In 2022, UK-based Bahé (pronounced “Buh-HAY”) launched the world’s first grounded performance running shoe: Recharge. Since then, they’ve created three barefoot-style grounding shoes: Revive running shoes, Rediscover hiking boots, and Respire sandals. All are designed to reconnect you with nature for health and wellbeing.
Traditional-fit grounded running shoes
Minimalist / Barefoot-style grounded running shoe
Waterproof, barefoot-design grounding boots
Waterproof, barefoot-style grounding sandals
Most recently, Bahé released its new line of grounding socks for wear with all their grounding shoes.
NOTE: This edition of Bahé’s Recharge traditional-fit, grounded running shoes will be their last. If you want cushiony, grounded running shoes with arch support get a pair of Recharges NOW for 30% OFF before they are sold out (they are currently marked at 20% OFF; use code GROUNDED10 at checkout to save an additional 10%)!
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What’s Special About BAHÉ GroundING Shoes?
All Bahé Earthing shoes are:
SUSTAINABLY MADE with recycled plastics or polyesters, and plant-based (corn, sugarcane, organic cotton) materials; packaging is FCS-recycled and also recyclable.
GROUNDED - sneakers and boots contain a multi-layer ground flow system which permits the passing of earth’s natural electrons through the sole (more on this below). Sandals are grounded via conductive soles and laces.
INSPIRED BY NATURE. Not only did Bahé create grounding shoes to help people spend more time exercising in nature, they designed them with a reverence for nature’s simple, natural colors and organic flowing lines.
BUILT FOR PERFORMANCE, LONGEVITY & COMFORT with breathable mesh, some cushioning, flexible soles and ultra-durable, grippy tread. Bahé runners and boots contain heel and toe reinforcements for durability, and the sandals have padded, adjustable straps.
WATERPROOF OR WATER RESISTANT. Bahé grounding sandals and boots are fully waterproof, and their running shoes have treated uppers and splash proof panels for water resistance.
All styles are very lightweight compared to conventional sneakers and hiking boots. They are vegan-friendly too!
Best yet, Grounded.com visitors get an EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT!
TYPES OF BAHÉ GROUNDING SHOES…
TWO GROUNDED RUNNING SHOES: RECHARGE & REVIVE
Recognizing that people who are into grounding are often also into minimalist design shoes, Bahé currently offers two styles of grounded running shoes - barefoot design (REVIVE) as well as traditional fit (RECHARGE). The differences lie in the sole and toe box area designs, as well as the treads.
RECHARGE regular-fit tread
REVIVE barefoot design tread
Both styles are grounded the same way via a multi-layer ground flow system in the soles. More on this below.
REVIVE - BAREFOOT STYLE
A lightweight, barefoot-style running shoe with a thin and flexible zero-drop sole and a roomy toe box to enhance ground feel and mimic the barefoot experience; zero-drop means there is no difference between heel and toe elevation. Revive also features a removable inner sole for those who desire greater ground feel.
REVIVE SOLES: multi-terrain grip, 4mm outsole, 3mm footbed, 10mm total stack height.
$199 per pair; SAVE 10% with code: GROUNDED10
A traditional-style, supportive running shoe with greater cushioning and arch support, as well as a full-coverage outsole for comfort and long-lasting performance; toe box is regular fit – narrower than Revive grounded runners.
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RECHARGE SOLES: full-coverage, 4mm grippy outsole; 8mm heel to toe drop; 27mm total stack height
WATERPROOF GROUNDING BOOTS FOR HIKING & MORE
REDISCOVER - BAREFOOT STYLE
We’re super excited about Bahé’s Rediscover…not only is it the first barefoot-style grounded hiking boot; as far as we know, it’s also the very first waterproof grounding boot. Yup - there’s finally a grounding shoe you can wear year-round, including in rain and heavy snow!
$249 per pair; SAVE 10% with code GROUNDED10
REDISCOVER boots are waterproof!
Key features of this grounding boot:
Waterproof and durable – with bellows tongue, upper is fully waterproof, as is lower part of boot which is reinforced with rubber; both toe and heel feature additional reinforced rubber for added protection.
Barefoot design – natural foot shaped with roomy toe box, and with zero-drop, thin and flexible sole; no arch support to promote natural foot strength. A wider toe box not only lets the toes spread; it also leaves room for wearing thick socks. The footbed is removable for those who want more room and ground feel.
Designed for comfort and ease of entry – the waterproof upper is made of soft, yet robust fabric and a padded tongue; with ski hooks and pullers for ease when getting them on and off.
Lightweight – a size UK8 is 483 grams, which is only about 1 lb - for better endurance (with less energy expended lifting your shoes).
Rugged, high-traction - made for hiking terrain with thick (6.5mm), rugged outer soles featuring 4.5mm triangle lugs for optimum grip and flex grooves for multi-directional bending and twisting. Total stack height including 3mm insole: 18mm
Comes with spare set of orange laces.
