Multi Award Winning Brand
Gaucho Ninja
ガウチョ 忍者
We make unisex barefoot shoes and boots that are good for your health, innovative, look good and incredibly crafted.
In a nutshell, we make barefoot shoes that you'll never want to take off.
Barefoot shoes and boots for your lifestyle
Barefoot Shoes
Barefoot shoes enhance foot strength and natural movement, promoting a closer connection to the ground and improved balance.
Barefoot Boots
Barefoot boots offer natural foot movement, enhancing balance and comfort while providing protection from the elements without restrictive support.
On-trend best sellers
Goodyear Welted Barefoot Chukka Boots - Black - Extra Wide
What are barefoot shoes?
Be Flexible
Our barefoot shoes are crafted to ensure natural movement, allowing your feet to bend and flex freely as you walk.
This flexibility promotes a more authentic connection to the ground, enhancing your overall comfort and stability.
At Gaucho Ninja, we use high-quality materials that support this essential flexibility, ensuring each step feels natural and unencumbered.
Wide Toe Shape
Featuring a wide toe box, our shoes accommodate the asymmetrical shape of the human foot. This design allows your toes to splay naturally, leading to improved balance and comfort.
By prioritizing proper toe alignment, Gaucho Ninja’s footwear not only contributes to foot health but also enhances your overall well-being, ensuring you can wear them all day with ease.
Flat Zero Drop Sole
Our shoes are designed with a flat 0-drop sole that promotes a more natural foot position.
This feature encourages proper alignment of the feet, ankles, and legs, fostering a healthier gait.
With Gaucho Ninja’s commitment to outstanding craftsmanship, you can trust that our soles are built to provide both durability and comfort, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of a natural walking experience.
What you say about Gaucho Ninja barefoot shoes
I've been on the road and in vans 8–12 hours a day for years, so me feet and me back take a proper battering. A mate told me to give Gaucho Ninja's Barefoot Safety Trainers a go and blimey, they're a game changer.
At first I thought, "Barefoot? Nah." But these trainers feel dead light, give proper grip when I'm hopping in and out the van, and still protect me when I'm handling parcels. I can actually feel the floor without it being sore, so I'm more steady on my feet and not faffing about when I've got to move quick. After a long shift my feet don't ache like they used to — that's made a massive difference to how I get through the day.
Since I started wearing 'em my performance on the job's gone up — quicker deliveries, less faffing about, and I'm not dragging my feet by the end of the shift. My back's noticed the difference too. It's proper life changing for work that long every day.
Would recommend 'em to any driver or lad on their feet all day. If you're looking for something comfy, tough and that helps you do your job better, give Gaucho Ninja's Barefoot Safety Trainers a try. Cheers.
"As someone who works every day on the farm, finding safety boots that support natural movement has been a challenge—especially with bunions and chronic back pain. I tried many traditional options, but they always felt bulky and restrictive, making my pain worse. Since switching to Gaucho Ninja’s Barefoot Safety Chelsea Boots, my feet feel supported and comfortable, and I’ve noticed a real difference in my back pain. I finally have safety footwear that supports my foot’s natural movement while protecting me during demanding work. I’m genuinely happy — it’s been a game-changer for my daily work on the farm."
“I work on diamond-cut wheels all day — lots of standing, bending and quick foot adjustments. Since I started wearing Gaucho Ninja’s Barefoot Safety Chelsea Boots, my days are far better. They help me move more naturally, so I’m quicker at my tasks and I don’t end the day with sore feet. My posture feels better and I’m less tired after a long shift. Best of all, I don’t have to choose between comfort and safety anymore.”
As a structural engineer with extensive experience in both traditional and barefoot footwear, I recently had the opportunity to test the Barefoot Safety Trainers while working on constructing a wooden structure. I'm pleased to share that these trainers have exceeded my expectations in terms of comfort, functionality, and safety.
"When I started wearing Gaucho Ninja’s Barefoot Safety Trainers, the difference was immediate. The trainers let my feet move naturally while still protecting me on the shop floor. Over a few weeks my posture improved, the strain in my lower back faded, and I was able to spend longer at the bench without pain. The impact on our workflow has been measurable — fewer interruptions, less overtime lost to discomfort, and I’m performing better throughout the day.
If you work on your feet and are fed up with aches slowing you down, these trainers are worth trying."
'I've been wearing barefoot footwear since 2019. This is the first time I felt genuinely excited about a pair of work shoes. They’ve made my job easier, my feet happier, and my return home more comfortable.'
I'm a freight forwarder (with a small van), in certain places they require safety shoes.
