earth Sole programs (e.g., foot scans for size recommendations), this data may include your foot size and personal feedback. We also collect Aggregated Data, which is statistical or demographic data that doesn’t directly or indirectly identify you. If we combine Aggregated Data with personal data, we treat it as personal data. We do not collect any Special Categories of Personal Data, such as race, religious beliefs, or health-related information. If you fail to provide personal data. Where we need to collect personal data by law, or under the terms of a contract we have with you and you fail to provide that data when requested, we may not be able to perform the contract we have or are trying to enter into with you (for example, to provide you with goods or services). In this case, we may have to cancel a product or service you have with us but we will notify you if this is the case at the time. 3. How Is Your Personal Data Collected? We use several methods to collect data from and about you: Direct Interactions: You may provide personal data when you: Make an order through our website. Create an account. Subscribe to our services or newsletters. Request marketing materials. Enter a competition or survey. Automated Technologies: As you interact with our website, we may automatically collect Technical Data using cookies and other technologies. For more information, please refer to our Cookie Policy . Third Parties or Publicly Available Sources: We may receive personal data about you from third parties or public sources, such as payment providers, delivery services, and analytics providers (e.g., Google). EARTH SOLE may contact you via email to invite you to review any services and/or products you received from us [in order to collect your feedback and improve our services [and products]]. 4. How We Use Your Personal Data We will only use your personal data when the law allows us to. Most commonly, we will use it in the following circumstances: To perform the contract we are about to enter into or have entered into with you. Where it is necessary for our legitimate interests or those of a third party, and your interests and fundamental rights do not override those interests. To comply with a legal or regulatory obligation. We have set out below, in a table format, a description of all the ways we plan to use your personal data, and which of the legal bases we rely on to do so. We have also identified what our legitimate interests are where appropriate. Note that we may process your personal data for more than one lawful ground depending on the specific purpose for which we are using your data. Please contact us at earthsolefootwear@gmail.com if you need details about the specific legal ground we are relying on to process your personal data where more than one ground has been set out in the table HERE . Marketing We strive to provide you with choices regarding certain personal data uses, particularly around marketing and advertising: Promotional offers from us We may use your Identity, Contact, Technical, Usage, and Profile Data to form a view on what we think you may want or need, or what may be of interest to you. This is how we decide which products, services, and offers may be relevant for you (we call this marketing). You will receive marketing communications from us if you have requested information from us, purchased goods or services from us, or if you provided us with your details when you entered a competition or registered for a promotion. In each case, this will apply if you have not opted out of receiving that marketing. Third-party marketing We will obtain your express opt-in consent before sharing your personal data with any company outside of Earthsole for marketing purposes. Opting out You can ask us or third parties to stop sending you marketing messages at any time by following the opt-out links on any marketing message sent to you or by contacting us at earthsolefootwear@gmail.com. Where you opt out of receiving marketing messages, this will not apply to personal data provided to us as a result of a product/service purchase, warranty registration, product/service experience, or other transactions. Cookies You can set your browser to refuse all or some browser cookies, or to alert you when websites set or access cookies. If you disable or refuse cookies, please note that some parts of this website may become inaccessible or not function properly. For more information about the cookies we use, please see our C ookie Policy. Change of purpose We will only use your personal data for the purposes for which we collected it, unless we reasonably consider that we need to use it for another reason and that reason is compatible with the original purpose. If you wish to get an explanation as to how the processing for the new purpose is compatible with the original purpose, please contact us at earthsolefootwear@gmail.com. If we need to use your personal data for an unrelated purpose, we will notify you and explain the legal basis that allows us to do so. Please note that we may process your personal data without your knowledge or consent, in compliance with the above rules, where this is required or permitted by law. 5. Disclosures Of Your Personal Data We may share your personal data with third parties in the following scenarios: Service Providers: Payment processors, delivery partners, and technical service providers who help us provide our services. Legal Obligations: We may disclose your data if required by law or in response to legal processes. 