We believe barefoot shoes should feel as good as they look.

Wingate Studio creates stylish barefoot shoes for everyday life. Our footwear combines a wide, foot-shaped toe box, zero-drop profile and flexible sole with the clean styling of the trainers you already love to wear.

Our first style, the Purbeck 8, has been designed to give your feet space to move naturally without compromising on style...

  • What are barefoot shoes?

    Barefoot shoes are designed to let your feet move more naturally, with a wide foot-shaped toe box, zero-drop sole and flexible construction.

    Discover barefoot shoes → 
  • Find your perfect fit

    How to measure your feet and choose your size

    Explore our Size & Fitting Guide 
  • New to barefoot?

    Start slowly and build up at your own pace.

    Read more about transitioning here 
  • Meet the Purbeck 8

    Our first barefoot trainer combines a wide toe box, zero-drop flexible sole and everyday styling — designed to give your feet space to move naturally.

    Shop the Purbeck 8 → 
  • How are we making more responsible choices?

    From responsibly sourced leather and recycled stitching to reducing unnecessary plastics, we're making considered choices about the materials we use and how our shoes are made.

    Explore our approach → 

Flexible. Zero Drop. Wide Toe Box.

= Barefoot DNA

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Stylish. Responsible. Shoemakers

= Wingate Studio