Purple is the perfect color to banish any hint of gloominess. It always makes me think of spring, and blooms, and happiness. If you need a reason, or just enjoy the color, you can get your fix in barefoot shoes.
Looking for other colors? Or winter shoes? Or certain types of barefoot shoes? Check out the master list of BIG lists here. New lists added weekly. This post contains a small number of affiliate links/codes (most links are not affiliate) which cost you nothing on purchase but do return a small amount to me if you use them.
Gea Soles:
This beautiful custom pair of Gea Soles Yrsa model has not been mine for long but it is a shining star with it’s silvery purple hue, soft leather, and dreamy-wide shape. The styling is feminine and fun and they are a beautiful pairing with lots of different outfit styles. Gea Soles are available here and the maker offers multiple models in a nearly endless range of colors, all hand-dyed.
Softstar:
This brand appears in most of my color lists because they are so generous with their multitude of colors and leather options. The pictured Primal Merry Jane is a new offering from Sofstar with Regular (Extra Wide, really – what I was sent to review) and Narrow (Wide) options. I love this very pretty Elderberry color that can be worn casually or with nice dresses. You can see my initial thoughts on Instagram here and my final review here.
Mukishoes:
Mukishoes started 2020 with a mostly neutral color scheme but has really branched out this year with reds, blues, and greens. The Plum model below is from their fall model release and has been hugely popular with its rich Bordeaux coloring. They’ve had trouble keeping it in stock due to COVID and the overwhelming interest, so if your size is out be sure to sign up for notifications on their page.
You can see my full review of Plum here and get your own Mukishoes at 10% off any time with the affiliate code OBSESSEDWITHBAREFOOTSHOES.
These are my current purple models, and they are all new to my wardrobe. I would never had said “I want some purple shoes” but they have all joined my wardrobe with cheer and I appreciate the springy, feminine feeling they offer.
Keep on reading below for other places you can get a purple fix in barefoot shoes. I’m including Bordeaux options from the original red list as a cross-over, but there are plenty of other options as well.
List – include Bordeaux options from the red list
| Ahinsa – Ahinsa is all about color and pattern. I don’t see an expressly purple available, but they recently launched a custom design service that allows you to pick any color and pattern you want. A10_OWBSHOES = 10% off |
| Angles Fashion – several patterned models with prominent purple |
| Astral – Astral models are typically quite thick and with a very minimal 1 mm drop, which you can often eliminate by removing the insole. The TR1 Junction model is level heel to toe and has an option with purple accents for women. |
| Be Lenka – Be Lenka is a go-to color company and has 2 purple options: Ace Purple and City Plum. OBSESSEDWITHBAREFOOTSHOES = 5% OFF |
| Deliberate Life Designs – custom sandals with colorful lacings and you can save 10% with my affiliate code OWBSHOES |
| The Drifter Leather – custom shoes made your way, in a variety of leather colors |
| FairySteps – hand-crafted shoes in a rainbow of colors |
| Feelmax – get a sporty fix with the Salla model in purple |
| Groundies – the Odessa model now comes in a deep red Bordeaux that is gorgeous! My Odessa review can be found here. |
| Jenon Leather – custom maker with variety of shoe models and options, including this huarache with a multitude of strapping options |
| Joe Nimble – stock changes based on where you are in the world, but they do offer some purple models, including the berry color in their ComfyToes shoes |
| Lems – the Mesa model comes in a pretty purple-y Rosewood color. This is more of a transitional shoe, with a high stack height and minimal 4 mm drop. |
| Luna – the Rooted Brujita sandals are available with a beautiful purple strap. Save 10% with my affiliate code OWBS_LUNA10 or use this link to apply the code automatically to your purchase. |
| Magical Shoes – while not entirely purple, the Emma Pink Balerina model is trimmed in purple |
| Oesh Shoes – the Salon model has a Mahogany option and both the Salon Boss model and Townie model can come with violet accents |
| Peerko – the Chestnut Empire model is technically brown, but in sunlight a stunning purple sheen emerges |
| Posh Panda – leather moc in colors such as the purple-y Merlot linked |
| Storehouse Flats – these are a great option for any color and at this boutique you can get $8 off with the OWBSHOES referral code |
| Ruth Emily Davey – get shoes for life with this brilliant and color-friendly shoemaker |
| Shapen – offers both Fleur and Ivy in a beautiful Bordeaux and you can save 5% with my affiliate discount code OWBSHOES |
| Tadeevo – super minimalist shoes, including the linked burgundy velvet ballet pump |
| TreadLightGear – moccs and sandals in various leather colors |
| Unshoes – the adorable Primrose model comes in a lovely Mahogany shade. I reviewed Unshoes Terra Vida model here and have taken a quick look at the Foragers here. |
| Vibram Five Fingers – grab the pretty V-Soul model in violet |
| Wildling * and Wildling US/CA * – shoes for different seasons in different shades of purple and materials, including Blackberry |
| Xero Shoes – women can get a really cheerful HFS model in blue with purple accents, as well as Oswego in purple and Mesa Trail with pink/purple accents |
| ZAQQ – this company takes the cake for interesting shoes, including some all-purple models and some with dramatic purple accents |
| Zeazoo – their most well-known shoe, the Dingo model, is available in a pretty purple hue. Affiliate code OWBSHOES can get you 5% off on the main site, and 10% off on retailers like Young Sole Shoes and 100barefootsoles who carry Zeazoo. |
| Zkama – City Low in purple is one option here |
| Zlatush – ready-made and custom shoes you can get in any color |