6. International Transfers Some of our third parties are based outside the European Economic Area (EEA), so their processing of your personal data may involve transferring data outside the EEA. Whenever we transfer your personal data outside the EEA, we ensure that a similar level of protection is provided by implementing at least one of the following safeguards: We will only transfer your personal data to countries deemed by the European Commission to provide an adequate level of protection for personal data. For more information, please see the European Commission: Adequacy of the protection of personal data in non-EU countries. If we use certain service providers, we may use specific contracts approved by the European Commission to ensure your personal data is protected in the same way it would be in Europe. For more information, please see the European Commission: Model contracts for the transfer of personal data to third countries. If we use providers based in the US, we may transfer data to them if they participate in the Privacy Shield framework, which requires them to provide similar protection to personal data shared between the EU and the US. For more information, see the European Commission: EU-US Privacy Shield. Please contact us at earthsolefootwear@gmail.com if you would like more information on the specific mechanisms we use when transferring your personal data outside the EEA. 7. Data Security We have implemented appropriate security measures to protect your personal data from accidental loss, unauthorized use, access, alteration, or disclosure. We also limit access to your personal data to employees, agents, contractors, and other third parties who have a legitimate business need to know. They will only process your personal data according to our instructions and are bound by confidentiality agreements. We have procedures in place to deal with any suspected personal data breaches and will notify you and any applicable regulators if we are legally required to do so. 8. Data Retention How long will we use your personal data for? We will retain your personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which we collected it, including meeting any legal, accounting, or reporting obligations. To determine the appropriate retention period for personal data, we consider the amount, nature, and sensitivity of the data, the potential risk of harm from unauthorized use or disclosure, the purposes for which we process the data, and any applicable legal requirements. Detailed retention periods for different categories of your personal data are available in our retention policy, which you can request by contacting us at earthsolefootwear@gmail.com . In some cases, you can request us to delete your data (see "Request Erasure" below for more details). In certain instances, we may anonymize your personal data for research or statistical purposes, in which case the data may be used indefinitely without further notice to you. 9. Your Legal Rights Under certain conditions, you have rights under data protection laws regarding your personal data. Please find below more information about these rights: Request access to your personal data. Request correction of your personal data. Request erasure of your personal data. Object to processing of your personal data. Request restriction of processing of your personal data. Request transfer of your personal data. Right to withdraw consent. If you wish to exercise any of the rights listed above, please contact us at earthsolefootwear@gmail.com . No fee usually required You will not be charged a fee to access your personal data or to exercise any of your other rights. However, we may charge a reasonable fee if your request is clearly unfounded, repetitive, or excessive. Alternatively, we may refuse to comply with your request in such cases. What we may need from you We may need to request specific information from you to confirm your identity and ensure your right to access your personal data (or exercise any other rights). This is a security measure to ensure personal data is not disclosed to unauthorized individuals. We may also contact you for additional information to expedite our response. Time limit to respond We strive to respond to all legitimate requests within one month. Occasionally, it may take longer if your request is complex or you have made several requests. In such cases, we will notify you and keep you informed. 10. Glossary Lawful Basis Legitimate Interest means the interest of Earth Sole in conducting and managing our business to provide you with the best products and services, while considering the impact on your rights. We ensure that any processing of your personal data is balanced with your interests and freedoms. You can request further information on how we assess our legitimate interests by contacting us at earthsolefootwear@gmail.com . Performance of Contract means processing your data as necessary to fulfill a contract with you or to take steps at your request prior to entering into such a contract. Comply with a Legal or Regulatory Obligation means processing your personal data where it is necessary to comply with a legal or regulatory requirement. Your Legal Rights: You have the right to: 10.1 Request access to your personal data (commonly known as a "data subject access request"). This enables you to receive a copy of the personal data we hold about you and verify that we are processing it lawfully. 10.2 Request correction of the personal data we hold about you. This allows you to correct any incomplete or inaccurate data we have. 10.3 Request erasure of your personal data. You can ask us to delete or remove data if we no longer have a good reason to process it. You may also request erasure if we processed your data unlawfully, or to comply with legal requirements. Please note that in some cases, we may not be able to comply with erasure requests for specific legal reasons. 10.4 Object to processing of your personal data when we rely on legitimate interest (or those of a third party), or if you object to direct marketing purposes. 10.5 Request restriction of processing. This enables you to suspend processing in the following cases: (a) if you want us to verify the data's accuracy; (b) if you want us to suspend unlawful processing; (c) if you need the data for legal claims; or (d) if you've objected to processing and we need to verify our legitimate grounds to use the data. 10.6 Request the transfer of your personal data. We will provide your data in a structured, machine-readable format to you or a third party of your choosing, where applicable. 10.7 Withdraw consent at any time. However, this will not affect the lawfulness of processing before you withdrew consent. If you withdraw consent, some products or services may no longer be available, and we will notify you if that is the case.

