Barefoot shoes give your feet the freedom to move more naturally, with a wide, foot-shaped toe box, zero-drop sole and plenty of flexibility. While traditional barefoot shoes have very thin soles, we believe natural movement doesn't have to mean minimal cushioning. From minimalist shoes with maximum ground feel to more cushioned options, Bahé's different sole thicknesses, called Modes, let you enjoy the freedom of barefoot footwear in a way that works for you.

Barefoot shoes give your toes room to spread and allow your feet to move and work more naturally. By encouraging your foot muscles to do more of the work they evolved to do, barefoot shoes may help improve foot strength and mobility over time.

The best barefoot shoes for beginners have a wide, foot-shaped toe box, zero-drop sole and a level of cushioning that suits your goals. Some people prefer more cushioning when starting out, while others enjoy a thinner sole with greater ground feel. Available on selected models, Bahé Modes offers three sole cushioning levels - Endurance, Adapt and Flex - so you can choose what works for you. Endurance offers the most cushioning, making it a great starting point for many beginners. Adapt balances cushioning with greater ground feel, while Flex offers the most ground feel for those looking to focus on movement technique, although it may require a more gradual transition. Ultimately, the best barefoot shoes are the ones you'll actually wear, meaning your feet get chance to adapt.

Grounding, also called earthing, is the practice of making direct electrical contact with the earth's surface, usually by walking barefoot on natural ground such as grass, soil or sand. Grounding shoes offer another way to make this connection when walking barefoot isn't practical, using conductive technology to connect your feet to the earth.

Grounding shoes, also called earthing shoes, are footwear with conductive technology that creates an electrical connection between your body and the earth when standing or walking on grounded surfaces, much like being barefoot on the ground. The best grounding shoes combine reliable conductivity with quality, comfort and practical everyday design. Bahé takes this further, combining grounding technology with footwear designed for natural movement and performance.

Yes, grounding shoes work by creating an electrical connection between your foot and the earth. Bahé's Ground Flow System provides a conductive pathway on grounded surfaces such as grass, soil, sand and suitable concrete. This electrical connection can be demonstrated and measured with a continuity meter or multimeter.

Barefoot shoes focus on natural foot movement through a foot-shaped toe box, zero-drop sole and flexibility, while grounding shoes use conductive technology to connect you electrically to the earth. Most barefoot shoes aren't grounding shoes. Bahé combines both, with different cushioning levels to suit how you move