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

Luna Sandals vs Softstar

Two natural-footwear brands compared on fit, ground feel, durability and best use case. Luna Sandals is better for running, hiking, adventure, while Softstar is better for lifestyle, kids.

Luna Sandals = running, hiking, adventure. Softstar = lifestyle, kids.
USA · Minimalist sandal

Luna Sandals

Huarache-inspired minimalist sandal built for running, hiking and outdoor movement.

Ground feel10.0
Toe-box width9.0
Durability9.0
Style7.0
Value7.0
Overall8.4
USA · Barefoot

Softstar

Oregon-made, hand-crafted moccasin-style barefoot shoes.

Ground feel9.0
Toe-box width9.0
Durability8.0
Style7.0
Value6.0
Overall7.8

Specs

Luna SandalsSoftstar
CountryUSAUSA
CategoryMinimalist sandalBarefoot
Drop0 mm0 mm
Toe shape / Toe boxOpen-toe / natural splayWide anatomical
Best forRunning, hiking, adventurelifestyle, kids
Price tier$$$$$
Family-testedEditorialEditorial

Winner by category

Ground feelLuna Sandals
Toe-box widthTie
DurabilityLuna Sandals
StyleTie
ValueLuna Sandals
OverallLuna Sandals

Which should you buy?

Buy Luna Sandals if: You want running, hiking, adventure from a minimalist sandal brand. Long-distance huarache runners.

Buy Softstar if: You want lifestyle, kids from a barefoot brand. Buyers who want one perfect, repairable pair.

Our take

Luna Sandals edges out overall (8.4 vs 7.8) on the categories above. Softstar is still the better pick if you specifically want lifestyle, kids. Bottom line: choose Luna Sandals for running, hiking, adventure, choose Softstar for lifestyle, kids.

Where to buy
Visit Luna Sandals

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Where to buy
Visit Softstar

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