Why your feet hurt

Your shoes have been working against your feet

Tap a spot to see why it hurts.

A woman walking across a city street in Stride, seen from the side
  1. Your feet tilt, so the rest of you leans to keep up.

    In StrideStand flat and it all lines up again.

Nothing pressing. Nothing tilting.

What to expect

The first two weeks

Your feet need a few weeks.

  1. Day one, wearing Stride indoors on a wooden kitchen floor

    Day 1 to 3

    Around the house

    An hour or two indoors.

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

    Day 4 to 7

    Short walks

    Short walks outside.

  3. Lifting the soft insole out of Stride while sitting on a park bench

    Day 8 to 14

    Most of the day

    Wear them most of the day.

  4. Walking easily along a path in Stride, no longer thinking about your feet

    Day 15 on

    Your everyday shoe

    Wear them anywhere.

Why it works

What Stride actually does for your feet

Overhead view of Stride showing its wide foot shaped toe box

Your toes sit where they should

Wide at the toes, like your foot.

Side view of Stride showing a sole that is flat from heel to toe

You stand level, not tipped

Flat from heel to toe.

A hand bending Stride to show how flexible its thin sole is

Your foot actually bends

Bends with every step.

01 · The sole

You feel the ground again

Thin sole, so your foot can bend. Thick foam stops it.

Stride barefoot sneaker beside its soft insole lifted out

Insole in

Soft underfoot. Best for concrete and long days.

Insole out

Nothing in the way. Best for grass and short walks.

02 · The upper

Nothing digs in across the widest part

The top is one piece. Nothing is sewn across your toes.

Close up of an ordinary sewn shoe upper with a raised stitched seam across the toes Sewn panels
A seam that rubs
Close up of Stride knit upper showing one continuous surface with no seam One piece knit
No seam. Nothing rubs.

Feel inside your shoe now. That hard seam sits on your toes all day.

03 · The weight

Less to lift, every single step

You lift each shoe about 7,000 times a day. Heavy adds up.

11.5 oz per shoe

Weight you stop lifting, every day

0 lb

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

Side by side

Stride against the shoes you wear now

Stride
Cushioned sneaker
Toe box
StrideFoot shaped
Cushioned sneakerTapered
Seam over toes
StrideNone
Cushioned sneakerStitched panels
Heel drop
StrideZero, flat
Cushioned sneaker8 to 12 mm
Sole
Stride4 mm, bends
Cushioned sneakerThick, stiff
Insole
StrideLifts out
Cushioned sneakerGlued in
Weight
StrideLight
Cushioned sneakerHeavier

Fit and anatomy

Shaped like a foot

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

Overhead view of the Stride showing its wide barefoot toe box

Your foot is widest across the toes. Most shoes are widest further back, so your toes get squeezed toward each other all day.

  • Wideat the toes
  • 0 mmheel drop
  • 4 mmsole

No seam across the top, so nothing digs in.

  • 5 stars: 53 (80%)
  • 4 stars: 13 (20%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
L
Linda E.
Love for errands

Perfect for running around doing errands all day, feet never get tired

R
Rob Q.
Breathable and comfortable

The knit material really does breathe, my feet dont get hot and sweaty like with other shoes

D
Dan W.
Love for retirement

Retired and these are perfect for my active lifestyle

C
Chris C.
perfect fit

Fit like a glove right out of the box

S
Steve S.
love them but sizing odd

really like these but had to size up, tehy run small

L
Linda L.
good overall

happy with them overall, just wish they were a bit more durable

M
Mary E.
Awesome

So comfortable

D
Dave I.
pretty good

like them but nothing amazing, solid shoes

G
Gary G.
Great for arthritis

I hav arthritis in my feet and these are the only shoes that dont hurt

C
Carol N.
No blisters

Wore them right away with no issues, no blisters or rubbing

T
Tom J.
Perfect shoes

Exactly what I needed

M
Mary X.
Excellent shoes

Very happy with the quality

J
Jane Z.
perfect for my bunions

the knit stretches around my bunions, no pain at all

J
Julie Z.
So versatile

Wear these for walking, shopping, casual outings, they work for everything

J
Jane V.
great shoes white shows dirt

comfortable but the white knit shows every speck of dirt, constant cleaning

R
Ron S.
Perfect

No complaints at all

M
Mary P.
Perfect for power walking

I power walk every evening and these are fantastic, good support and so comfy

L
Laura E.
So good

Really really comfortable

C
Chris K.
Perfect for my needs

Exactly what I was looking for in a barefoot sneaker

M
Mark F.
good value

for the price tehyre good

N
Nancy I.
decent shoes

theyre okay, meet my needs

M
Mike J.
Amazing

Love everything about them

D
Donna R.
best walking shoes

do my daily 3 mile walk in these, feet never hurt

K
Karen Y.
Love the stretch

The knit material stretches just right, not too loose not too tight

J
Julie W.
Love them so much

Might buy another pair in a different color

J
Jane U.
Lightweight and comfy

Love how light these are, feel like Im barely wearing shoes

B
Beth R.
comfortable but not much support

comfy for walking but I miss having some arch support

M
Mark F.
Love the modern look

These actually look stylish not like old people shoes

M
Mike C.
Excellent

Couldnt be better

M
Mary R.
Amazing breathability

My feet stay cool even on hot days, the knit really works

Questions

What people ask before buying

How do I pick my size?

Order your normal size. Wide feet, go up a half.

What are they made of?

A one piece breathable knit upper that feels sock like, on a thin 4 mm sole with a chevron tread. The toe box is wide and foot shaped, so your toes have room to spread.

Will they hurt at first?

Your feet should feel roomy straight away. Your calves are the part that needs time, because they finally get to work. Start with a few hours a day and build up over two weeks. Keep the insole in while you do.

How do I clean them?

Wipe them with a damp cloth for everyday marks. For a deeper clean, machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, take the insoles out first, and let everything air dry. Skip the dryer.

I am on my feet all day. Will these actually help?

That is who they are built for. Standing all day in a narrow shoe with a raised heel keeps your toes squeezed and your weight pushed onto the ball of your foot. These take all three of those away. Most people notice the difference in the first week, and the roomy front is usually what they notice first.

My feet are wide. Will they fit?

The toe box is foot shaped rather than tapered, so there is real room across the front. If you are between sizes or your feet are on the wider side, size up by half. If the fit is not right you have 30 days to send them back for a full refund.

Can I wear these all day, or only for short walks?

All day, once you are through the first two weeks. Keep the insole in for long days on concrete or tile. Take it out when you want more ground feel. One pair covers both.

What if they do not work for me?

Wear them for 30 days. If they are not the most comfortable shoes you own, send them back for a full refund. You keep the risk on us, not on you.

Will they look like orthopaedic shoes?

No. There are no logos and no bulky shaping, just a clean knit upper on a thin sole. They read as ordinary everyday sneakers, which is the point.