More information about our shipping times and prices. Shipping Our shoes are made by hand and to order, and to ensure the highest quality, allow 1 - 2 weeks for your shoes to be produced. We appreciate your support, trust and patience! Shipping Time & Fees Within South Africa Pickup at our studio in Noordhoek: Free Courier Guy: €6 | 1 - 3 days Shipping to America* Free for all orders over $100 Express Shipping without insurance: $6 | 3 - 5 days Express Shipping with insurance (recommended): $9.50 | 3 - 5 days Economy Shipping without insurance: FREE | 10 - 22 days Economy Shipping with insurance (recommended): $3.50 | 10 - 22 days Worldwide Shipping* Free for all orders over $100 Express Shipping without insurance: $6 | 3 - 5 days Express Shipping with insurance: $9.50 | 3 - 5 days *Shipping to remote areas Shipping to outlying areas can be very high. If you live remote, please ask us to check shipping fees before your purchase or have a look by heading straight to Tunl (our shipping agent) to get a quick quote. Lost or stolen packages Earth Sole is not responsible for any lost or stolen packages. If you provided us with the wrong shipping address we are not liable to give you a refund or replacement of the product that you purchased, and therefore we recommend choosing for shipping with insurance. Import duties and customs fees The customer is responsible for import duties and customs fees. Also, note that the customer is responsible for all shipping costs associated with any returns AND exchanges. More information about returns and exchanges can be found here .

We do not only make our shoes because we love to barefoot ourselves, but also because we care for nature and the people who make our team. Find our why we do what we do. Mindful Choices We don’t just make our shoes because we love the feeling of being barefoot. We care about the environment, health, and—dare we say—soul. That’s why we use recycled leather, craft our shoes with leather soles that allow grounding, and design them to feel like a second skin. Let’s explore that a little more together. Barefoot Benefits Benefits of being barefoot Being barefoot isn’t always ideal, due to hygiene concerns, painful surfaces, and possible curious looks! Since our shoes are made entirely from soft, flexible leather, they not only feel like you're still barefoot but also allow your feet to maintain their natural shape. And that’s great, because being barefoot comes with many health benefits: It stimulates acupressure points on the soles of your feet, which improves blood flow, reduces tension, and supports internal organ function. It also helps promote overall balance and relaxation throughout the body. Source: Traditional Chinese Medicine: Foot Reflexology . Supports natural foot development by allowing toes to splay and muscles to strengthen. Regular barefoot activity can increase your foot width, enhancing stability and balance. Children who grow up barefoot often develop higher, more pronounced foot arches, with the result of better foot mechanics and reduced risk of flat feet. Source: Growing up barefoot influences the development of the feet Research shows that habitual barefoot walking can enhance body awareness, porsture and coordination over time. Source: Long-Term Effects of Habitual Barefoot Running and Walking Connecting with natural surfaces allows grounding. More about that just below! Leather soles for grounding Our unique leather soles are made entirely of leather and measure just 1.6 mm thin. High-quality leather sole allows conductivity, and therefore allows you to keep connected to the earth, also called grounding, when you walk or stand on natural surfaces like soil, sand, or grass. This is unlike synthetic or rubber soles, which block natural conductivity. Grounding a great variety of health benefits, just to mention a couple: Reduce inflammation Improve sleep Lower stress levels and cortisol Support immune function Increase energy levels Source: Earthing: Health Implications of Reconnecting the Human Body to the Earth's Surface Electrons Leather Soles Recycled leather Recycled leather for sustainability Every few months, we source our leather by collecting offcuts from upholstery shops here in Cape Town, and as you can see, that makes us super happy! We use this leather for the upper and and backparts of our shoes. Those high-quality materials would otherwise go to waste, and now we give them new life. This approach means: Less leather ends up in landfills We reduce the need for new materials Each pair is one-of-a-kind and a limited edition By choosing Earth Sole, you're helping repurpose beautiful material that would have gone unused. With hand and heart We believe that the heart of our product lies in the hands and hearts of those that make it—with skill, love, and care. That’s why we find it important to pay fair wages and to create a workenvironment where our team feels supported and appreciated, so they enjoy their work and bring their best to what they create. This mindset doesn’t stop at our workshop doors. We donate 1% of our profits to local charities, to continue the circle of giving and receiving as we believe that when we uplift others, we can all grow together! Excited for a true pair of barefoot shoes? Our Collection

