Why your feet hurt

Your shoes have been doing three things to your feet

Tap a spot to see why it hurts.

A woman standing in the Meadow 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 MeadowYou stand the way you would with no shoes on.

Nothing pressing. Nothing tilting.

What you get with Meadow

A plain leather look shoe smart enough for work and light enough to forget

1

Toes spread instead of being pointed

The front is cut wide in a genuine barefoot shape, not tapering.

2

You stand level rather than tipped forward

The sole is zero drop, so heel and toe sit at the same height.

3

Smart enough for work, plain enough for anywhere

A clean leather look upper in split leather and PU.

4

Light enough to forget you have them on

About 8.8 ounces each, roughly half a kilo for the pair.

5

Comfortable from the very first hour

A padded collar and tongue cushion the ankle and the top of the foot.

6

Wipes clean when the day is messy

The leather look surface takes a cloth and comes back smart.

The details, if you want them

Style
Barefoot minimalist sneaker
Shoe type
Casual everyday sneaker
Season
Spring, summer and autumn
Best for
Everyday casual, walking, light activity, work appropriate wear
Upper material
Leather look split leather and PU
Lining
Soft breathable textile
Insole
Cushioned footbed
Outsole
Rubber
Sole profile
Zero drop
Toe box
Wide, barefoot shape
Closure
Lace up
Fit
True to size, wide

What to expect

The first two weeks

Your feet need a few weeks.

  1. Day one, wearing the Meadow indoors on a wooden floor

    Day 1 to 3

    A couple of hours

    Around the house.

  2. Stepping out in the Meadow on a short walk

    Day 4 to 7

    Half a day

    Short walks outside.

  3. Sitting on a bench in the Meadow after a walk

    Day 8 to 14

    Most of the day

    Wear them for a full day out.

  4. Walking easily along a path in the Meadow

    Day 15 on

    All day, every day

    Wear them anywhere.

Why it works

What Meadow actually does for your feet

Overhead view of the Meadow showing its wide barefoot toe box

Your toes get their own room back

Cut wide in a barefoot shape, not a point.

Side view of the Meadow showing its level zero drop sole

You stand level instead of tipped forward

Heel and toe sit at the same height.

Three quarter view of the Meadow leather look sneaker

The sole bends where your foot bends

Flexes with your foot, not against it.

The weight

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

A normal everyday shoe adds a few ounces. Multiply that by 7,000.

12 oz per shoe

Weight you stop lifting, every day

0 lb

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

Why this pair

Meadow against your usual everyday shoe

In real use
Meadow
An ordinary cushioned sneaker
A full day at work
MeadowWide, toes splay
An ordinary cushioned sneakerTapered, presses
On hard floors
MeadowLevel
An ordinary cushioned sneakerRaised heel
Between meetings
MeadowBends where you do
An ordinary cushioned sneakerA rigid plate
Presentable
MeadowClean, no branding
An ordinary cushioned sneakerLogos on show
Lifting your feet
MeadowAbout 8.8 oz
An ordinary cushioned sneakerCloser to 12 oz
Spilled coffee
MeadowWipes clean
An ordinary cushioned sneakerMesh soaks it up
Warm offices
MeadowBreathable lining
An ordinary cushioned sneakerPadding traps heat
The first hour
MeadowPadded collar
An ordinary cushioned sneakerStiff edges rub

Fit and anatomy

Shaped like a foot, not a wedge

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

Overhead view of Meadow 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 your toes sit where they should.

  • Foot shapedtoe box, room to splay
  • Zero dropheel and toe sit level
  • True to sizelace up, adjustable fit

No seam across the top, so nothing digs in.

Questions

Meadow questions, answered

How should I choose my size in the Meadow?

Most people fit true to size. Barefoot shoes can run slightly short, so if you are between sizes or have wider feet, size up half a size. Women and men are sized separately, switched with the Women and Men buttons at the top.

What are the Meadow made of and what are they best for?

They have a breathable leather upper with a soft fabric lining, an EVA insole, and a rubber outsole. They are made for everyday casual wear when you want a softer, cushioned leather feel.

How does the cushioned feel work with a barefoot design?

You still get zero drop and a wide toe box, so your foot moves naturally. The EVA insole just adds a little softness underfoot for extra comfort through a long day.

Do the leather Meadow need breaking in?

A little. Leather softens and molds to your foot over the first few wears. Start with shorter days and the fit becomes more personal over time.

How do I care for the leather?

Wipe with a soft, slightly damp cloth to lift dirt, then let them air dry away from direct heat. A little leather conditioner now and then keeps the upper supple. Keep them out of the washing machine.

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

Same leather build and benefits. Sizing is separate for women and men, so switch with the Women and Men buttons at the top to see your fit.

What is your return policy?

You are covered by a 30 day money back guarantee. If they are not right, reach out within 30 days for a full refund. We ship to the US and CA.