Why your feet hurt

A hiking boot protects your foot by stopping it moving

Tap a spot to see why it hurts.

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

Nothing pressing. Nothing tilting.

What you get with Granite

A hiking shoe you can feel the ground through

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

It runs on a studded non slip rubber outsole.

5

Cool and dry rather than damp by lunch

Split leather suede upper moves air straight through the shoe.

6

On your feet in seconds

Lace them once and they stay set.

The details, if you want them

Style
Wide-toe barefoot style hiking shoe
Shoe type
Low-top light hiking / casual shoe
Upper material
Suede (split leather)
Insole material
Latex
Outsole material
Rubber (studded, non slip)
Toe box
Wide, ball-shaped
Shoe width
Medium
Drop
Zero drop
Closure
Lace up
Upper coverage
Below ankle
Upper construction
Stitched
Toe protection
Reinforced toe with rubber bumper, no metal toe cap
Heel
Reinforced heel counter with pull tab
Fit
True to size
Pattern
Solid
Care
Brush clean, air dry; do not machine wash (suede)

What to expect

The first two weeks

Your feet need a few weeks.

  1. Wearing the Granite

    Day 1 to 3

    Around the house

    An hour or two indoors.

  2. The Granite seen from the side

    Day 4 to 7

    Short walks

    Short walks outside.

  3. Close detail of the Granite upper

    Day 8 to 14

    Most of the day

    Wear them most of the day.

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

    Day 15 on

    Your everyday shoe

    Wear them anywhere.

Why it works

What Granite actually does for your feet

Granite barefoot shoe photographed in the studio

Your toes finally have room

Wide at the toes, like your foot.

The Granite seen from the side

You stand level, not tipped forward

Flat from heel to toe.

The Granite seen from above, showing the toe box

Your foot actually bends

Bends with every step, non slip studs grip.

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

Granite against the shoes you wear now

In real use
Granite
A stiff leather hiking boot
Across your toes
Granite✓Foot shaped
A stiff leather hiking boot✗Tapered, presses
Standing posture
Granite✓Level
A stiff leather hiking boot✗Raised heel
How the sole moves
Granite✓Bends with you
A stiff leather hiking boot✗Rigid, cannot flex
Ground feel
Granite✓Low, you feel it
A stiff leather hiking boot✗Thick, stiff
Grip underfoot
Granite✓Non slip studs
A stiff leather hiking boot✗Grips, but stiff
Warm afternoons
Granite✓Split suede
A stiff leather hiking boot✗Heavy leather
Getting them on
Granite✓Lace up
A stiff leather hiking boot✗Tall boot to lace
Weight on foot
Granite✓Light
A stiff leather hiking boot✗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 Granite 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 suede upper that softens to the shape of your foot.

  • 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 Granite?

The Granite 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 Granite made of?

The upper is suede. Underneath is a studded non slip rubber outsole.

What does a zero drop sole feel like?

Your heel and your toes sit on the same level, the way they do when you stand barefoot. Nothing tips you forward, so your foot lands the way it would on its own and the sole bends with it. The toe box is wide, ball-shaped, so your toes have room to spread instead of being squeezed together.

Do the Granite 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 Granite?

Brush them clean with a soft dry brush and let them air dry away from direct heat. Keep them out of the washing machine and the dryer. Suede marks if you soak it, so keep the water off it.

Are the women's and men's Granite 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 Granite 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.