Blue Barefoot Desert Boots | Barefoot Pals

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.

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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!

It's important to me that shoes which I have to buy anew are made of vegan materials since I don't support animal curelty. I've worn barefoot shoes for 3 months so these aren't my first barefoot shoes. These work shoes are noticeably heavier than casual barefoot shoes so my feet feel a little tired ONLY IF my work day includes a lot of walking. Compared to traditional work shoes though, these safety trainers are definitely much lighter. I am a 19-year old male college student in finishing construction and my work requires safety shoes. Because these shoes are handcrafted I see the price as reasonable. For me these shoes are comfortable and breathable. My feet and toes have enough room inside the shoe. Breaking them in only took a day or two and wasn't too difficult nor painful. The shoes look cool and I love that they are black. Shoe laces are variably adjustable, can tie them tight enough for my petite feet. I ordered a size bigger (39) so the shoes are big for me however by using heel grips they fit just perfect. My reason for ordering a size bigger is me wanting to get the maximum from barefoot shoes, which almost always require you to have 1cm extra length. This is due to barefoot shoes not being made to fit all sizes so adding 1cm to your foot length allows your toes to surely have enough room. Even though this website sizing recommended me my actual size (38), I decided to do it my way and just use a heel grip to make the shoe fit because I am afraid my toes would be too curled up in my actual size.

I love these boots! They were a but stiff when I first put them on, of course. I was expecting that and a break in period. What surprised me was how quickly and comfortably they broke in. Every time I put them on they’re more comfortable. Also the additional red laces that were in the box made me very happy:)

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!

Beautiful boots! The leather is just lovely and comfortable right out of the box. The sole is sturdy yet still flexible. Just what i wanted!

Solidly built, quality product. Much lighter than other bulky safety boots.

I'm glad i finally decided to buy them. They're super comfortable and lightweight, and I have very wide feet. I just wish half sizes were available, as they're slightly too long. But overall, they're really great and will recommend them.

I have been looking for a pair of barefoot safety shoes for a few years now. I was really interested to see if they were as good as they seemed in the adverts. I am pleased to say that they really are everything I had hoped for. Very flexible, the toe protection is nice and low. They are slightly longer than I had expected, but I have adjusted to that fine within a few hours of wearing them.

Very pleased, I am happy to recommend.