The boots are high quality.

For me, at the moment, with a high instep, without a shoehorn, I cannot put this pair on. As a result of the use of the shoehorn, I hope that the inside of the heel will not show some early wear and tear.

A waterproof zipper on the inside of the boots could solve my problem. Maybe if the stretch fabric would loosen up a little more by using them further, the problem for me can solve itself. For others, the problem with accessing the boots, can simply be nonexisting.

It ‘d my 4th pair of Gaucho Ninja. (2 safety: low shoe and ankle boot and also a pair of barefoot pals.)

I am a fan of the Gaucho Ninja brand! Quality for barefoot walkers. 😉

I found these because my eye started to wander after my Birkenstock Stalons got to the point where they needed a resole. I just couldn't bring myself to spend the money on resoling a pair of cheesy glued-together boots with fake goodyear welt stitching for bench-built cosplay 🤦 if I could find a pair of *real* wide-toebox boots actually worth resoling in the future.

I possess a little bit of bench-built boot nerd DNA, and the workmanship on these is impressively solid and clean. They're made of thick leather, and nicely lined. These are really nice boots.

They do a good job of straddling the line between the whole barefoot/minimal thing and a standard, solid-&-substantial boot feel. The sole is thin and flexible enough to have that "connected" feel barefoot folks always talk about (something I never thought I cared about but feel like I've started coming around to), yet substantial enough so your foot still feels protected, like I think it ought to feel in a boot of this type. These boots feel sure-footed and extremely comfortable, even "cushy".

Purely in terms of quality & workmanship for the price, I think these are solid 5-star boots. I only dinged them a star because to me the color of the boots looks different IRL than it does in the product photography on the website: To me, and my monitor calibration, the boot on the website is a lighter, warmer, more caramel/cognac color than the boot I received. IRL my boots are a darker, more chocolatey brown, with some cooler, almost "plum" undertones showing through where they scuff.

That said, I have kept the boots and I absolutely love them! So don't let the color thing put you off trying them out. These are hands-down my new favorite boots, and I look forward to slipping them on every chance I get.

The shoes look gorgeous right out of the box. A bit stiff due to the quality of the leather but I’ve been wearing them around the house for a few days and they seem to be breaking in fast. I did all my measurements and plugged them into the website calculator and it spat out a size that felt too small. So I plugged the same parameters and some more detailed descriptions of how I like my shoes (a bit of roominess in the toes) into Gemini and it gave me what felt like a better size estimate. I wear size 45 in Birkenstocks which felt like a good proxy for these since the Birks are also quite wide. I ended up wity a 45 extra wide in the Campos and they seem to fit perfectly with a midweight sock. Assuming the break in process continues apace i think these will be solid boots for a long time.

Absolutely love these shoes! Excellent bearfoot concept. Shipping was super fast.

Beautiful quality so soft under foot these are a dream and a brilliant comfortable alternative to RM Williams that I have squeezed into for years...

Have been wearing barefoot shoes for about 10 years now . Recently discovered Gaucho Ninja, and ordered their Chelsea boot for business casual use. Couldn’t be more impressed. The style and comfort level far exceeds any other brand out there! I’m on my feet for 10hrs a day and these have been amazingly comfortable. I’ve tried multiple top brands on the industry, which I was partial to vivobarefoot, but these far exceed those for the boot category! If you need a boot that can be worn casual or in an office setting this is it! Would highly recommend! Will be purchasing more in another color .

Only a few years ago there weren't really any options out there if you wanted a sort of traditionally styled boot with barefoot shoe cues. So I appreciate all the options available these days. Unfortunately, some manufacturers idea of a bare foot boot is just making the entire boot as wide as possible. Compared to some other barefoot Chelsea style boots I tried on, the gaucho ninja ones fit excellent right out of the box. I wear these for work (even though they have a proper work version -but it doesn't have a replaceable sole so not for me) and just going out in town. They look pretty smart for the most part, and not too much like giant flippers like some other manufacturers design them to resemble. They do excel at barefoot qualities as well, namely they are flexible and have generous room in the toe box.

