UK Based: Duty-free Delivery (Pre-Christmas delivery for orders placed on 20th December)
Description
- Barefoot style toe post sandal
- Wide fit
- Zero (heel-toe) drop
- Multi-terrain grip
- Grippy 2.5mm lugs on sole
-Weight: 245g (approx.) (Size UK 8)
- Total stack height : 13mm
- Textured footbed to stimulate foot
- Adjustable front and back straps
- Padding at heel for achilles comfort
- Cushioned footbed
- Soft, comfortable toe post
- Vegan
- Certified to be conductive in accordance with EN ISO 20347:2022
New Features
- Seamless toepost to eliminate irritation
- Double o-ring feature for customised fit
- Improved strap positioning for better foot hold
- Thicker 0-rings for more confidence on the trails
- Outsole : 65% natural rubber
- Footbed : 30% sugarcane EVA
- Upper : 100% recycled webbing
How Grounding Sandals Work
How Grounding Sandals Work
Our Ground Flow System is a conductive pathway from foot to ground. On grounded surfaces, it can reconnect you with the earth’s natural electrical energy.
1 - Conductive lining on webbing
2 - Conductive additive in outsole
Conductive in accordance with EN ISO 20347:2022. - Making them certified to have close to zero electrical resistance.
Seamless Comfort
Featuring a one piece toe post to eliminate irritation and enhance comfort.
Dial In Fit
Highly adjustable straps and additional o-ring so you can optimise your fit.
Underfoot Comfort
A lightly textured footbed provides extra grip and a massage on the move.
FAQs
Yes. Respire is a great choice for walking, exploring and enjoying the outdoors, combining the freedom of barefoot footwear with the practicality of an open sandal.
Its barefoot design allows your feet to move naturally, while the open construction keeps them feeling free and unrestricted. It's a strong choice for summer walks, trail adventures and spending more time outside.
With our Ground Flow System built in, Respire also helps you stay electrically connected to the earth on grounded surfaces.
Respire brings together the key principles of barefoot footwear in an open, versatile sandal.
Its zero-drop design keeps your heel and forefoot at the same height, while the flexible sole allows your feet to move naturally and experience the ground beneath them.
With no enclosed toe box restricting your feet, Respire offers plenty of freedom of movement and a natural, connected feeling underfoot. Grounding technology adds another dimension, helping you reconnect with the earth when you're not barefoot.
Yes. Respire is a strong choice for everyday walking, holidays and active summer days, particularly if you want natural foot movement and a more direct connection to the ground.
Its flexible, barefoot-inspired construction allows your feet to move freely, while the open design makes it a great option for warmer conditions.
Yes. Respire sandals can get wet and are suitable for the beach, coastal walks and everyday summer activities.
If exposed to salt water, we recommend rinsing them with fresh water afterwards to remove salt residue and help extend their lifespan.
Yes. Unlike highly minimal barefoot sandals, Respire offers a little more cushioning underfoot, making it an accessible choice for everyday walking and outdoor adventures.
You still get the freedom of barefoot footwear, with a flexible, zero-drop sole that allows your feet to move naturally.
If you're new to barefoot footwear, we recommend building up longer walks gradually as your feet and lower legs adapt.
Bahé grounding shoes are designed for everyday movement, with our Ground Flow System allowing you to connect with the earth's natural electrical energy on grounded surfaces - much like being barefoot, but with the comfort and protection of footwear.
As with being barefoot, it's important to take sensible precautions around electricity. Avoid wearing grounding shoes near exposed live electrical parts, faulty electrical equipment, or anywhere there's a risk of electric shock.
Bahé grounding shoes are designed to help you enjoy a natural connection with the earth throughout your day, not to provide protection against electrical hazards.
If you have further questions, please feel free to drop us and email and we’ll be glad to help.
I like the design, the size is fine and fits well.. but the sole is too stiff compared to other barefoot shoes.
