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Ascent Gen 2

Barefoot Sneaker

$144.99
Flexible 5mm Outsole
Wide Toe Box
Zero-Drop
Full-Grain Leather

Sizing Guide

For US orders (free returns), we recommend sizing down if in between sizes. For international orders (not free) we recommend sizing up.

US Men's US Women's Recommended Foot Length* Recommended Foot Width
4.5 6 22.3cm 9.2cm
5 6.5 22.7cm 9.3cm
5.5 7 23.1cm 9.4cm
6 7.5 23.5cm 9.5cm
6.5 8 23.9cm 9.6cm
7 8.5 24.3cm 9.7cm
7.5 9 24.7cm 9.8cm
8 9.5 25.1cm 9.9cm
8.5 10 25.5cm 10.0cm
9 10.5 25.9cm 10.1cm
9.5 11 26.3cm 10.2cm
10 11.5 26.7cm 10.3cm
10.5 12 27.1cm 10.4cm
11 12.5 27.5cm 10.5cm
11.5 13 27.9cm 10.6cm
12 13.5 28.3cm 10.7cm
12.5 14 28.7cm 10.8cm
13 14.5 29.1cm 10.9cm
13.5 15 29.5cm 11.0cm
14 15.5 29.9cm 11.1cm

*Recommended foot length leaves 1.5cm of space in front of toes (You don't have to add to your measured foot length when using our table!)

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5.0
Jake C. Verified Buyer

Finally found a barefoot shoe that doesn't look like a barefoot shoe. Extremely comfortable, premium materials, and the wide toe box makes a huge difference during long days on my feet. I've worn them for work, travel, and daily walks and they've been fantastic.

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The Ascent is our minimalist version of the classic court sneaker. Dress it up or dress it down. Wear it to work, wear it to the gym, wear it to dinner or the bar. Enjoy the comfort and health benefits of a barefoot shoe without getting weird looks or awkward comments from your date, friends, family, or coworkers. These will quickly become your go-to pair of barefoot shoes that seamlessly fit into your lifestyle.

100% SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

If you're not completely satisfied with your purchase, we'll refund your money. The shoes won't last forever (nothing does) but we want you totally satisfied with your experience, and a repeat customer for life. There is absolutely zero risk in trying our shoes.

  • Upper: The upper is constructed using a full-grain leather for unparalleled comfort, water-resistance, and breathability. The leather breaks-in with each wear, adopting the exact shape of your feet. Soft padding was strategically added to the tongue and ankle collar to ensure all-day comfort.
  • Outsole: The outsole is thin, flexible, and zero-drop. At 5mm-thick, it's made using a mix-of natural and synthetic rubber to maximize both grip with durability. The sole features a full-length herringbone tread-pattern for glue-like grip in all directions, on all surfaces, wet or dry.
  • Insoles: Each order comes with 3 sets of insoles:3mm (zero-drop)4mm (zero-drop)4-9mm (5mm heel-toe drop)
  • You can swap insoles to change the volume of the shoe and to change the level of cushion to match your activity and personal preference. 3mm offers the highest level of sensation, while 4mm gives you a little more cushion for long days on concrete. The thickest option with added heel cushion, 4-9mm, is best for those transitioning or with low foot volume. Our insoles also fit many other wide toebox shoe brands. You don't have to sacrifice cushion for a wide toebox - you can have both!

Domestic (USA) Orders:

Free shipping, returns, and exchanges. Each package includes prepaid return mailer.

International Orders:

Free shipping; you may be charged import duty fees by your country. Check our FAQ Page to see estimated import fees by country

You are responsible for arranging return shipping back to USA for either return or exchange.

Domestic (USA) Orders:

Free shipping, returns, and exchanges. Each package includes prepaid return mailer.

International Orders:

Free shipping; you may be charged import duty fees by your country. Check our FAQ Page to see estimated import fees by country

You are responsible for arranging return shipping back to USA for either return or exchange.

Sizing: We switched to a Unisex sizing approach, starting from Women's US 6 through Men's US 14, including half sizes. Our updated sizes are slightly wider and fit true to size compared to our initial release, which were 1/2 size (or more!) too big

1x pair of Ascent Gen 2 shoes

1x pair of 3mm (zero-drop) insoles

1x pair of 4mm (zero-drop) insoles

1x pair of 4-9mm (5mm drop) insoles

1x pre-paid return mailer (US orders only)

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Tom Segura wearing Icarus Ascent barefoot shoe on the Power Bell podcast
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Mark Bell posing with Thor Bjornson wearing Icarus Ascent Gen 2 sneakers (white/red colorway)
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Shane Hunt sitting on a chair outdoors on a deck wearing Icarus Ascent Gen 2 sneakers in white/red

Optimize health, comfort, and performance

Wide Toe Box

Toe space actively arch and stabilizes foot

Zero Drop Platform

Keeps body in natural alignment

Flexible Sole

Feel with 200,000+ nerve endings per foot

Black shoe
Flexible shoe sole

Design Matters.

(because nobody likes a clown shoe)

Morning to midnight. Same shoes.

WORK

WORK

TRAIN

TRAIN

GO OUT

GO OUT

FAQ

The wide toebox lets your toes splay, and the thin, flexible outsole lets you feel the ground and activate your foot muscles when standing and moving.

Most shoes are thicker under your heel than under your toes, causing your heels to be elevated. Zero-drop means there is no difference in outsole thickness between the front of your foot and the back of your foot.

That is exactly what they’re designed for! They’re designed as a durable performance sneaker that you can dress up or down.

Definitely! You will notice the Ascent offers significantly more cushion than a true barefoot shoe while still providing enough sensation to activate your foot muscles.

They run true-to-size, so order your normal shoe size. If you are in-between sizes, we recommend sizing down first, then exchanging up only if needed (free US exchanges!). We found that customers who size up always wonder if a smaller size might fit better. If you are international, then we recommend sizing up because of the expenses involved with returns.

The Ascent offers noticeably more cushion than most barefoot shoes, so healthy adults generally do not require a transition period. However, everyone is different, so listen to your feet!

10-16mm depending on which insole you use. 5mm rubber outsole + 2mm foam Strobel board + insole. Insole options: 3mm (zero-drop), 4mm (zero-drop), 4-9mm (5mm heel-toe drop)