Why your feet hurt

Your everyday shoe is the one doing the most damage

Tap a spot to see why it hurts.

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

Nothing pressing. Nothing tilting.

What you get with Drift

Clean enough for anything, built to actually move

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 triangular textured tread.

5

Cool and dry rather than damp by lunch

Air mesh upper with an anti odor treatment.

6

On your feet in seconds

Lace them once and they stay set.

The details, if you want them

Sole profile
Zero drop
Toe box
Wide, round (upgraded wide last)
Upper material
Air mesh
Insole material
EVA with breathable mesh top cover
Outsole material
Rubber (anti-skid, triangular tread)
Closure
Lace up
Upper coverage
Below ankle
Material type
Non-leather
Special treatment
Anti-odor
Reflective details
Yes
Best for
Daily walking, casual outdoor wear, warm weather everyday use
Care
Wipe clean, air dry (do not machine wash)

What to expect

The first two weeks

Your feet need a few weeks.

  1. Putting the Drift on at home on day one

    Day 1 to 3

    Around the house

    An hour or two indoors.

  2. A short walk in the Drift

    Day 4 to 7

    Short walks

    Short walks outside.

  3. Sitting down after a walk in the Drift

    Day 8 to 14

    Most of the day

    Wear them most of the day.

  4. Walking easily on a city sidewalk in the Drift

    Day 15 on

    Your everyday shoe

    Wear them anywhere.

Why it works

What Drift actually does for your feet

Drift barefoot minimalist sneaker photographed in the studio

Your toes finally have room

Wide at the toes, like your foot.

The Drift seen from the side

You stand level, not tipped forward

Flat from heel to toe.

Drift worn on a city sidewalk

Your foot actually bends

Bends with every step, textured 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

Drift against the shoes you wear now

In real use
Drift
A cushioned everyday sneaker
Across your toes
Drift✓Foot shaped
A cushioned everyday sneaker✗Tapered, presses
Standing posture
Drift✓Level
A cushioned everyday sneaker✗Raised heel
How the sole moves
Drift✓Bends with you
A cushioned everyday sneaker✗Stiff under foam
Ground feel
Drift✓Low, you feel it
A cushioned everyday sneaker✗Thick stack mutes
Grip underfoot
Drift✓Triangular tread
A cushioned everyday sneaker✗Smooth foam slides
Warm afternoons
Drift✓Anti odor air mesh
A cushioned everyday sneaker✗Padded, holds heat
Getting them on
Drift✓Lace up
A cushioned everyday sneaker✗Laces, every time
Weight on foot
Drift✓Light
A cushioned everyday sneaker✗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 Drift 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.

An air mesh upper over a breathable mesh insole surface.

  • 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 Drift?

Most people fit their usual sneaker size in the Drift. 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 Drift made of, and what are they best for?

The upper is air mesh. Underneath is a anti-skid triangular tread rubber outsole. They are made for daily walking, casual outdoor wear and warm weather everyday use.

Do the Drift 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 Drift?

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 Drift 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 Drift 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.