BACK TO THE BEGINNING - WHY WE STARTED GLYDE FOOTWEAR
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THE PROBLEM HIDDEN BENEATH OUR FEET
For decades, we've been taught that good shoes. should cushion, support, and correct. But what if that very logic has led us astray? More and more people are experiencing foot pain, joint discomfort and posture issues - often without realising that their footwear may be the cause..
A RETURN TO SOMETHING HONEST
We weren't designed to walk in stiff soles and narrow shapes. Our feet are incredibly complex - built to move, sense, and support us naturally. Somewhere along the way, we lost touch with that. Barefoot shoes are about rediscovering what was always there - a way of walking that feels effortless, grounding, and free.

HOW GLYDE WAS BORN

Glyde Footwear was founded in 2022 with one goal in. mind: to change the way we think about shoes - and the way we move through the world. It all. began with a simple realisation: if we give our feet the space and flexibility they need, the entire body. benefits. What started as a quiet idea soon became a movement - to reimagine footwear not as a trend but as a tool for long-term health and wellbeing
WORKING WITH EXPERTS TO GO FURTHER

We don't just rely on instinct - we collaborate. closely with orthopaedic specialists to create. footwear that supports foot health from the ground up. Every Glyde Footwear model is carefully shaped with expert input to ensure it encourages natural movement, posture, and alignment..
LETTING FEET BE FEET

At Glyde Footwear, we don't believe in overengineering We believe in letting the foot do what it was made to do. Wide toe boxes. Zero drop soles. Flexible, lightweight materials. Every detail is shaped by one principle: natural movement. Whether you're walking through the city, the countryside, or just down the road - your feet should move freely, not fight against your shoes.
MORE THAN A PRODUCT

Glyde isn't just about footwear. It's about. philosophy - a return to what's essential. To. movement that feels good. To mindful living. And to a belief that small choices, like the shoes you wear, can lead to big shifts in health, freedom, and quality of life.
STILL AT THE BEGINNING

Since 2022, Glyde has grown - but our mission remains the same: to challenge the footwear industry and restore natural movement, one step at a time. This isn't just a brand. It's a quiet revolution.

And we're not walking alone: 137,628+ customers across the US already trust Purestep to support their feet, their health, and their lifestyle - one natural step at a time.