Why your feet hurt

Most trail shoes brace your foot instead of letting it grip

Tap a spot to see why it hurts.

A woman standing in the Canyon 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 CanyonHeel and toe sit level, so you stand the way you do barefoot.

Nothing pressing. Nothing tilting.

What you get with Canyon

Trail grip that does not need a stiff shoe to work

1

Your toes spread the way they do barefoot

Wide at the toes, so nothing crowds them.

2

You stand level instead of tipped forward

Flat from heel to toe, so you stand level.

3

The sole bends with you

A sole that bends with every step.

4

Footing you can trust

A rubber outsole with a deep multi directional tread.

5

Cool and dry rather than damp by lunch

Breathable mesh upper with protective overlays.

6

On your feet in seconds

Lace them once and they stay set.

The details, if you want them

Style
Wide-toe casual outdoor sneaker
Shoe type
Low-top casual / light trail shoe
Upper material
Breathable mesh fabric with suede look overlays
Lining material
Mesh
Insole material
PU
Midsole material
EVA (one-time foaming)
Outsole material
Rubber (lugged, anti slip, wear resistant)
Toe box
Wide, round
Closure
Lace up
Upper coverage
Below ankle
Upper construction
Glued (cemented)
Toe protection
Reinforced toe overlay, no metal toe cap
Heel
Reinforced heel counter
Water resistance
Not waterproof
Fit
True to size
Pattern
Solid with contrast side stripe
Best for
Light hiking, outdoor walking, casual everyday wear
Care
Wipe clean, air dry (do not machine wash)

What to expect

The first two weeks

Your feet need a few weeks.

  1. Wearing the Canyon

    Day 1 to 3

    Around the house

    An hour or two indoors.

  2. The Canyon seen from the side

    Day 4 to 7

    Short walks

    Short walks outside.

  3. Close detail of the Canyon upper

    Day 8 to 14

    Most of the day

    Wear them most of the day.

  4. The Canyon seen from above, showing the toe box

    Day 15 on

    Your everyday shoe

    Wear them anywhere.

Why it works

What Canyon actually does for your feet

Canyon barefoot shoe photographed in the studio

Your toes finally have room

Wide at the toes, like your foot.

The Canyon seen from the side

You stand level, not tipped forward

Flat from heel to toe.

The Canyon seen from above, showing the toe box

Your foot actually bends

Bends with every step, deep tread grips.

The weight

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

A normal sneaker adds a few ounces. You lift it 7,000 times a day.

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

Canyon against the shoes you wear now

In real use
Canyon
A cushioned hiking shoe
Across your toes
Canyon✓Foot shaped
A cushioned hiking shoe✗Tapered, presses
Standing posture
Canyon✓Level
A cushioned hiking shoe✗Raised heel
How the sole moves
Canyon✓Bends with you
A cushioned hiking shoe✗Stiff under foam
Ground feel
Canyon✓Low, you feel it
A cushioned hiking shoe✗Thick stack mutes
Grip underfoot
Canyon✓Deep multi tread
A cushioned hiking shoe✗Smooth foam slides
Warm afternoons
Canyon✓Mesh with overlays
A cushioned hiking shoe✗Padded, holds heat
Getting them on
Canyon✓Lace up
A cushioned hiking shoe✗Laces, every time
Weight on foot
Canyon✓Light
A cushioned hiking shoe✗Heavier all day

Fit and anatomy

Shaped like a foot, not a wedge

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

Overhead view of Canyon 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.

A breathable mesh upper with hard wearing overlays.

  • Foot shapedtoe box, room to splay
  • Levelheel and toe on one plane
  • True to sizeorder your usual size

No seam across the top, so nothing digs in.

Questions

What people ask before buying

How do I pick my size in the Canyon?

The Canyon fits true to size for most people, so order your usual sneaker size. Barefoot shoes can run a little short, so if you are between sizes or have wider feet, going up half a size is the common call. Women and men are sized separately, so use the Women or Men buttons at the top to land on the right fit.

What are the Canyon made of, and what are they best for?

The upper is breathable mesh fabric with suede look overlays, lined with mesh. Underneath is a lugged anti slip rubber outsole. They are made for light hiking, outdoor walking and casual everyday wear.

Do the Canyon need breaking in?

Most people wear them comfortably from the first day. If you are coming out of cushioned shoes, ease in over a week or two. Start with a few hours, walk in them, and build up from there while your feet get used to moving on their own again.

How do I clean the Canyon?

Wipe them down with a damp cloth and mild soap, then let them air dry away from direct heat. Keep them out of the washing machine and the dryer.

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

Same shoe and the same build. They are sized on their own lasts so the proportions suit each foot, so switch between the Women and Men buttons at the top and pick your size from that range.

What if the Canyon are not right for me?

Wear them for 30 days. If they are not for you, send them back for a full refund. Shipping is free and there is a 30 day money back guarantee.