Explore the earth, connect with nature, and embrace true freedom with our leather barefoot shoes. Made with soft leather soles, making them your favorite barefoot friend. Let's walk the earth together Raffi In Her Element Play Video Facebook Twitter Pinterest Tumblr Copy Link Link Copied Now Playing Raffi In Her Element 00:42 Play Video Now Playing Saying Yes In Your Earth Soles 00:15 Play Video Now Playing Do What You Love, And Love What You Do 00:46 Play Video "In every walk with nature one receives far more than one seeks" John Muir C R E D I T S Gratitude to Darren Viret for many of our brand photographs. Thank you to Lumaye and Mario, for sharing your beautiful wedding pictures made by @ThatOtherCouple with us. Videos are all created by Anouk Anansi Video & Photography

Terms and Conditions of Earth Sole Leather Barefoot Shoes Terms & Conditions These terms and conditions outline the rules and regulations for the use of Earth Sole's website. Before you continue reading, please note that we are a young business, still learning while keeping customer service at heart. If you have any feedback, please don't hesitate to get in touch. General By accessing this website we assume you accept these terms and conditions in full. Do not continue to use Earth Sole's website if you do not accept all of the terms and conditions stated on this page. The following terminology applies to these Terms and Conditions, Privacy Statement and Disclaimer Notice and any or all Agreements: “Client”, “You” and “Your” refers to you, the person accessing this website and accepting the Company’s terms and conditions. “The Company”, “Ourselves”, “We”, “Our” and “Us”, refers to our Company. “Party”, “Parties”, or “Us”, refers to both the Client and ourselves, or either the Client or ourselves. All terms refer to the offer, acceptance and consideration of payment necessary to undertake the process of our assistance to the Client in the most appropriate manner, whether by formal meetings of a fixed duration or any other means, for the express purpose of meeting the Client’s needs in respect of the provision of the Company’s stated services/products, in accordance with and subject to, prevailing law of . Any use of the above terminology or other words in the singular, plural, capitalization and/or he/she or they, are taken as interchangeable and therefore as referring to same. Questions about the Terms of Service should be sent to us through the contact form or via email to earthsolefootwear@gmail.com Please read these Terms of Service carefully before accessing or using this website. By accessing or using any part of the site, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Service. If you do not agree to all the terms and conditions of this agreement, then you may not access the website or use any services. If these Terms of Service are considered an offer, acceptance is expressly limited to these Terms of Service. Any new features or tools which are added to the current store shall also be subject to the Terms of Service. You can review the most current version of the Terms of Service at any time on this page. Earth Sole reserves the right to update, change or replace any part of these Terms of Service by posting updates and/or changes to my website. It is your responsibility to check this page periodically for changes. Your continued use of or access to the website following the posting of any changes constitutes acceptance of those changes. The obligations and liabilities of the parties incurred prior to the termination date shall survive the termination of this agreement for all purposes. These Terms of Service are effective unless and until terminated by either you or us. You may terminate these Terms of Service at any time by notifying us that you no longer wish to use my Services, or when you cease using this site. If in my sole judgment you fail, or I suspect that you have failed, to comply with any term or provision of these Terms of Service, I also may terminate this agreement at any time without notice and you will remain liable for all amounts due up to and including the date of termination; and/or accordingly may deny you access to my Services (or any part thereof). You agree not to reproduce, duplicate, copy, sell, resell or exploit any portion of the Service, use of the Service, or access to the Service or any contact on the website through which the service is provided, without written permission from Earth Sole Vos. The headings used in this agreement are included for convenience only and will not limit or otherwise affect these Terms. Exchange and Return Policy We wish to refer you to our Exchange and Return policy page Prohibitions and obligations You must not misuse this website. You will not: commit or encourage a criminal offense; transmit or distribute a virus, trojan, worm, logic bomb or post any other material which is malicious, technologically harmful, in breach of confidence or in any way offensive or obscene; hack into any aspect of the Service; corrupt data; cause annoyance to other users; infringe upon the rights of any other person's proprietary