Sleep & stress
In a small pilot study, people who slept grounded for eight weeks showed a more normal day–night cortisol rhythm and reported better sleep.
Ghaly & Teplitz, Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine (2004)
Grounding footwear · real leather
Shoes that keep you connected to the earth
Rubber soles cut you off from the ground. Ours are all leather with a copper rivet, so every walk on grass, sand or soil keeps you grounded.
45-day money-back guarantee · Free priority shipping
- Free priority shippingOn every US order
- 45-day guaranteeLove them or your money back
- Easy size swapsWrong fit? We’ll exchange it
- Real leather + copperNo rubber, no foam
Signature styles
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Laurel Grounding Penny Loafer — Women’s
$159.90
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Ridge Grounding Penny Loafer — Men’s
$159.90
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Sienna Grounding Slip-On — Women’s
$149.90
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Bark Grounding Slip-On — Men’s
$149.90
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Cedar Grounding Retro Sneaker — Women’s
$159.90
3 colors
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Alder Grounding Chelsea Boot — Men’s
$179.90
4 colors
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Sedge Grounding Ballet Flat — Women’s
$139.90
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Mesa Woven Grounding Huarache — Men’s
$169.90
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How it works
Most shoes cut you off from the ground
Standing barefoot on grass, sand or soil puts your skin in direct contact with the earth. That’s grounding. Rubber and foam soles are insulators, so in ordinary shoes the connection stops at your feet.
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Copper grounding rivet
A copper rivet runs through the sole beneath the ball of your foot. Your skin touches it on the inside; the ground touches it on the outside.
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All-leather, no rubber
Vegetable-tanned leather insole and outsole, stitched with waxed cotton thread. No synthetic foam between you and the earth.
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Find your pair Shaped like a real foot
A wide toe box lets your toes spread. A zero-drop, flexible sole lets your feet move and feel the ground the way they do barefoot.
The feel
Barefoot comfort that still looks like a real shoe
Soft top-grain leather, a roomy toe box and a thin, flexible sole. They move the way your foot does and look right with jeans, linen or chinos.
- Wide toe box so your toes can spread
- Zero-drop: heel and toes sit level
- Thin, flexible leather sole you can feel the ground through
- Soft lining designed to be worn without socks
The difference
The best of barefoot, without the bare feet
Feature
EarthingFlow
Regular shoes
Barefoot
Connects you to the groundYesNoYes
Wide, foot-shaped toe boxYesSometimesYes
Zero-drop, flexible soleYesNoYes
Protects from stones, glass & heatYesYesNo
Looks good at work and dinnerYesYesNo
Where it works
Wear them wherever the earth is
Grounding happens on natural, conductive surfaces. A little moisture, like morning dew or damp sand, makes the connection even better.
Good to know: asphalt, wooden decks, tile and indoor floors don’t conduct. On those you’ll still get the comfort of a barefoot shoe, just not the ground connection. For the best contact, wear them without socks.
The research
What scientists are finding
Grounding is a young field of research. The early, peer-reviewed studies are small, and promising.
Inflammation
A research review describes how contact with the earth may influence inflammation and recovery, and calls for larger clinical trials.
Oschman, Chevalier & Brown, Journal of Inflammation Research (2015)
The big picture
An overview of a decade of grounding research covering sleep, pain, stress and blood flow, and the open questions that remain.
Chevalier et al., Journal of Environmental and Public Health (2012)
These studies were small and mostly used grounding mats or patches rather than footwear. EarthingFlow shoes are not medical devices and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Our promise
Wear them for 45 days. Love them, or get your money back.
Give your feet time to adjust. If EarthingFlow isn’t right for you, send them back within 45 days for a full refund. Wrong size? Exchanges are free.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Can’t find what you’re looking for? Our team replies within one business day.
How do grounding shoes work?
A copper rivet passes through the leather sole under the ball of your foot. Inside, it touches your skin; outside, it touches the ground. On natural surfaces like grass, sand and soil, that gives you the same contact with the earth as walking barefoot.
Which surfaces do they work on?
Grass, soil, sand, unsealed concrete, stone and gravel. Slightly damp ground works best. Asphalt, wood, vinyl, tile and carpet don’t conduct.
Do I wear them with socks?
For a ground connection, wear them barefoot so your skin touches the rivet. The soft leather lining is designed to be comfortable without socks.
How do they fit?
True to size with a roomy toe box. Pick the option that includes your usual size. The leather softens and molds to your foot, and size exchanges are free.
Is there a break-in period?
Most people find them comfortable from day one. If you’re new to flat, zero-drop shoes, start with a few hours a day for the first week or two while your feet and calves adjust.
Can they get wet?
Dew and damp ground are fine and even improve the connection. Avoid soaking them. If they get wet, let them air-dry away from direct heat and condition the leather now and then.
What’s your return policy?
You have 45 days to try them. If they’re not right for you, return them for a full refund. Wrong size? We’ll exchange it for free.