Sneaky Ninjas | Barefoot Safety Trainers

£169.00 GBP
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Experience the future of safety footwear. Our Barefoot Safety Shoes offer certified protection and the flexibility of a barefoot shoe.  Ideal for demanding jobs that require long hours of standing, driving, and lifting. Designed for the modern worker.  Our innovative Barefoot Safety Shoes deliver certified protection without sacrificing comfort.  Bend, move, and work all day in lightweight, low-cut trainers that feel amazing.

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THE MOST INNOVATIVE BAREFOOT SAFETY TRAINER DESIGNED BY THE MULTI-AWARD WINNING GAUCHO NINJA, WITH MORE THAN 6 YEARS INNOVATING BAREFOOT SAFETY BOOTS. THESE VEGAN TRAINERS REDEFINE SAFETY FOOTWEAR WITH SUPERIOR COMFORT, FLEXIBILITY AND PROTECTION. KEY FEATURES INCLUDE:

  • CSA Tested & Certified: Meets the stringent requirements of ASTM F2413-24 (COC available).
  • SD10 Static Dissipative Rating: Ensures electrical safety with resistance <10mOhms.
  • Extra-Wide Toe Box: Provides great toe splay and natural foot functional movement.
  • New Gaucho Ninja’s ‘Diamond Grip’ Sole: Maximum grip, flexibility and comfort with a Zero Drop moulded sole
  • FlexLock Construction: combining durable, flexible and repairable / resoleable footwear constructions
  • Fiberglass Toe Caps & Anti-Puncture Insoles: Offers superior impact and puncture protection.
  • 100% Vegan: Durable 1.8mm Micro Nobuk Uppers: Exceptional tear resistance (159N) and abrasion resistance (100,000 cycles).
  • Breathable & Washable: Keeps your feet cool, dry, and comfortable. Easy to clean.
  • Handcrafted in Portugal: Ethically made by an ISO 140001-23 certified environmentally friendly company.
  • Shipped from our EU Warehouse: Fast and reliable delivery.
  • Designed in the UK by Gaucho Ninja

Gaucho Ninja Sneaky Ninjas

THE ULTIMATE BAREFOOT SAFETY TRAINER

UNLEASH YOUR INNER NINJA

Designed to promote natural movement, improve posture, and reduce fatigue.

Long hours on your feet shouldn’t come at the cost of your health or performance.

Studies reveal that retail and hospitality workers spend 4 to 10 hours standing daily, with over half experiencing foot pain — 52% report discomfort just months after returning to work post-lockdown, up 11% since early 2020. This pain undermines mental well-being and reduces work quality; 37% feel it affects their mental health, and 40% admit their performance suffers.
According to renowned Dr. Irene Davis, "Natural foot movement is essential for proper alignment and reducing pain. Shoes that restrict foot function can exacerbate discomfort and fatigue." Traditional footwear, like trainers or sandals, often create more problems, with 47% of trainer wearers experiencing foot pain during their shifts.
The solution? Gaucho Ninja’s Barefoot Safety Trainers — designed to promote natural movement, improve posture, and reduce fatigue. These innovative shoes are inspired by the benefits of barefoot walking, helping the feet work more efficiently, decrease pain, and boost overall comfort.
Imagine a day on your feet where pain doesn't drain your energy or focus. Scientific evidence supports that barefoot-inspired footwear enhances circulation, stabilizes posture, and reduces injury risk—key factors for those who stand all day.
Why choose Gaucho Ninja?
  • Clinically-backed benefits for pain reduction and foot health.
  • Designed to support natural biomechanics with safety standards.
  • Trusted by busy professionals seeking lasting comfort.
Take the step towards healthier, happier working days.
Switch to Gaucho Ninja’s Barefoot Safety Trainers — your feet will thank you.

Review by Barefoot Brit

Finally! A Barefoot Steel Toe Safety Shoe That Actually Works: Real Review from an HGV Driver

'I’m thrilled to share this review of the Gaucho Ninja Sneaky Ninjas | Barefoot Safety Trainers, which my husband Damian, a full-time HGV driver and seasoned
barefooter, has been putting through their paces at work. Spoiler alert: they’re a total game-changer.'

'Would We Recommend Them?

Absolutely, yes — especially if you’re already used to barefoot shoes and are looking for work boots that don’t crush your feet or leave your back aching after a shift.

