Pathway

$89.00 USD

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Naturally shaped sandals to build strong & healthy feet

Unites barefoot functionality with a sporty look

Maximum comfort thanks to cushioned straps

Available colors

(All Black)

US W5

US W6

US W7

US W7.5

US W8

US W9/M7

US W10/M8

US W11/M9

US W11.5/M10

US M11

US M12.5

US M13

US M14

US M15

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Description

Introducing Pathway: the ultimate barefoot sandal for urban adventurers. With its anatomical fit, cushioned straps, and a flexible zero-drop sole, this lightweight sandal offers sporty aesthetics and maximum comfort. Thanks to the two adjustable hook and loop fasteners at the back and instep, Pathway can accommodate a variety of foot shapes, ensuring a personalized fit. Pathway is vegan and easy to clean.

Most people wear the same shoe size as for our other models. We recommend double-checking with our printable Size Guide PDF, if you would like to know beforehand where the straps will go over your feet.

This Pathway model is an improved version without the triangle buckle and with longer instep straps to also suit customers with a slightly higher foot volume. Read more about the improved version in our blog post.

Benefits

Flexible

Thin sole

Lightweight

Eco-conscious

Vegan

Wide toe box

Breathable

Zero-drop

Details

Unisex

Great shoes for everybody.

Materials

Recycled polyester & Lycra (upper), EVA (insole), rubber (outsole)

Measurements

Weight per sandal: 200 g / 7.0 oz oz (Size US W11.5/M10), Sole thickness / stack height: 6.5 mm / 0.26 in

Care Instructions

You can easily clean the sandal's straps and insole with water and a gentle shoe cleansing product. Wipe with a dry cloth afterward to absorb excess moisture. You can then use a shoe odor eliminator spray to neutralize potential odors.

Customer Reviews

Cool concept, but rotation kept me from using them

I have a foot that is slightly askew, and both of my feet have small tailor's bunions. Its barely noticeable, so unnoticeable most people dont believe me when i point it out. They say my feet look normal. Considering this, and the fact that i usually only have to size up to deal with the issue, i didnt i would have a problem using these sandals. However, im guessing because of the snakey design of the straps and the lack of guard on the soles, on my askew foot, the sandal sole did not align, regardless of what size i tried on, or how i tightened the straps. This has happened to me before with heels that use parallel horizontal straps or closed toe with a single ankle strap, and has been dealable in the past, but for some reason with the Pathway, walking was too awkward. I realize now i should have taken a photo, i am sorry about that.

Additionally, something about the design put a strange pressure gradient across my foot. Its hard to describe. It kinda felt like it was pulling on my big toe. Feels like the kind of thing that would stress my foot and affect my gait. Which violates one of my goals for a minimalistic sandal.

The pros: It matched the pictures perfectly. Looks very nice and felt VERY lightweight. The kind of sandal that would keep your feet very cool and dry during the summer. Im not jazzed about the velcro; id prefer pretty much anything else instead (buttons, ties, belts, etc) but its possible the velcro lasts as long if not longer than the life of the soles, and the velcro was strong out of the box. Minus the issues in the first paragraph, the feel of wearing the shoes was pretty great.

The return process for trying new sizes was easy and quick. (I only ended up trying bigger sizes to see if it would resolve my problem.)

Considering everything, i returned them. I will keep my eye out for other straps-over-the-foot flat-soled sandals. I respect this company and hope their shoes are working for other people.

Dear Christen,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such detailed feedback. We appreciate your kind words about the look, lightweight feel, and ease of our return process.

We're sorry to hear that the Pathway sandals didn't quite work for your specific foot shape. Your feedback regarding the strap design and the pressure gradient is incredibly valuable, and we’ll be sure to pass it along to our product team.

However, our updated Pathway sandals from the latest production run now feature a longer instep strap and a redesigned sole shape. We've removed the unused space near the pinky toe and widened the mid-foot area for better strap placement. So far, we've received very positive feedback on these improvements.

We're always striving to create products that cater to a variety of foot shapes, so your experience helps us improve. We’re sorry that the design didn't meet your expectations this time, but we respect your thoughtful feedback and hope that you’ll find something more suitable in the future.

If you decide to give any of our other styles a try, feel free to reach out via feelgrounds.com for personalized recommendations. Thank you again for your trust and support!

Best regards
Sabine

Great for walking

I do long distance urban walks (25-30 miles) weekly and I’ve been trying to find the right minimalist sandal to wear in the hot summer. These fit the bill: they are sturdy, the straps were relatively gentle on my feet, they can handle wet grass and a little rain. I put some athletic tape on the high friction points of my soles to prevent blisters - but I wouldn’t have needed that for any walk under 10ish miles.

Extremely short strap

Honestly, the fact that this version supposedly has a longer instep strap than the original is laughable. I had to let out the strap so much that the velcro is barely secure because it only overlaps by half a centimeter - and it's still very tight on my foot. It also looks quite silly with so much velcro fuzz showing.

The width and length of the sole was good, I have a 25.5cm foot and size 41 was perfect.

Clearly a version with a long strap needs to be made as well. I've never had this much of an issue with a sandal before. I'll be returning them.

Dear S.M,

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on our Pathway sandals.

We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the instep strap. Finding the perfect strap length for all customers is indeed a challenge, especially with Velcro closures as opposed to laces. Our initial customer feedback has shown that the new version strikes a better balance, fitting the majority of our customers more comfortably than before.

Customers who previously found the Pathway version’s instep strap too short are now satisfied with the current design. However, we understand that this solution may not work for everyone. We recognize that the current version might still not fit customers with very high-volume feet perfectly, just as it may no longer fit those with very low insteps.

Please feel free to contact our support team with photos of your feet in the sandals, and we will do our best to find a solution for you. We sincerely appreciate your feedback, as it helps us continue to improve our products.

Thank you for your understanding and for giving us the opportunity to address your concerns.

Best regards,
Sabine

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Description

Benefits

Flexible

Thin sole

Lightweight

Eco-conscious

Vegan

Wide toe box

Breathable

Zero-drop

Details

Unisex

Materials

Measurements

Care Instructions

Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews

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