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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
Improved design for better fit
Available colors
(All Black)
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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
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

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Flexible

Thin sole icon

Thin sole

Lightweight icon

Lightweight

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Eco-conscious

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Vegan

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Wide toe box

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Breathable

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Zero-drop

Details

Unisex

Great shoes for everybody.

Materials

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

Measurements

Weight per sandal: 190 g / 6.7 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

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Christen Gottschlich (United States)
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

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Tania Kraus (France)
Elles sont très bonnes mes sandales, mais sont chères!

Les sandales sont très confortables, elles ont bien adapté à mes pieds, le matériau est confortable.
Cependant, je pense que la valeur que j’ai payé pour eux est un peu excessive pour ce qui est le produit.
Le seul point négatif que je vois : elles sont chères!

Dear Tania.

Thank you for your feedback! We're happy to hear that you're enjoying the comfort and fit of your sandals.

We understand your concern about pricing, and we'd like to explain a bit more. Our sandals are made from high-quality materials, with a focus on using recycled components whenever possible to ensure durability and reduce environmental impact. Producing barefoot shoes also involves more than just materials – there's for example, costs for ongoing development of new models, extensive material testing by independent testing institutes, and ensuring fair compensation for everyone involved, from our factory workers to our logistics teams.

As a growing company, we also face challenges in scaling production like larger brands, which can impact pricing. However, we’re committed to delivering exceptional products without compromising on quality or ethics.

We do offer promotions from time to time, so be sure to sign up for our newsletter at feelgrounds.com/newsletter to stay updated on future deals and new models.
Furthermore, you're welcome to read more about our pricing at feelgrounds.com/price.

Thanks again for your support and understanding!

Best regards,
Janina

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Adria Cannon (United States)
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.

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Pathway

  • fits true to size and is perfect for medium volume feet
  • Pathway is adjustable thanks to its instep- and heel-straps with hook and loop fasteners. Compared to the previous version of Pathway, this improved version has a longer instep strap and is therefore also suitable for feet with a slightly higher instep.
  • Pathway's sole is the same length as Seaside's, but slightly shorter than our closed shoe models'. For sandals, a lesser wiggle room (0.5 - 0.8 cm) in front of your toes is usually sufficient. Therefore, most customers can wear the same size in all our models.
  • For customers who are usually between two Feelgrounds sizes, we recommend choosing the size according to their foot volume. If you have medium-volume feet, choose the larger size. If you have low-volume feet, choose the smaller size.

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Check out our size chart and the two options below to determine your exact size in Feelgrounds:

inches
cm
EU Size US Size UK Size insole length insole width (between straps)
35 W5 W3 8.9" 3.4"
36 W6 W4 9.1" 3.5"
37 W7 W4.5 9.4" 3.6"
38 W7.5 W5 9.6" 3.6"
39 W8 W6 9.9" 3.7"
40 W9 / M7 W7 / M6 10.2" 3.8"
41 W10 / M8 W8 / M7 10.4" 3.8"
42 W11 / M9 W8.5 / M8 10.7" 3.9"
43 W11.5 / M10 W9 / M9 10.9" 4"
44 M11 M10 11.2" 4"
45 M12 M11 11.5" 4.1"
46 M12.5 M11.5 11.7" 4.2"
47 M13 M12 12" 4.2"
48 M14 M13 12.2" 4.3"
49 M15 M14 12.5" 4.4"

You will need: A piece of paper, a pencil, and a ruler.

1. Place the paper on the ground against a wall.

2. Step onto the paper with your heel against the wall.

3. Draw a line where your longest toe ends. Measure the distance from the wall to the tip of your longest toe. Repeat with your other foot. You now have the length of your feet.

4. Please note: For sandals, less space in front of the toes is required than for closed shoes. Therefore, we recommend adding 0.5 - 0.8 cm (0.2 - 0.3 inches) to the length of your feet. Compare these measurements with our sole length and choose the ideal size for you. If you can’t decide between two sizes, consider your foot volume. If your feet are low-volume, go for the smaller size. If your feet are high-volume, go for the bigger size.

Print at 100%. No margins. You will find step-by-step instructions on the printout.

Download here for US letter paper format:

Download here for A4 paper format:

Need help?

If you need help with finding the right size, feel free to contact us. Please attach pictures of your feet on our Size Guide PDF or send us your measurements. We are happy to assist!

Need help? Visit our size guide
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
US M12.5
US M13
US M14
US M15
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Pathway

  • fits true to size and is perfect for medium volume feet
  • Pathway is adjustable thanks to its instep- and heel-straps with hook and loop fasteners. Compared to the previous version of Pathway, this improved version has a longer instep strap and is therefore also suitable for feet with a slightly higher instep.
  • Pathway's sole is the same length as Seaside's, but slightly shorter than our closed shoe models'. For sandals, a lesser wiggle room (0.5 - 0.8 cm) in front of your toes is usually sufficient. Therefore, most customers can wear the same size in all our models.
  • For customers who are usually between two Feelgrounds sizes, we recommend choosing the size according to their foot volume. If you have medium-volume feet, choose the larger size. If you have low-volume feet, choose the smaller size.

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Check out our size chart and the two options below to determine your exact size in Feelgrounds:

inches
cm
EU Size US Size UK Size insole length insole width (between straps)
35 W5 W3 8.9" 3.4"
36 W6 W4 9.1" 3.5"
37 W7 W4.5 9.4" 3.6"
38 W7.5 W5 9.6" 3.6"
39 W8 W6 9.9" 3.7"
40 W9 / M7 W7 / M6 10.2" 3.8"
41 W10 / M8 W8 / M7 10.4" 3.8"
42 W11 / M9 W8.5 / M8 10.7" 3.9"
43 W11.5 / M10 W9 / M9 10.9" 4"
44 M11 M10 11.2" 4"
45 M12 M11 11.5" 4.1"
46 M12.5 M11.5 11.7" 4.2"
47 M13 M12 12" 4.2"
48 M14 M13 12.2" 4.3"
49 M15 M14 12.5" 4.4"

You will need: A piece of paper, a pencil, and a ruler.

1. Place the paper on the ground against a wall.

2. Step onto the paper with your heel against the wall.

3. Draw a line where your longest toe ends. Measure the distance from the wall to the tip of your longest toe. Repeat with your other foot. You now have the length of your feet.

4. Please note: For sandals, less space in front of the toes is required than for closed shoes. Therefore, we recommend adding 0.5 - 0.8 cm (0.2 - 0.3 inches) to the length of your feet. Compare these measurements with our sole length and choose the ideal size for you. If you can’t decide between two sizes, consider your foot volume. If your feet are low-volume, go for the smaller size. If your feet are high-volume, go for the bigger size.

Print at 100%. No margins. You will find step-by-step instructions on the printout.

Download here for US letter paper format:

Download here for A4 paper format:

Need help?

If you need help with finding the right size, feel free to contact us. Please attach pictures of your feet on our Size Guide PDF or send us your measurements. We are happy to assist!