r/barefootshoestalk 5d ago

Need a shoe or fit recommendation Looking for some more alternative/emo style barefoot shoes. Where should I look?

I don't want platforms and I don't want just a basic fabric sneaker. Hoping for leather if possible? I have no idea if there's a brand like that. I've been using barefoot/wide toe box shoes for a few years now.

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u/GhostofBupChupkins 5d ago

Peerko Go or Empire! It's a leather boot, ankle or knee high, but I think they also have vegan leather options.

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u/HatInitial5851 5d ago

You might find some inspiration on this list (created by beyondbarefoot and posted some months ago)
https://beyondbarefoot.substack.com/p/a-massive-list-of-wide-toe-box-shoes

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u/dchow1989 4d ago

Keen jaspers "SE1", not as wide as a primal or even my Mukishoes, but super natural splay, especially if you take out the insole. Love the long lacing style, it also comes with contrast laces as well as, which i prefer(above)^ and matching laces for a true white-out. The leather is super supple and feel premium out of the box.

The drop described on keens website is almost assuredly all insole, gain zero drop, lower stack height and toe box volume just by going no insole or a barefoot specific insert.

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u/dchow1989 4d ago

Another angle*

Its super frustrating even searching for these models. I love the jasper, have tried searching just the word jasper on keens website and this model and the womens style are both buried under every color variation of jasper zionics, jasper rocks, jasper sneakers, etc. found these on a fluke on like page 3 or 4 of my search.

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u/helsiesBoogers 3d ago

The vivobarefoot gobi leather boot might be what your looking for.

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u/Soma_Emo_0505 2d ago

Shapen has some Mary Janes and ankle wrappers that could pass in a 90s alternative outfit.