rights; send any unsolicited advertising or promotional material, commonly referred to as "spam"; or attempt to affect the performance or functionality of any computer facilities of or accessed through this Website. Breaching this provision would constitute a criminal offense under the Computer Misuse Act 1990. Earth Sole will report any such breach to the relevant law enforcement authorities and disclose your identity to them. Earth Sole will not be liable for any loss or damage caused by a distributed denial-of-service attack, viruses or other technologically harmful material that may infect your computer equipment, computer programs, data or other proprietary material due to your use of this Website or to your downloading of any material posted on it, or on any website linked to it. The use of automated systems or software to extract data from this Website for commercial purposes, ('screen scraping') is prohibited without license. The intellectual property rights in all content made available to you on or through this Website remain the property of Earth Sole and are protected by copyright laws and treaties around the world. All such rights are reserved by Earth Sole. You may store, print and display the content supplied solely for your own personal use. 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Discover our natural brand, called Earth Sole. Find out how we started, where we stand for and who is behind our elegant barefoot shoes! Our Story Our Story Our journey began in December 2020. At a festival on a rainy day in South Africa, Anouk was handed a piece of recycled leather by a friend. Inspired by the concept of grounding, the idea for a barefoot shoe in its simplest form was born — a natural, handmade shoe with a leather sole, through which you would stay connected to the ground. It started with just a shoe for herself, but the shoes stood out Anouk realized many others were interested in a truly natural barefoot shoe like hers. Though she had no experience with leather or shoe-making, her passion for creation and love for helping others with her natural shoes led her to dive into this project in May 2022. She spent countless hours perfecting the fit with feedback from people at markets and events, to get the perfect fit for the regular-shaped feet. She created a small local team in Muizenberg, Cape Town that would create the Earth Soles to the highest quality, still using recycled leather. Together we make it possible to make our sustainable and ethical shoes and to find their way to nature and barefoot enthusiasts around the world. Thank you for being part of our journey! Our Mission Our Ethics We care about you and the planet, and we proudly share what we stand for: 𓇣 Sustainability We use recycled leather for all uppers and back parts. Also, our shoes are made to order, reducing waste and avoiding excess stock. 𓇣 Ethical Labor We ensure fair wages and good working conditions for our team. 𓇣 Quality over Quantity We focus on creating durable, high-quality shoes rather than producing in large volumes. Each pair takes around 2.5 hours to make 𓇣 Giving Back We believe in sharing our profits by supporting others. 1% of our profit is donated to local charities. Scroll to the bottom of this page for more information. Our Benefits Free souls deserve free shoes. Discover our benefits, for heart and sole. 𓇣 Barefoot Feel: Our customers love how our shoes feel almost like going barefoot—soft, supple, and light, from the upper to the sole. 𓇣 Free Feet : Our shoes maintain the contours of your feet, allowing them to spread naturally. Barefoot walking improves your balance, physical strength and posture. 𓇣 C omfortable: Our soft leather feels comfortable to the feet. Also, they mold to the shape of your feet, making them feel like you wear no shoes at all. 𓇣 Grounding: Through our leather soles, you will stay connected to the Earth's energy: boosting energy, digestion, and focus while reducing stress and inflammation. 𓇣 Light & Flexible Our footwear easily fits in your pocket and is 1.6 grams light, so ready to come along on all your adventures. 𓇣 Authentic: As our shoes are made with recycled leather, we have a wide and ever-changing variety of colors - making every pair a limited design! Ready to become an Earthy Soul? Discover our wide range of design and custom options. To Our Collection Team Our Team We're proud to introduce you to our dynamic team members. Anouk Anansi Founder, Manager & Designer Anouk founded Earth Sole back in '22! She is usually busy with keeping the process run smoothly, translating the ethics to the people and building our website. "It can be challenging at times, but seeing how much joy people get out of our shoes definately keeps me going!" Zo ë Online Customer Support This is Zoë, a passionate barefoot walker herself. Since June '24 she has been our customer supporter, and in Novermber '24 she took the bold move to run the South African part of Earth Sole, becoming Aard Footwear . "When I found Earth Sole for the first time I was so thrilled: this brand totally matched with my own ethics" Natasha Production - Phase 1 Natasha has been with us from the very start. She is passionate and dedicated