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 Flow 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 FlowYour weight spreads across the whole foot instead of the ball.

Nothing pressing. Nothing tilting.

What you get with Flow

A quilted slip on that copes when you leave the pavement

1

Hands free, on in a single pull

An elastic sock collar with a cord lock and a heel pull tab.

2

Grip on wet grass and light trail

A spiked gum lug outsole in TPR with deep studded tread.

3

A wide front your toes can spread into

The toe box is wide and foot shaped, not tapered.

4

It looks like something you chose

The diamond quilted knit reads relaxed and put together, not gym kit.

5

You keep your barefoot stance

Heel and toe sit at the same height on a zero drop sole.

6

Cool feet and give underfoot

The elastic weave lets air move through as you walk.

The details, if you want them

Style
Quilted slip on barefoot leisure shoe
Shoe type
Casual everyday slip on
Best for
Daily leisure, casual outdoor wear, light walking, travel
Upper material
Elastic fly knit, quilted weave
Insole
Cotton padded, sweat absorbing
Outsole
TPR, spiked gum lug tread
Sole profile
Zero drop
Toe box
Wide, barefoot shaped
Closure
Elastic cord lock, slip on
Upper coverage
Sock collar at the ankle
Season
All season, breathable for summer
Care
Spot clean, air dry

What to expect

The first two weeks

Your feet need a few weeks.

  1. Day one, wearing the Flow 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 Flow for a short errand

    Day 4 to 7

    Half a day

    Short walks outside.

  3. Sitting on a park bench in the Flow 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 Flow

    Day 15 on

    All day, every day

    Wear them anywhere.

Why it works

What Flow actually does for your feet

Overhead view of the Flow showing its wide barefoot toe box

Your toes finally have room

Wide and foot shaped, so toes spread.

Side view of the Flow showing its level zero drop sole

You stand level, not tipped forward

Flat heel to toe, like barefoot.

Three quarter view of the Flow quilted slip on

Hands free, on in one pull

Step in and it cinches to 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

Flow next to a canvas slip on

In real use
Flow
An ordinary canvas slip on
Getting them on
FlowOne pull cord lock
An ordinary canvas slip onForce your heel in
On your foot
FlowSock collar holds
An ordinary canvas slip onHeel slips out
Wet grass
FlowDeep studded lugs
An ordinary canvas slip onFlat soles slide
Across the toes
FlowFoot shaped
An ordinary canvas slip onNarrow, presses
Standing still
FlowLevel
An ordinary canvas slip onBuilt up heel
Warm days
FlowElastic weave
An ordinary canvas slip onCanvas holds heat
How it looks
FlowQuilted and tidy
An ordinary canvas slip onReads as scruffy
Weight per shoe
FlowAbout 8.5 oz
An ordinary canvas slip onHeavier, stiffer

Fit and anatomy

Shaped like a foot, not a wedge

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

Overhead view of Flow 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 sizeelastic laces, nothing to tie

No seam across the top, so nothing digs in.

  • 5 stars: 171 (80%)
  • 4 stars: 42 (20%)
  • 3 stars: 0 (0%)
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J
Joe Q.
love

just love them

S
Sarah V.
so good

really comfy

B
Bob D.
Best purchase

One of my best shoe purchases ever

M
Mary C.
Perfect for errands

Running around all day in these, feet never hurt

S
Steve P.
pretty nice

like them but had higher expectations

B
Bill P.
Great for foot problems

I have morton's neuroma and these give my toes room without being loose

K
Karen B.
awesome shoes

comfy

B
Bill M.
best

Wear daily

T
Tom C.
great buy

Happy

A
Ann O.
love love

great

P
Paul B.
like but not love

comfortable but not amazing

D
Dan P.
love

perfect fit

T
Tony P.
so good

really comfy

S
Steve R.
alright

theyre alright

B
Bob D.
Perfect for gym

Easy to slip on at gym, comfortable for light workouts

J
Jane K.
comfortable from day one

No break in needed, felt great immediately

M
Mary G.
Love the barefoot feel

Can feel the ground but still protected, perfect balance

D
Dan N.
Great for balance

The ground feel helps with my balance

S
Sue A.
awesome shoes

Comfy

P
Paul Q.
great quality

well made and comfortable

A
Amy L.
best slip on shoes

tried lots of slip ons these are by far the best

A
Amy C.
Love for grandkid duty

When Im chasing grandkids around I need easy shoes, these are perfect

M
Mary I.
so easy to slip on

Love that theres no laces, just slide them on and go

B
Bob R.
Perfect

thats all, just perfect

J
Jane K.
good enough

meet my needs adequately

C
Carol D.
good shoes

they work fine for me

L
Laura U.
pretty good

happy with them overall, minor complaints

D
Dave T.
No more struggling

Used to struggle getting shoes on and off, these make it so easy

N
Nancy V.
good slip ons

comfortable but nothing special

J
Jean P.
best shoes

love

L
Linda B.
So versatile

Wear them for walks, errands, everything

L
Laura A.
love!

perfect

Questions

Flow questions, answered

Are these easy to get on without using my hands?

Yes. That is the whole idea. The stretch knit opening flexes wide and the toggle cinch tightens with one pull, so you can step in and go. No sitting down, no bending to tie laces.

What size should I pick?

Flow fits true to size for most people. Barefoot shoes can run slightly short, so if you are between sizes or have wider feet, size up half a size. Women and men have separate sizing, switched with the Women and Men buttons at the top of the page.

What is the upper made of?

A soft stretch knit that adapts to the shape of your foot for a sock like secure fit. It is breathable, so your feet stay cool on errands and travel days.

What does zero drop feel like if I am new to it?

Zero drop means your heel and toes sit at the same height, so you stand and walk in a natural posture. The wide toe box gives your toes room to spread. Ease into longer wear over a week or two so your feet adjust.

How do I clean the knit upper?

Spot clean with a damp cloth and a little mild soap, then let them air dry away from direct heat. Skip the dryer, since high heat can stress the knit and the toggle.

Is the tread good enough for more than pavement?

The multi directional tread grips pavement, tile, and light trails well. For rugged hikes or technical terrain, reach for a dedicated trail style instead.

What is your return policy?

You have a 30 day money back guarantee. If they are not right for you, send them back within 30 days for a full refund. We ship to the US and CA.