Why your feet hurt

Your shoes have been working against your feet

Tap a spot to see why it hurts.

A woman standing in the Wave shoes, side view showing her hips, knees, ankles and the ball of her foot
  1. When your feet are tilted all day, everything above them adjusts to compensate.

    In WaveYour weight spreads across the whole foot instead of the ball.

Nothing pressing. Nothing tilting.

What you get with Wave

Six things you will notice in the first week

1

On and off in about two seconds

Elastic lacing with a quick lock toggle, so one pull and they are on.

2

Easy to get on when bending down is not

The opening is wide and stretches.

3

Wear them with bare feet

Air passes straight through the mesh, over a soft cotton lining.

4

Machine washable

When they get grubby they go in the wash and air dry.

5

Order your usual size

They fit true to size and come in six colours.

6

One pair covers the whole day

Light for long walks, steady for the gym, plain enough for work.

The details, if you want them

Style
Barefoot casual outdoor shoe
Best for
Walking, work, gym, travel, driving, everyday wear
Upper material
Air mesh with moulded overlays
Lining
Cotton
Insole
EVA
Outsole
Rubber, anti slip tread
Outsole features
Anti slip, abrasion resistant, flexible
Sole profile
Zero drop, flat under 1 cm
Toe box
Wide, foot shaped
Closure
Elastic lacing with quick lock toggle
Upper coverage
Below the ankle
Care
Machine washable, air dry away from direct heat

What to expect

The first two weeks

Your feet need a few weeks.

  1. Day one, wearing the Wave indoors on a wooden floor

    Day 1 to 3

    A couple of hours

    Around the house.

  2. Stepping out of the front door in the Wave for a short errand

    Day 4 to 7

    Half a day

    Short walks outside.

  3. Sitting on a park bench in the Wave after a longer walk

    Day 8 to 14

    Most of the day

    Take them out on grass one afternoon.

  4. Walking easily along a path in the Wave

    Day 15 on

    All day, every day

    Wear them anywhere.

The barefoot part

What being barefoot shaped actually does

Overhead view of the Wave showing its wide foot shaped toe box

Your toes finally have room

Shaped like a foot, so your toes spread.

Side view of the Wave showing its level zero drop sole

You stand level, not tipped forward

No raised heel, front and back sit level.

Three quarter view of the Wave showing its flexible rubber sole

Your foot moves instead of being held still

The sole bends with your foot.

The weight

You do not wear your shoes. You lift them, about 7,000 times a day.

A normal sneaker adds a few ounces. Multiply that by 7,000.

11.5 oz per shoe

Weight you stop lifting, every day

0 lb

One shoe per step, at 7,000 steps a day.

Why this pair

What you actually get, next to the shoes you wear now

In real use
Wave
A cushioned sneaker
Getting them on
WaveOne toggle pull
A cushioned sneakerSit down and tie
Without socks
WaveSoft cotton lining
A cushioned sneakerSynthetic, clammy
Across the front
WaveFoot shaped
A cushioned sneakerTapered, pushed in
How the sole sits
WaveLevel, and bends
A cushioned sneakerRaised heel, still
Getting grubby
WaveIn the machine
A cushioned sneakerScrub by hand
One pair covers
WaveWork, gym, travel
A cushioned sneakerA pair for each
Weight on foot
WaveLight
A cushioned sneakerHeavier every step
Ordering your size
WaveTrue to size
A cushioned sneakerGuess and hope

Fit and anatomy

Shaped like a foot, not a wedge

Your toes should sit inside the outline, with room to spread.

Overhead view of Wave showing its wide barefoot toe box

Put your foot on the insole. Your toes should sit inside the outline with room to spread.

It gives where your foot needs it to.

Room across the front, so nothing squeezes your toes together.

  • Foot shapedtoe box, room to splay
  • Zero dropheel and toe sit level
  • True to sizeslip on, no laces to tie

No seam across the top, so nothing digs in.

Questions

Wave questions, answered

How should I size the Wave?

Fit true to size for most people. Barefoot shoes can run a touch short, so if you are between sizes or have wider feet, size up half a size. Women and men are sized separately, switched with the Women and Men buttons at the top.

What makes the Wave good for water?

They are built amphibious. The perforated upper drains and dries quickly, the sole grips when wet, and they rinse clean after. Great for beach, boat, kayaking, and wet trails.

Can I wear them on dry land too?

Yes. The design works wet or dry, so you can wear them for the walk to the water and everything after, not just in it.

What does the barefoot, zero drop feel like in the Wave?

Heel and toes sit level, and the wide anatomical toe box lets your toes spread and grip. It feels natural and secure, even on slippery surfaces.

How do I clean and dry them after use?

Rinse with fresh water to clear sand and salt, then air dry away from direct heat. The perforated upper drains and dries fast on its own.

Are the women's and men's Wave different?

Same water ready design and benefits. Sizing is separate for women and men, so use the Women and Men buttons at the top to find your fit.

What is your return policy?

There is a 30 day money back guarantee. Not the right fit? Reach out within 30 days for a full refund. We ship to the US and CA.