to making high quality shoes. "I really enjoy working with my hands, and because I sometimes find it difficult to connect with people, this is a great way to keep myself busy" Aneeqah Social Media Support Aneeqah started with us at the start of 2025, passionate for content creation and sharing about our brand. "I enjoy working with a team of strong, passionate and hardworking individuals that motivate me to grow!" Jade Shoe Seamstress Jade has been our seamstress since early 2024. "I never thought I would have the opportunity to be part of such a powerful brand. I enjoy being able to sew our shoes at the comfort of my home, combining it with my full time job" Avril Seamstress Bags Avril started making our gorgeous bags fabric since 2022. "I always get recy fabric which is sometimes challenging, as they come in different thicknesses and sizes, but it keeps me creative!" Production Process Production Process Our shoes are handmade, taking up to 2.5 hours to craft. Learn how our Earth Soles come to life! Selecting the leather We work with a wide variety of recycled leather colors. Once an order comes in, we collect the right colors and begin crafting the shoes! Leather work In the first phase, our team cuts, glues, and prepares the leather, attaching the loop and punching holes for stitching. This hands-on process takes about 1.5 hours—watch the behind-the-scenes video below. Stitching In the final step, each shoe is hand-stitched with high-quality waxed thread. We use a plier to make it friendlier for the fingers! It's a process that takes about an hour to complete. Packing & Shipping Before shipping, we pack each pair in non-plastic pagacking. We add a shoe bag made from recycled fabric, and our information cards—ready to travel the world! Charity To continue the circle of giving and receiving, we proudly donate $1 per pair sold to those incredible local organizations: U Turn Earth Sole’s founder, Anouk, volunteered with U-Turn for two years and knows they do very impactful work! U-Turn empowers Cape Town’s homeless with a 2-year program for skill development. and job readiness. Greenpop Greenpop restores forests and raises environmental awareness in Southern Africa. At their annual Reforest Festival, they’ve planted over 150,000 trees! We’ve attended and highly recommend it.

Our Earth Soles are a high quality handmade product, and we want them to last as long as possible. Therefore we have some advice on how to keep your grounding footwear in best condition. Use & Durability As we all walk and wear differently, we have some advice on how to have your Earth Soles last a long time. Although leather has proven to be a durable material, it does wear through faster than rubber, and so here are some steps you can take to look after your Earth Soles: - Avoid getting them wet - Try to avoid hot, abrasive pavements and tar - Avoid scuffing your feet unnecessarily - Give them some love with some protective beeswax or Dubbin For more tips, please refer to our Care Guidelines

Custom design your own barefoot shoes. Choose from our wide range of leather colors, waxed threads, and more, and bring your dream design to reality. Did you knew that all leather used for the top and back parts are made with recycled leather? This makes every step sustainable! South Africans enjoy 35% off using the voucher "SupportLocal" at checkout. More USD ($)

Our kids' barefoot shoes support healthy growth and connection to the earth, featuring soft leather soles, natural fit, and grounding benefits. Earth Sole Mini Let little feet grow free—naturally! Our kids' barefoot shoes are designed with care, using soft leather soles that gently support healthy development without restricting the natural shape of growing feet. They're not just comfortable—they help children stay connected to the earth with every step, thanks to their grounding leather soles. A beautiful and healthy choice for curious little explorers. Pre-Order It has been a big desire since the start of Earth Sole, back in 2022 to have a line specially for kids. We are in the finalizing process of creating that perfect pair, but make it possible for those who can't wait, sign up to our pre-order list, to make sure to be the first to get their kiddies hands, euhm feet on our beautiful barefoot shoes Sign Up

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Custom design your own barefoot shoes. Choose from our wide range of leather colors, waxed threads, and more, and bring your dream design to reality. Did you knew that all leather used for the top and back parts are made with recycled leather? This makes every step sustainable! Custom Design Always dreamed of designing your very own barefoot shoes? Combine your favorite colors for a unique pair of Earth Soles. 1) Design your pair With our ever-changing selection of repurposed leather, you’ll always have a wide range of colors to explore. Head down and design your shoe! 2) We craft your shoes Our artisans will start the process of creating your Earth Sole. As we make our shoes by hand and to order, please allow 1 - 2 weeks for the production time. If you need any support, simply reach out here . Custom Design Regular Price $99.00 Sale Price $89.00