I found them extremely comfortable: you don't feel their weight so much, they leave room in the wide toe box for the free movement of the toes, and maintain flexibility when walking or bending down. Excellent quality of materials and finish, so I think that despite not being leather, they are made to last for a long time.
I was so happy to discover these shoes when I was online searching to see if there was another barefoot safety shoe on the market. I had been looking to replace me worn out Birkenstocks. I was chuffed to find these! They are a little expensive for a non leather shoe, but so far they seem to be worth the splurge. They are lighter than my current Birkenstock and have such a comfortable fit straight from the box.
I've worn them a couple of weeks now and I'm loving the flexibility and security they give me in my warehouse job. I recommend these shoes!
Great feel!!
I have been wearing barefoot shoes exclusively for a few years, but could never find a safety toed barefoot work shoe. Now I can say I will be a repeat customer! Unlike all my other barefoot shoes, these do require a short break in period, but once broken in, these are the most comfortable work shoes I’ve ever owned. Before purchasing, I wondered how a shoe could have a barefoot feel and still have the durability of a work shoe. I wondered no more. They are tough, and feel great. One day I even forgot to bring work socks so I had to work all day in my shoes with no socks. They felt good all day long. That would have been excruciating in my old work boots.
Let customers speak for us
An amazing shoe overall! I had been looking for a safety shoe that was simple and no frills and also had barefoot type features and this one was the best. You could even wear it normally and no one will know it's a safety shoe!
Perfect fit and comfort. The quality of leather and attention to detail are truly worth every penny. Another important thing was the look and they didn't disappoint in this regard either.
Highly recommend for anyone looking for a true non compromise barefoot boots and classic chukka look.
Gift for my husband, bit of a struggle with the size but supplier was spot on, sent the first pair back for a replacement. Got to say, they were of an incredible quality and workmanship- couldn’t fault them. Plan to invest in another pair in black. Delighted, would definitely recommend this company, firmly placed in my top ten 🙏🏻
Great craftsmanship. Super high quality leather that doesn't need breaking in. Fit and look is fantastic. Highly recommend for barefoot shoes people. The look is very close to classic footwear and the option to resole goodyear welted boot gives it more durability and longevity compared to average barefoot boots.
Ordered the Barefoot Pals desert boot in black. Having checked the size guide, went for the extra wide shoes in my size, which fits great. These boots are described as like gloves for your feet. That is a pretty good description - the leather is super soft and moulds instantly to the shape of your foot. They are incredibly light and flexible. At first look the boots feel a bit insubstantial - the sensation of freedom for your feet and toes, though, is awesome. These boots appear well made and I have no hesitation in wearing them all day in a casual or formal setting and for work etc. Highly recommended
I absolutely love these barefoot boots. After a short breaking in period (no blisters!!) the quality leather has become so supple that I want to wear them everywhere all the time.
I used the size guide on the website and ended up with a 43, which is what I normally have and is a perfect fit.
I’m still new at walking in barefoot shoes so my feet and legs still have to get used to the new reality, but these boots make this process so much easier, just because they feel great, look great and yes, even smell great.
I opted for the extra wide version and I have to be honest, seen from above they look a bit odd compared to other shoes because of their unusual shape, but my toes are so happy with the extra space they get that I haven’t regretted my choice for one second. And they do look so much better than most of the other barefoot shoes out there!
The only downside I can see is that I don’t know what will happen to my other shoes now. One thing is clear, I can never go back to narrow toe boxes.
Thank you so much Gaucho Ninja for being there. And thanks to myself for searching until I found you :-) and not ending up with mostly ugly, unrepairable barefoot shoes from any other brand.
I will cherish these boots and spoil them with shoe trees and good leather care products.
Perfect craftsmanship. Such wonderful quality belts.
Finally, a pair of Chelsea boots that are wide enough, designed for a natural foot shape and are beautifully made! I was so excited to receive them and wasn’t disappointed! Thank you Gaucho Ninja!
They are comfortable (for the first week I needed blister-prevention tape but they weren’t uncomfortable) and I can fully spread my toes which is a delight! It is great to be back in proper Chelsea boots as I’ve been wearing Vivo Barefoot, which are comfortable, but I never really quite felt myself in them day to day especially in autumn & winter as I really missed the leather boots I used to wear.
I also bought their desert boots, the extra wide are perfect fit and the suede is so soft I feel like I’m not wearing any shoes - again, a delight.
A company who value foot health and healthy movement with style!
