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Field Report Vol. 04 - Mountain Running Series Now Live
Head-to-Head

Groundies vs Peerko

Two barefoot brands compared on fit, ground feel, durability and best use case. Groundies is better for urban barefoot style, office, everyday, while Peerko is better for lifestyle, work.

Groundies = urban barefoot style, office, everyday. Peerko = lifestyle, work.
Germany · Barefoot

Groundies

German urban barefoot. The polished pick for office, city wear and dress occasions.

Ground feel7.0
Toe-box width8.0
Durability8.0
Style9.0
Value8.0
Overall8.0
Slovakia · Barefoot

Peerko

Slovak leather barefoot that doesn't shout.

Ground feel7.0
Toe-box width8.0
Durability8.0
Style8.0
Value8.0
Overall7.8

Specs

GroundiesPeerko
CountryGermanySlovakia
CategoryBarefootBarefoot
Drop0 mm0 mm
Toe boxWide anatomicalWide anatomical
Best forUrban barefoot style, office, everydaylifestyle, work
Price tier$$$$
Family-testedYesEditorial

Winner by category

Ground feelTie
Toe-box widthTie
DurabilityTie
StyleGroundies
ValueTie
OverallGroundies

Which should you buy?

Buy Groundies if: You want urban barefoot style, office, everyday from a barefoot brand. Office workers who need one barefoot brand for everything.

Buy Peerko if: You want lifestyle, work from a barefoot brand. Smart-casual office wear.

Our take

Groundies edges out overall (8.0 vs 7.8) on the categories above. Peerko is still the better pick if you specifically want lifestyle, work. Bottom line: choose Groundies for urban barefoot style, office, everyday, choose Peerko for lifestyle, work.

Where to buy
Visit Groundies

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Where to buy
Visit Peerko

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