As Groundz customers, we’ve learned that pictures of their grounding shoes can give you some idea of how they would look and feel on you; but it’s not until they’re in your hands and on your feet that you truly experience the Groundz difference.

If you enjoy regularly stuffing your feet into stiff leather, pointy-toe heels and accept blisters and bunions as the price of fashion, Groundz shoes are not for you.

Likewise, if you swear by significant arch support in your footwear, Groundz shoes probably won’t register as comfortable for you.

And if you only wear vegan clothing, Groundz shoes are definitely not for you.

On the other hand, if you prefer the comfort of soft, rich leathers enveloping your feet like gloves, with plenty of toe room and the barefoot feel of thin, zero-drop soles, Groundz shoes may be the perfect fit.

Add being connected to Earth’s natural energy, and you’ve struck gold.

• Three styles: slate, white/olive, midnight

• Versatile, lightweight, breathable and durable

• Modern fusion of bio-based materials (like leather, bamboo and cork) with sustainable synthetic materials (like recycled plastic and recyclable rubber);

• Minimalist / barefoot design with splayed toe box, zero-drop, thin, featherweight sole for closer ground feel.

• Conductive method to ground you: Direct GroundSyncTM -conductive carbon pads in the outsoles deliver Earth energy through inner sole layers via conductive stainless steel stitching.

The “Coppers” - grounded by copper rivets

Groundz’s original line of grounding shoes with copper includes grounded sandals, slip ons and ankle boots for women and men. These classics are:

• Expertly handmade with premium nubuck and smooth leathers, as well as other all-natural materials - no synthetic rubbers, fabrics, dyes, glues or plastics;

• Bound together with natural clay and hand-stitched with beeswax-soaked cotton thread for durability;

• Feet-friendly with anti-microbial water buffalo leather soles; and

• Minimalist / barefoot design - with wide toe boxes and zero drop soles to help strengthen the feet.

Grounding technology: 100% copper rivets in the soles conduct Earth energy into the feet. As a highly conductive metal, copper conducts electrons from natural Earth surfaces directly into the skin and into the surrounding leather inner sole, which becomes more conductive with sweat.

Some styles have natural rubber outsoles for traction: Boots, Sandals, Clay Sneakers, and NS (no-slip) Casual and NS Chic Clays.

Others have leather outer soles, which are best in dry weather: Chic, Classic, HP Classic, Casual and Dali Clays.

WHY ARE GROUNDZ SHOES MINIMALIST / BAREFOOT design?

"We believe your shoe should fit your foot’s anatomy and not the other way around like much of contemporary footwear." - GROUNDZ

Groundz shoes are designed to provide many benefits of going barefoot while protecting against injury and uncomfortable temps with:

• Foot-shaped with wide toe boxes, which let toes spread out freely, rather than force them into narrow corners, and provide natural stability;

• Soles that and flat (a.k.a. “zero-drop”) and free of arch support to promote natural foot strength, balance, posture and gait.

• Thin, flexible soles for closer ground feel.

“When you hold a pair of new Groundz shoes in your hands, you know they’re something special….Not only because you can connect to Earth’s natural energy in them, but because of their high-quality materials and craftsmanship.

I now own five pairs of Groundz’s - three pairs are “coppers.” I love the way they feel and look and even wear the Jeans Clay Sneakers ungrounded inside my home like slippers - they are that comfortable!

My only caveat is, try to wear Groundz coppers in dry conditions. They aren’t water resistant, so they can get tarnished in rainy weather. I’d also avoid wearing them in freezing temps as the highly conductive copper rivets transfer that cold energy into your feet.

I’m also now very impressed with the new line of BIOS sneakers. Not only stylish, they are also super comfy! After testing them out over several long days of city walking, the BIOS have become my new go-tos for urban adventuring.

Very lightweight with barefoot style soles, they have proven themselves invaluable when walking all day on concrete surfaces. The light cushiony insoles with top layers of cork have kept my feet comfy while still allowing me to feel the ground beneath my feet. I just bought a second, black pair!”

- Marchann Sinatra Blake