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Ascent Gen 1 (Discontinued)
Ascent Gen 1 (Discontinued)
Ascent Gen 1 (Discontinued)
Ascent Gen 1 (Discontinued)
Ascent Gen 1 (Discontinued)
Ascent Gen 1 (Discontinued)
Ascent Gen 1 (Discontinued)
Ascent Gen 1 (Discontinued)
Ascent Gen 1 (Discontinued)
Ascent Gen 1 (Discontinued)
Ascent Gen 1 (Discontinued)
Ascent Gen 1 (Discontinued)

Ascent Gen 1 (Discontinued)

Regular price $144.00
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THE DO-IT-ALL BAREFOOT SHOE

The Ascent is everything you love about barefoot shoes, but with a stylish leather design that can be worn beyond just the gym - blending seamlessly into your business casual outfit at work, walking around the urban jungle, or enjoying a night out. 

This shoe was designed and built with comfort, performance, and durability in mind-we intend for it to last you for years to come and become your new go-to favorite.

ZERO RISK

  • We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee - no time limit! If for whatever reason, you are not fully satisfied with this shoe, just send them back for an exchange or full refund! This doesn't mean the shoes will last forever (they won't); but you should never regret your decision to buy them.

DETAILS

  • Premium Full-grain Leather Upper: Durable, warm, water/stain-resistant, the leather upper will gradually mold to the exact shape of your feet, increasing fit and comfort with every wear
  • Foot-shaped Toe Box: The wide toe box allows natural toe splay; this increases foot stability, improving foot performance and health
  • Sewn Rubber Outsole: Made using a highly-durable rubber material, our outsole features a herringbone tread pattern for maximum traction, even on slippery, or wet surfaces. This one-piece rubber outsole is glued, pressed, and then stitched to ensure it will never separate.
  • Zero-Drop: Our outsole is a consistent 5mm thickness from heel to toe - this ensures you're standing on a flat surface, preventing pelvic tilt and ensuring natural body alignment

INCLUDES

  • 3 pairs of insoles: Each pair of shoes includes 3 removable pairs of insoles you can swap depending on your desired level of support and activity!
    • Thin Minimalist insoles (Zero-drop; 3mm thick) For those seeking a true barefoot feel and increased performance when lifting
    • Medium Mid-ground insoles (Zero-drop; 4mm thick) The middle ground between the Max-Energy and Minimalist insoles
    • Thick Max-Energy insoles: (Cushioned heel; 5-11mm thick) Our thickest insoles offer maximum impact absorption to protect your heel from repeated impacts on modern surfaces like concrete and asphalt. Great for long days in the urban jungle, skateboarding, or if your feet aren't ready for "barefoot" levels of support.
  • 2 pairs of laces - Each pair of shoes includes two pairs of laces in two different colors, so you can vary your look!

SIZING

  • These shoes run slightly big. If you are between sizes, we recommend sizing down. Please reference our Sizing Guide before purchasing!

Customer Reviews

Based on 101 reviews
92%
(93)
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R
Raphaël

Great shoe! Nice looking and super comfortable. I hate the New colors of the New models (gold) but this one was perfect.

J
Jillian Ashbury
Great barefoot shoes

I ordered the first generation of these shoes in April of 2023. Since then, I have worn them on and off with regular shoes while transitioning. Only wearing them part time I have noticed a considerable difference in my feet. My bunions are less pronounced and my feet are barely ever sore. Now that the second generation of shoe is out, I'm excited to try a size that's closer to correct since the men's 8 was the only size available and was slightly too big. I am also ordering a pair for my partner, the width of these shoes is slightly larger than other barefoot shoe brands which is really valuable, especially for a everyday casual shoe like these. Great customer service from Andrew. Also the return policy cannot be beat. I'm happy to support a small business, and looking forward to my next pair of Icarus!

D
David Pompa
Love at first sight and wear

I've been waiting a couple of weeks to really wear my shoes with each sole attachment and to test the quality of the build. I cannot fault it at any turn. I freaking love them! Aesthetically I could not have asked for more and as for comfort you really cannot go wrong with the shoe itself or the soles that come with it. Sad to see the Gen 1 variant sold out but looking forward to whatever innovation comes next.
TLDR;
Impeccable quality all around
Fantastic grip on all surfaces (I did use these a few times for leg days at the gym and love the feel including toe spacers during the session)
Sexy AF
It's a 10/10 for me.

D
Derek

Clean looking, extra wide. Love it comes with different insole sizes, two color laces, and toe spacers

A
Austin Smith
Excellent shoe with a classy look

The shoes are amazing and a great introduction to the world of barefoot shoes. The look, design and care that went into this product cant be matched.

Customer Reviews

Based on 101 reviews
92%
(93)
5%
(5)
1%
(1)
1%
(1)
1%
(1)
R
Raphaël

Great shoe! Nice looking and super comfortable. I hate the New colors of the New models (gold) but this one was perfect.

J
Jillian Ashbury
Great barefoot shoes

I ordered the first generation of these shoes in April of 2023. Since then, I have worn them on and off with regular shoes while transitioning. Only wearing them part time I have noticed a considerable difference in my feet. My bunions are less pronounced and my feet are barely ever sore. Now that the second generation of shoe is out, I'm excited to try a size that's closer to correct since the men's 8 was the only size available and was slightly too big. I am also ordering a pair for my partner, the width of these shoes is slightly larger than other barefoot shoe brands which is really valuable, especially for a everyday casual shoe like these. Great customer service from Andrew. Also the return policy cannot be beat. I'm happy to support a small business, and looking forward to my next pair of Icarus!

D
David Pompa
Love at first sight and wear

I've been waiting a couple of weeks to really wear my shoes with each sole attachment and to test the quality of the build. I cannot fault it at any turn. I freaking love them! Aesthetically I could not have asked for more and as for comfort you really cannot go wrong with the shoe itself or the soles that come with it. Sad to see the Gen 1 variant sold out but looking forward to whatever innovation comes next.
TLDR;
Impeccable quality all around
Fantastic grip on all surfaces (I did use these a few times for leg days at the gym and love the feel including toe spacers during the session)
Sexy AF
It's a 10/10 for me.

D
Derek

Clean looking, extra wide. Love it comes with different insole sizes, two color laces, and toe spacers

A
Austin Smith
Excellent shoe with a classy look

The shoes are amazing and a great introduction to the world of barefoot shoes. The look, design and care that went into this product cant be matched.