The front part is especially uncomfortable and it's like I'm dragging them, hinders the natural movement.
It's OK for a walk and the grounding aspect was important for me.
Unfortunately I cannot use them for running or hiking and will look for smth more flexible.
Hi Maria, thanks a lot for your order and for providing feedback. Some other barefoot sandals are a simple single thickness of rubber so they start off very flexible. Because ours has a grippy rubber outsole and the slightly cushioned footbed, the flexibility definitely increases over time with a few wears so hopefully you'll feel the difference and be able to enjoy them for running as well.
These sandals are so comfortable to wear, yet very firm and stable. They are also very stylish! I got many compliments about them. They really feel like walking barefoot, with the plus of protecting your soles.
Thanks Alexis for the great review. Functionality, grounding and comfort is what we strive for, we are glad they are ticking all the boxes for you.
These are truly grounding while still being comfortable.
The go-to sandal for starting to live the barefoot lifestyle. Having done extensive research beforehand made it crystal clear that the competition is far behind. Besides all the other innovative benefits of the upgraded Respire it was important to me that the laces and toe post do not go through the outsole and that the grounding is coming from a fully conductive outsole and not just a grounding pin. Some may criticize that the sole is not super thin but it turned out to be ideal for a mixed off- and on-road use. I'm totally convinced that this is it, sandals with all toes unrestricted in the free are the way forward!
Expensive, yes. But they are great, have had no issues after 1 month of heavy use, including 1w in Croatia with daily salt water and pools. I would not buy them if it were not for the grounding effect. That is a super-power, gives power-walking a new meaning. Read Earthing by Clint Ober et al to know more.
wanted to love these so bad but just can’t make it work. i’m normally a women’s size 8, even in barefoot shoes, but i’m between a 7-8 at bahe because their sizing is so weird (the fact that these were made by men definitely shows). n e ways, that’s annoying but i can get past it. the platform of these fits… okay. it’s passable. but the straps are SO incredibly weird to the point that these are unwearable.
why is the top strap hanging off so far, while the back strap can’t even wrap around all the way?? idk, but not matter how much you tighten it, (even to the point of the toe divider becoming painful), the heel strap still slides down under your foot when you walk.
more importantly- there’s nothing on the shoe to keep your feet from sliding off the platform. doesn’t matter how tight or loose the straps are, doesn’t matter if you lead with the inside/outside of your foot, doesn’t matter if you step with you sole or your heel, doesn’t matter if your toes are pointed outward or inward, your foot WILL be sliding out of these. if you’re like me, and you live somewhere where the sidewalk is a million degrees during the summer, or just… don’t like having your feet in direct contact with the ground while also while wearing shoes, these are probably not a good choice.
pics are before (in the shade) and after (in sun) walking literally ten feet on smooth, even ground. for $100+ this is so disappointing.
I have been dreaming of this for years and finally my product has come to life! Bahé is the best shoe company ever! I haven't really gotten to wear the sandals much yet as it's cold out, but Im excited to! The only issue Ive found is that my foot volume is smaller so some strap modifications might be made in the future to accommodate, though they are wearable as is. love!
I love my sandals. They are very comfortable, fit well and make me feel grounded. They even give my feet a massage. I can’t wait for next summer when I can wear them all the time!
I have a small foot and I can’t adjust the straps enough to get a proper fit.
Hi Jackson, thanks for your order and feedback. We designed the sandals with two adjustable straps to help dial in the fit. If you're still finding them loose, you can use the additional o-ring to get a more snug feel. Hope that helps, otherwise feel free to contact us at support@bahe.co and we'll help advise
Has a ton of promise, great design on paper, but unfortunately you can clearly feel the lumps where the straps are held under the surface. Would have kept these without that issue.
Hi Robert, thanks for your order and feedback. We certainly wouldn't expect you to feel the straps under your feet so we'd certainly replace them if this was the case.
So happy with these grounding sandals. Robust, great fit. Comfortable. Look great. Ticks all the boxes.