Damian’s been wearing barefoot footwear since 2019. This is the first time he’s felt genuinely excited about a pair of work shoes. They’ve made his job easier, his feet happier, and his return home more comfortable.

If you’re thinking:

  • Are barefoot safety shoes worth it?
  • Where can I find wide toe steel toe boots?
  • Is there such a thing as minimalist safety footwear?

Then this is the answer you’ve been waiting for.'

Review by Brittany from Barefoot Brit

All the way to Argentina

¡Che, loco! Let me tell you, these Sneaky Ninjas are something else.

Thank you very much for such an excellent product! 🙏🙌

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.

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Barefoot Safety Trainers Safety Shoes

JOBS THAT REQUIRE SAFETY TOE CAPS WITH ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE

When to armour your feet

Barefoot Safety Trainers with safety toe cap, and SD10-ESD are essential in many
industries to protect workers from potential hazards such as handling electronics, falling objects, sharp items, and slippery surfaces. Here is a list of jobs that typically require SD-10 safety footwear:

Warehouse Work

Food Processing

Logistics and Distribution Centers

Lorry Drivers

Cleanroom Environments

Maintenance and Repair

Laboratory Work (certain areas)

Retail and Wholesale

Electronics Manufacturing/Repair: Working with sensitive electronic components requires preventing static discharge that could damage them. The ESD rating is crucial here.

Microelectronics assembly: Similar to electronics manufacturing, this necessitates extreme precaution against electrostatic discharge.

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Certain pharmaceutical processes are susceptible to static electricity that could contaminate products or ignite flammable materials.

Aerospace Manufacturing: The handling of sensitive electronics and flammable materials often necessitates the use of ESD-rated footwear.

Hospital Operating Rooms: ESD safety footwear may be required to prevent static discharge that could ignite flammable anesthetic gases.

Chemical Plants (some areas): While many chemical plant jobs require chemical-resistant boots primarily, areas with flammable or explosive materials would benefit from SD footwear to reduce the risk of static buildup leading to ignition.

Paint Spraying/Finishing: The presence of flammable solvents necessitates preventative measures against static spark ignition, making SD or ESD footwear relevant.

Powder Handling (some areas): In industries handling flammable powders, SD and potentially ESD properties could be needed. Again, this depends on the hazard assessment.

Fuel Handling/Storage Facilities: Areas involving flammable liquids or gases require stringent safety measures, including SD and/or ESD-rated footwear.

Customer Reviews

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Andrew Collinson
Great Safety shoes

As a follow up to my earlier review. I have been wearing these even on office days they are so comfortable. After using traditional, heavy, stiff safety boots for many years these are a revelation. Once your feet get used to them (which only took a couple of days) you can wear them as ordinary shoes. They look good, but my main consideration is always comfort and practicality. I am entirely happy with them.

Anyone want some big old safety boots?

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Connor
Sneaky Ninjas Barefoot Safety shoes (40) size 8

Near perfect. The price is steep but, the quality an the fact that it fulfilled my wishes of a barefoot wide toe box steel toe shoe makes it worth it.

In my experience, The steel toe part was uncomfortable on the front of the foot where the toes attach to your foot. Moving your toes up and down and even curling them would hurt.

However, by putting up with it, the shoes do break in and now I barely notice it. For reference, I wore ankle work socks which are not too thick.

Besides needing to break them in before you can wear them and be happy, these shoes are great. I wore these at work for 9 hours over the course of a few days to break them in. I never got any injuries/ blisters during the break in period but, everyone is different. If you have the money, Highly recommended!

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Johnson

These are such immaculately crafted work shoes. I am floored with how they feel on my feet,the look alone is a killer point, and now I can be "barefoot" at work and safe.

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Brandy
Design needs work

The foot shape is great, the flexibility is amazing. The tongue is too long, it digs into the front of my leg in a painful way as someone else has mentioned in their review. I feel like they need to remove the top centimeter of the tongue.

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Anonymous
Comfortable toe area but not comfortable everywhere

I love that the safety toe is wide enough for my toes. I’ve always had a problem finding safety shoes that don’t hurt my toes. Although the area on top between the toes and laces is tight on my feet.. And the top end of the tongue is stiff & digs into the bottom front of my legs. The outside edges are hard and hitting my ankles while walking. I’m hoping that they will soften up with breaking them in using bandages to protect myself.

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