Vegan-friendly
REDISCOVER high-traction soles
WATERPROOF GROUNDing sandals
RESPIRE - BAREFOOT STYLE
LAUNCHED SEPTEMBER 2024
We LOVE Bahé’s newest grounding shoes - fully submergible, waterproof grounding sandals with very grippy tread and smooth, adjustable, velcro straps. They’ve proven rugged and durable when walking and hiking, as well as wading in mountain streams.
$109 per pair; SAVE 10% with code: GROUNDED10
These grounding sandals are best for trail running, hiking and water exploration, as well as casual wear. Key features:
Barefoot design - wide and flexible, zero-drop soles with a textured footbed for stimulation; total stack height is 13mm
Highly grippy outer sole - 2.5mm lugs on sole for multi-terrain stability
Waterproof - fully submergible and they dry relatively quickly
Easy to don and adjust - velcro straps in front of foot and at heel
Lightweight - each sandal (based on size 8) is about 1/2 pound at 245 grams. This and their size make them ideal warm-weather footwear when traveling light!
Grounded via a conductive additive in the outsole. Additionally, the laces contain conductive stainless steel threading. Certified conductive (in accordance with EN ISO 20344:2011) so you can soak up Earth energy when on a conductive surface like grass, sand or unpainted concrete.
Comfortable - cushiony, bio-based EVA top sole and smooth straps with padded area for comfort inside the heel strap. In our experience, no blisters and no break in period needed! Ground feel is limited due to thickness of cushioning.
Sustainably produced - with recycled and plant-based materials, like sugarcane and natural rubber.
Vegan-friendly
RESPIRE comes in three colors
ARE GROUNDing shoes GOOD FOR ME?
When you wear Earthing, or grounding, shoes on a conductive natural earth surface to run, walk or hike, you’re simultaneously engaging in three activities known to promote good health and wellbeing: (1) exercising, (2) grounding, and (3) being in nature.
Imagine, for example, you’re running through the woods, hiking a mountain trail, or briskly walking the beach or a dirt road in the countryside. You’re feeling a host of exercise benefits including more oxygen flooding your system and maybe even a “runner’s high.” You’re also experiencing health benefits from simply being out in nature…like reduced stress and greater well being. Such is why “green exercise,” or exercising in nature, is taking hold as a powerful, natural way to get and stay healthy. Some call it “exercise squared.”
What if you then added the benefits of grounding to that mix?
Grounded.com Founder Step Sinatra visits Bahé Founders Alex and Kishan at the June 2024 Health Optimization Summit in London.
This is what an innovative duo had in mind when creating their Bahé line of sustainably produced, grounded running shoes…an exponential increase in all those positive effects of green exercise which they refer to as, “exercise cubed” (exercise to the 3rd power).
Since Bahé’s grounded, green exercise mission aligns perfectly with our views on grounded exercise in nature, Step and I had to get our feet into their shoes! We each tried out (and now regularly wear) the Revives and Rediscovers; Respires too, for March. Happy with their feel, look and performance, we are excited to share the Bahé brand with you.
Ultimately, Bahé’s mission is to support a healthier connection to the earth through exercise - something we can really get behind. We also love the name…Bahé is the Hindi word for “flow,” and captures the essence of the flow of earth energy that helps us better “go with the flow” of life.
DOES BAHÉ OFFER GroundING Shoe DISCOUNTS?
Yes! And as a Grounded.com visitor, you can enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on ALL Bahé orders - enter code: GROUNDED10 at checkout.
Please note, although Bahé is a U.K. company, they ship internationally. Shipping to the U.S. costs just $15 and usually takes 7-10 days. Learn more here. Discount codes not combinable with other codes.
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SHOP MEN’S REVIVE - BArefoot-style GROUNded RUNNING Shoes
Minimalist and Water-Resistant. Click on any shoe image to learn more about and purchase it.
Midnight (Black and White) Grounded Running Shoes
Forest Barefoot Style Grounding Sneakers
Sunset Pink Barefoot Grounded Runners - Barefoot Style
Sandstone Grounded Running Shoes - Barefoot Style
Ocean Barefoot-Style Grounding Sneakers
Lunar Gray Barefoot Design Grounded Runners
Eclipse (All-Black) Barefoot Grounding Sneakers
Frost Barefoot-Design Grounded Runners
SHOP MEN’S RECHARGE - REGULAR FIT GROUNDED RUNNING SHOES
RECHARGE prices are currently marked as 20% OFF. Save an additional 10% with code: GROUNDED10
Frost Grounded Running Sneakers
Sunset Pink Grounding Sneakers
Midnight Grounded Runners
Forest Earthing Sneakers
Eclipse Earthing Runners
Ocean Grounded Running Shoes
Lunar Gray Earthing Sneakers
Sandstone Grounding Running Shoes
SHOP MEN’S REDISCOVER - BAREFOOT DESIGN GROUNDING BOOTS
Forest Waterproof Earthing Boot
Bark Waterproof Grounding Boot
Eclipse Grounded Hiking Boot
Dune Grounding Shoe for Hiking
SHOP MEN’S RESPIRE - BAREFOOT DESIGN GROUNDING sANDALS
Forest Barefoot Grounded Sandals
Stone Waterproof Grounding Sandals
Eclipse Earthing Sandals
Barefoot-Style Earthing Sandals
SHOP WOMEN’S REVIVE - BAREFOOT DESIGN GROUNDED RUNNING SHOES
Water-resistant with splash-proof panels. Click on the images to learn more about or buy each shoe.