These are by far my favourite barefoot sandals. Really comfortable and great for long walks on trails, hills and even on tarmac. I actually prefer wearing these to trainers at the moment! These sandals are well built and I think should last a long time. Excellent footwear!
Respire Grounding Barefoot Sandal (Men's) - Olive
Respire Grounding Barefoot Sandal (Women's) - Eclipse
I now have 2 pairs. One being the sandals. Absolutely love them both! Thanks for doing what you do🤗
Fits perfectly, durable yet weight-less feeling. Cool coloring as well.
The sandals are easily adjustable and the sole is comfortable and sturdy. I also like the look!
I love my Bahe sports sandals. I purchased them specifically for the grounding feature. I needed a comfortable sandal I could hike or even jog in. My earth runners were not comfortable around the toe, and the bahes are. I love that the heal strap is cushioned and there's two points of adjustment on the sandal.
Just got them. Thrilled. Really comfy and will be my go to shoe. Also great fir packing for holidays and will accommodate swollen flight feet. Thaks im sure ill be back for more.
On my second pair, with the first still being fully functional (just a little beat up) after 2 summers of hiking / walking and wading in streams. Padding is great for really long days of walking, especially on hard surfaces like concrete sidewalks. I never get blisters either, a big plus. Also love how easy it is to adjust the straps.
I was looking for some good sandals for the beach and read a blog (can’t remember how I found it sorry) and took a chance. Glad I did. They look great and feel great. I’m going to be wearing these a lot. I’m not a mountain climber but can see that they are strong and comfortable enough go for that. Very adjustable. Even survived getting wet quite a few times. A great buy!
Firstly, I absolutely love the shape of of these sandals. They are perfect for my 10.4cm wide greek shape feet. I love all the room, and no over-hang. I spent ages poring over the size print outs. I like a 'snug' fit on my sandals (ie not much at the end beyond my toes) as I tend to trip easily! I couldn't quite decide between 2 - what I'd consider my regular shoe size and the one smaller. I decided the smaller of the 2 would work the best. I knew I was taking a gamble with the smaller size as the toe post would be very snug in my big toe webbing, but I don't mind that. And yes, it is very snug and it's ok. Possibly the bigger size might have worked better, not sure. I really appreciate the fastening options to get a good fit. I have minimal shoe bed at the end of my toes which is perfect for me. Unfortunately, my feet seem to have struggled to get used to these sandals - maybe as I'm used to very minimal sole thickness and these are quite chunky (but zero drop) in comparison and a lot less flexible (though still flexible). As primarily I wanted these for walking the streets (not much countryside with me) I thought the thicker sole would work well. But for me it doesn't seem to, and my feet have really ached and taken time to adjust. When I got out in the 'wild' they felt a lot better, moving better with my foot. The textured footbed I have also struggled to get used to - in general I love sensory things under my feet, but for some reason these irritated the end of my toes causing blisters. Not sure why! Perhaps a textured or plain footbed option might be nice? So, for now, these are not my go-to sandals as hoped, but more for the rugged occasional hike - which is actually better considering the grounding aspect of them (though I didn't really purchase for that reason). Maybe a couple of sole options - this one, and a thinner one? Love love love the shape though and the security of the fastening (I tend to slide around in these kind of toe post sandals, but not in this one).
Comfortable & stylish highly recommend
My Respire sandals are super comfortable…on arrival I popped them on an went of on a 6 mile hike. Comfortable, no rubbing or chaffing, nice snug fit so my feet weren’t sliding about as great adjustment straps. I have narrow feet….highly recommend them and already had compliments and queries as where they were from 🤩
Love them. So comfy even with my bunion :)
Great quality. Using the sizing guide definitely helped to make the right size decision.
Just love these sandals. They are so comfortable and cool and grounding to boot! I have a pair of walking shoes for dog walking and in the winter will get some boots. Thank you.
