Goodyear Welted Barefoot Chukka Boots - Chocolate Brown

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.