Why your feet hurt

Retro sneakers were never built around the shape of a foot

Tap a spot to see why it hurts.

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

Nothing pressing. Nothing tilting.

What you get with Rove

A terrace look on a foot shaped sole

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 lightweight EVA outsole, flat and low profile.

5

Cool and dry rather than damp by lunch

Soft mesh upper, so air moves straight through.

6

On your feet in seconds

Lace them once and they stay set.

The details, if you want them

Style
Wide-toe barefoot style casual sneaker
Shoe type
Low-top casual sneaker
Upper material
Mesh with suede overlays
Outsole material
EVA
Toe box
Wide, wide-width fit
Closure
Lace up
Upper coverage
Below ankle
Upper construction
Glued (cemented)
Toe protection
Reinforced toe overlay, no metal toe cap
Heel
Padded heel counter with contrast collar
Water resistance
Not waterproof
Pattern
Solid with contrast side stripes
Best for
Everyday casual wear, walking, warm weather use
Brand
Rollstep
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 Rove on at home on day one

    Day 1 to 3

    Around the house

    An hour or two indoors.

  2. A short walk in the Rove

    Day 4 to 7

    Short walks

    Short walks outside.

  3. Sitting down after a walk in the Rove

    Day 8 to 14

    Most of the day

    Wear them most of the day.

  4. Walking easily on a pavement in the Rove

    Day 15 on

    Your everyday shoe

    Wear them anywhere.

Why it works

What Rove actually does for your feet

Rove barefoot everyday sport sneaker photographed in the studio

Your toes finally have room

Wide at the toes, like your foot.

The Rove seen from the side

You stand level, not tipped forward

Flat from heel to toe.

Rove worn on a pavement

Your foot actually bends

Flexible sole, low profile EVA outsole.

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

Rove against the shoes you wear now

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

  • 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 Rove?

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

The upper is mesh with suede overlays. Underneath is a eva outsole. They are made for everyday casual wear, walking and warm weather use.

Do the Rove 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 Rove?

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 Rove 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 Rove 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.