Why your feet hurt

Hiking shoes are built narrow, and your feet pay for it by mile three

Tap a spot to see why it hurts.

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

Nothing pressing. Nothing tilting.

What you get with Volt

Room for a wide, thick or high instep foot on rough ground

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 chunky lugged rubber outsole with a wraparound sole edge.

5

Cool and dry rather than damp by lunch

Breathable mesh with stretch fabric panels, so air moves through.

6

On your feet in seconds

Lace them once and they stay set.

The details, if you want them

Style
Extra wide toe box hiking sneaker
Shoe type
Low-top light hiking / trekking shoe
Upper material
Breathable mesh with stretch fabric and microfiber overlays
Lining material
Canvas
Insole material
EVA
Outsole material
Rubber (lugged, anti slip)
Toe box
Extra wide, widened and raised forefoot
Closure
Lace up
Upper coverage
Below ankle
Upper construction
Glued (cemented)
Toe protection
Reinforced toe overlay, no metal toe cap
Heel
Reinforced heel counter with pull tab
Water resistance
Not waterproof
Fit
True to size, medium and extra wide widths
Pattern
Solid with contrast graphic detail
Best for
Light hiking, trekking, outdoor walking, wide and high-instep feet
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 Volt on at home on day one

    Day 1 to 3

    Around the house

    An hour or two indoors.

  2. A short walk in the Volt

    Day 4 to 7

    Short walks

    Short walks outside.

  3. Sitting down after a walk in the Volt

    Day 8 to 14

    Most of the day

    Wear them most of the day.

  4. Walking easily on a trail in the Volt

    Day 15 on

    Your everyday shoe

    Wear them anywhere.

Why it works

What Volt actually does for your feet

Volt barefoot light hiking sneaker photographed in the studio

Your toes finally have room

Wide at the toes, like your foot.

The Volt seen from the side

You stand level, not tipped forward

Flat from heel to toe.

Volt worn on a trail

Your foot actually bends

Flexible sole, chunky lugged rubber.

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

Volt against the shoes you wear now

In real use
Volt
A cushioned hiking shoe
Across your toes
Volt✓Foot shaped
A cushioned hiking shoe✗Tapered, presses
Standing posture
Volt✓Level
A cushioned hiking shoe✗Raised heel
How the sole moves
Volt✓Bends with you
A cushioned hiking shoe✗Stiff under foam
Ground feel
Volt✓Low, you feel it
A cushioned hiking shoe✗Thick stack mutes
Grip underfoot
Volt✓Chunky lugs
A cushioned hiking shoe✗Smooth foam slides
Warm afternoons
Volt✓Stretch mesh
A cushioned hiking shoe✗Padded, holds heat
Getting them on
Volt✓Lace up
A cushioned hiking shoe✗Laces, every time
Weight on foot
Volt✓Light
A cushioned hiking shoe✗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 Volt 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 breathable mesh upper with stretch panels and a canvas lining.

  • 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 Volt?

The Volt 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 Volt made of, and what are they best for?

The upper is breathable mesh with stretch fabric and microfiber overlays, lined with canvas. Underneath is a lugged anti slip rubber outsole. They are made for light hiking, trekking, outdoor walking and wide and high-instep feet.

Do the Volt 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 Volt?

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 Volt 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 Volt 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.