Frost Barefoot Grounded Runners
Midnight Barefoot Earthing Sneakers
Sunset Pink Minimalist Grounding Sneakers
Lunar Gray Barefoot Grounded Sneakers
Sandstone Earthing Running Shoes
Forest Grounded Barefoot Sneakers
Ocean Barefoot Grounded Sneakers
Eclipse Barefoot Earthing Sneakers
SHOP WOMEN’S RECHARGE - REGULAR FIT GROUNDED RUNNING SHOES
RECHARGE prices are currently marked down 20%. Save an additional 10% with code: GROUNDED10
With cushiony arch support and splash-proof panels.
Frost Grounding Sneakers for Women
Eclipse Cushioned Grounding Sneakers
Forest Performance Running Earthing Shoes
Lunar Grey Grounded Runners
Sandstone Grounded Performance Running Shoes
Midnight Grounding Sneakers
Sunset Pink Earthing Sneakers
Ocean Grounded Running Shoes
SHOP WOMEN’S REDISCOVER - BAREFOOT DESIGN GROUNDING BOOTS
Waterproof grounding boots for hiking, snow and more.
Dune Waterproof Grounding Boot
Forest Waterproof Earthing Boot
Bark Waterproof Grounded Hiking Boot
Eclipse Black Grounding Boot
SHOP WOMEN’S RESPIRE - BAREFOOT STYLE GROUNDING SANDALS
Waterproof with adjustable, velcro straps, heel padding, and flat, cushiony sole.
Stone Minimalist Earthing Sandals
Olive Grounded Barefoot Sandals
Eclipse Black Grounding Sandals
Waterproof Grounding Sandals
HOW DO BAHÉ SHOES GROUND YOU?
Unlike regular shoes, Bahé grounded runners and hiking boots allow the Earth’s natural stream of electrons, which flow from natural earth surfaces (like dirt, grass, gravel, stone, brick and unpainted concrete) to pass into the feet via conductive soles.
Revive, Recharge and Rediscover all have different treads and sole thicknesses, but are equally conductive and utilize the same grounding technology. Respire sandals have a conductive additive in the outer sole as well as conductive metal (stainless steel) threading in the laces.
All Bahé grounding shoe styles will conduct the earth’s electrons into your feet when you’re standing on a natural earth surface like sand, dirt or grass. All styles but the sandals accomplish this through a multi-layer ground flow system in each sole. This system includes four sole layers, each with a conductive element.
REVIVE ground flow system
REDISCOVER ground flow system
From the outsole, in which there is conductive carbon, the energy passes into the insole through a conductive loop in the midsole. The performance insole contains conductive stitching, through which the energy is delivered into the footbed. Additional conductive stitching in the footbed transfers the electrons into your feet.
Bahé’s ground flow system is lab-tested and certified to have the same conductivity as human skin.
If you wear socks, will they block the flow of Earth energy?
Most socks made of natural materials like cotton won’t, though some made of synthetic materials can insulate your feet from ground energy. Even in cotton socks, though, your feet need to sweat to effectuate conductivity. Thinner cotton socks are recommended, though grounding socks will be the most conductive right off the bat.
NEW (June 2025) - Bahé now offers a line of grounding socks!
Made of soft, organic cotton and conductive stainless steel threads, Bahé’s new grounding socks are designed to optimize ground energy flow when worn with Bahé grounding shoes. Two styles are available:
OUR TEAM’S THOUGHTS - BAHÉ GROUNDING SHOE REVIEWS
For our first Bahés, we both opted for the Revive barefoot design style. Step bought a pair of Forest Revives and I got the Eclipses. I wish we could give you our input on the Recharges, but the allure of grounded barefoot design running sneakers was too great! We both are really enjoying the Revives, and now the Rediscover boots, as well - I’m happy to now report the Rediscovers have kept my feet warm and dry in both the snow and rain! The sandals have also proven ideal sole companions for summer exploration and travel.
“I love these running shoes - they are so comfortable...almost like slippers! They seem to run a bit big, but fit well. I dig the flat sole, but also that they have some padding. Wide toe box for sure! I feel like running Forrest Gump style in them. I come home and forget to take them off, they are so roomy. Am now on my second pair!
I also just got a pair of the hiking boots and have been wearing them non-stop, they are crazy comfortable!””
“The Revive Runners are super comfy and wipe down easily...Nature is a dirty girl! I’ve worn them with and without the removable inner sole and prefer them without.
The Forest Rediscovers are warm (even in frigid temps), very comfortable and have fantastic tread for hiking. I’m thrilled to finally have waterproof grounding shoes that I can wear in deeper snow!
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“I was lucky enough to get a pair of the comfy sandals this summer and confidently walked, hiked and waded in them - around town and on vacation. Best part for me - NO BLISTERS!!
All pairs fit on the larger side – I’m a half size and rounded down. I’m very impressed with Bahé grounding shoes!”
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