I have only had the ninja safety shoes a few weeks but im gonna say as long as the hold up over time I WILL NEVER, EVER, WEAR ANY OTHER SAFETY SHOE BESIDES THE GAUCHO NINJA SAFETY TRAINERS!!! My feet have not
felt this good in 15yrs and I highly recommend them to anyone working long days on concrete.
Before I tell you what these shoes have done for me, please let me praise the construction of these shoes. I bought these for my job at Amazon which requires a safety toe. These fit the bill and were especially wide--even for a barefoot shoe, which fit my needs. The sole appears to be cemented on, followed by an extra measure which I don't see in many shoes--they wrap up the side of the shoe and are stitched directly to the uppers through the sidewall. You can see this in the pictures. The foot bed is extremely firm, but durable. The vegan leather, to my surprise, has held up remarkably well, bearing only surface level scuffs in the time I've had them. I used the sizing guide on GauchoNinja's website and was actually recommended a size down from my usual euro size. This being said, they fit me perfectly. The safety toe has been comfortable, and I don't notice it (I've even worn them as day shoes and was more comfortable in them than my vivobarefoot's). I bought these in October of 2025 and have put approximately a thousand miles on them in three months (I walk a lot for my job). The stitching has not frayed. The sole-cement bears no obvious signs of separation or degredation. And the uppers have no holes, but only surface level scuffing--but I'm hard on these shoes, so that's expected. I see no reason they won't last another two, three or even four-thousand miles. These are excellent shoes and the construction is superior. The only thing I will recommend you to do--should you purchase these wonderful shoes from GauchoNinja--is that you put a fan on them and air them out overnight if you walk in a relatively warm environment as much as I do. Water moisture is the enemy of all shoes and really anything manufactured or constructed.
Now for what they've done for me.
I didn't realize how weak my feet actually were until I started walking on smooth concrete 10 hours a day for my job. I bought these, convinced from research, that my feet weren't close enough to the ground or spreading wide enough in order to allow myself to naturally adjust and use the muscles of my feet to protect my metatarsals. There was an adjustment period for me. I had no arches. My toes did not naturally have a gap. I could not move my big toes independently. And I had to pay close attention to how my feet were responding and actively learn to use the tiny, little muscles to walk properly--which was surprising to me, because I thought I walked fine. The rewards for this effort were well worth it. Everyone says our feet aren't designed to walk on harsh surfaces. I disagree. I now walk 40,000 steps or 18 miles a day on smooth concrete. I have arches and can feel them getting stronger. My feet have widened considerably. I can move my big toes side to side now--as well as splay my pinkie toes. All my toes also have gaps between them. It's been three months at 18 miles a day on concrete in these shoes to get to this point. My feet still hurt. I still have to pay attention to my feet. But I'm very encouraged to see improvement every week. I highly recommend anyone who's in a similar position as me (walking so much on such hard surfaces) to embrace getting closer to the ground and widening and strengthening your feet and your arches.
p.s.
I'm planning to have a custom pair made from GauchoNinja down the line because my feet are now naturally wider than the insole--which again, is already especially wide for a barefoot shoe. And did I also mention that these shoes look great, and I have received several compliments on them? Cheers!
Extremely comfortable and look fantastic. Easily my favourite pair of trainers since i received them.
The construction quality is also great and they've quickly become my favourite barefoot shoe i own
Super nice!
I regularly work as an Amazon delivery driver, working for one of their delivery service partners (DSPs) in the UK. There are strict rules about safety wear whilst we are inside the Amazon delivery station, including safety shoes. Most drivers will wear their safety shoes only while at the station, but I wear mine all day. They are firm but comfortable, and noticeably wider in the toe-box area than my earlier shoes (purchased from Amazon). I am grateful to have found these shoes, and I thank Gaucho Ninja for making something specifically for this market.
I’m often on my feet for twelve hours straight, moving from client meetings to site inspections. The fit is perfectly balanced. I’ve worn these on concrete slabs, through subway commutes, and out to dinner with clients — and they’ve only gotten better with wear. The welted sole feels rooted, and I know they’ll be resoleable for years to come. On top of that, they look great with tailored trousers or rolled-up chinos — exactly the versatility I need
The leather is impeccably soft, supple and holds its form well. The shape fits my wide feet well and has gifted my journeys with much comfort and delight. Fantastic!
After sales support was also kind and prompt - I’d ordered a smaller pair unfortunately and an exchange was arranged immediately.
Many thanks!
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Barefoot footwear specialist crafting handmade leather shoes and boots with exceptional quality and craftsmanship. Known for wide toe boxes, zero-drop soles, and innovative safety footwear. Customer service is responsive and helpful with sizing guidance. Produ...
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