Most shoes treat your feet like fragile things that need protection from themselves. Arch support, motion control, elevated heels—the industry has spent decades solving problems that didn't exist until shoes created them.
Zero Drop Guide tracks 2500+ barefoot and zero drop shoes so you can find ones that stay out of your feet's way.
Why This Site Exists
The barefoot shoe market is confusing. New brands appear constantly. Popular models get discontinued. Prices range from $25 to $400. Stack heights, sole thickness, toe box width—there's a lot to sort through.
We built a database so you don't have to keep 47 browser tabs open.
What We Actually Do
We collect specs, track prices, and organize shoes by what matters: how minimal they are, what activities they're built for, and whether they'll fit your feet.
We don't test every shoe personally—that would be impossible with 2500+ models. When we have direct experience, we say so. When we don't, we aggregate available information and let the specs speak.
On Recommendations
Every "best shoe" list is someone's opinion. Feet vary. Preferences vary. The Altra Lone Peak that one runner swears by will feel like a brick to someone used to Vivobarefoot.
We try to explain why something works for certain uses rather than just declaring winners.
How We Keep The Lights On
Affiliate links. When you buy through our links, we get a small commission. This doesn't cost you extra and doesn't change what we recommend.
We'd rather point you to the right shoe at a smaller commission than push an expensive option for a bigger cut. Long-term, that's better business anyway.