What I do not like are the flimsy insoles and the fabric-y layers on the inside. I'd rather just have an all leather boot for durabilities sake. However, these less desirable pieces might be included to provide the flexibility aspect -something I'd give up as I generally just want more toe room and no heel.

Oh and the tariff (not their fault) was expensive. Almost $80.

I made a pretty big (for me) order with Gaucho, Lisandro and Karen, which kind of had some complications in the meantime with technical detail due to a bespoke order. SO, I went to the UK and met them and was so surprised. When I went to their workshop, I ended up buying the Pals wide in two colors, which are the most comfortable barefoot shoes I've ever worn, as well as best quality all around, and Lisandro makes things resolable, so if you take care of them, they will last a long time. I also bought the Chelsea in the brown French leather, which is like a beautiful leather sock that is dressable, as well as rugged, it check all boxes. The bespoke I had made are impeccable. It took a while for us to hit the nail on the head, I genuinely think mainly due to communication. In total, I have yet to find a brand like Gaucho, and stand-up employees that really went the extra mile to "make things right" displaying integrity, knowledge and a true care to this craft. I would not hesitate for a moment to try anything Gaucho, as compared to all of the other barefoot shoes I've tried. Also, I've went down a size, from 42-43 to 41, due to not needing the extra space at the tip of the shoe desired for the extra width needed in skinnier shoes.

These were my second pair from Gaucho Ninja, the first being the deck shoes. I have bought and been very disappointed by 2 other pairs of barefoot Chelsea boots (other brands.) These are almost perfect. I would recommend them to anyone that has mid to low volume feet and wants a well fitting pair of great looking boots. In fact I love them enough that I’m about to purchase another pair of shoes from this company.

Searching for healthier, anatomically correct shoes I stumbled upon Gaucho Ninja, and am so glad to have. These Chelsea boots are the most comfortable boots I have ever worn. I can hardly imagine a better fit; they fit my feet marvelously. The toe box is wide for natural spread and the heel is locked in so I feel secure walking. The boots are flexible enough to provide some foot muscle action and leather sole with rubber sole is durable enough for rough terrain and weather. The leather is thick enough to be durable but they are also still breathable. I chose these for the stiching, shape, quality materials (veg-tanned leather rather than chrome), and look. They deliver. I still am figuring out which brand of "barefoot" shoes to wear for which purpose, but I don't think I'll have to search for another pair of Chelsea boots.

I scoured every Barefoot blog and website looking for Chelsea boots. All of the boots either looked like clown shoes or looked thin. I chose these because of the ability to resole in the future and when I received them... They fit true to size, took a few wears to get my foot in and out of them and now they are perfect. And they feel well constructed and like actual boots! I've been wearing barefoot shoes for more than 5+ years in many styles, and these are my favorite pair I have ever bought. 10/10

Instantly naturally comfortable. Like foot gloves made from the finest leather.

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!

These boots look and feel absolutely gorgeous, can't wait to get wearing them everywhere. Thanks to Karen for the customer service, I found the returns process (size exchange) easy, flexible and refreshingly human!

I’ve been wearing barefoot shoes for a couple of years and tried 6 ‘leading’ brands available across Europe, UK and US. This is why Gaucho Ninja are No.1
I can’t recall how I originally found this brand, either online search, generic review but I was looking for a quality barefoot shoe I could wear out on weekends or on casual office days.
Their website showed a nice looking Chelsea boot so I decided to spend the price which was higher then others. The shoes are super high quality, like you would expect from brands like Cheaney, Crockett and Jones, Church etc. Def nothing like any other brand of barefoot. Everything hand finished, the polished veneer, stitching of sole to leather and the elastic ankle panels. Very high attention to detail.
I have since purchased their Chukka boots with exactly the same results.
There used to be a gap in the market for premium quality barefoot shoes which Gaucho Ninja have filled. And they are the only brand to consider!

Absolutely gorgeous boots. Super comfortable, too! My husband loves them!

These are fantastic boots. They fit snug. The leather is excellent. The price is a good value and the customer service is the best. Would recommend