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Bedrock Sandals vs Unshoes

Two minimalist sandal brands compared on fit, ground feel, durability and best use case. Bedrock Sandals is better for thru-hiking, river crossings, rugged use, while Unshoes is better for walking, casual hiking, custom-fit everyday wear.

Bedrock Sandals = thru-hiking, river crossings, rugged use. Unshoes = walking, casual hiking, custom-fit everyday wear.
USA · Minimalist sandal

Bedrock Sandals

Montana-made rugged hiking sandal. The thru-hiker's huarache.

Ground feel9.0
Toe-box width9.0
Durability9.0
Style7.0
Value7.0
Overall8.2
USA · Minimalist sandal

Unshoes

Custom-fit minimalist sandal from Utah. Made to your foot, built for everyday minimalism.

Ground feel9.0
Toe-box width9.0
Durability8.0
Style7.0
Value8.0
Overall8.2

Specs

Bedrock SandalsUnshoes
CountryUSAUSA
CategoryMinimalist sandalMinimalist sandal
Drop0 mm0 mm
Toe shapeOpen-toe / natural splayOpen-toe / natural splay
Best forThru-hiking, river crossings, rugged useWalking, casual hiking, custom-fit everyday wear
Price tier$$$$
Family-testedEditorialEditorial

Winner by category

Ground feelTie
Toe freedomTie
DurabilityBedrock Sandals
StyleTie
ValueUnshoes
OverallTie

Which should you buy?

Buy Bedrock Sandals if: You want thru-hiking, river crossings, rugged use from a minimalist sandal brand. Thru-hikers and river runners.

Buy Unshoes if: You want walking, casual hiking, custom-fit everyday wear from a minimalist sandal brand. Hikers who want a sandal sized to their actual foot.

Our take

These two score evenly overall. Choose Bedrock Sandals for thru-hiking, river crossings, rugged use, choose Unshoes for walking, casual hiking, custom-fit everyday wear.

Where to buy
Visit Bedrock Sandals

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Where to buy
Visit Unshoes

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