Most footwear disconnects you from the planet in two ways: it blocks natural movement, and it blocks the Earth's electrical field from reaching your body.
Most footwear disconnects you from the planet in two ways: it blocks natural movement, and it blocks the Earth's electrical field from reaching your body.
Earth Runners fixes both problems.
The concept of earthing, or grounding, is based on the fact that the Earth emits a natural electromagnetic frequency of 7 to 8 Hz, known as the Schumann Resonance. Research shows that direct contact with this frequency reduces chronic inflammation, improves sleep, lowers blood viscosity, and helps regulate the body’s electrochemical potential. The problem is that modern rubber and synthetic-soled footwear acts as an insulator, cutting off that connection completely.
Earth Runners solves this with a patented grounded conductive lacing system featuring stainless steel thread and a copper plug embedded in the sole. When you wear them, you’re grounded, the same as going barefoot, even when footwear is required.
I go out of my way to get at least 10 minutes of earthing daily, and these sandals make that possible even in situations where barefoot isn’t practical.
Beyond earthing, the biomechanics are exceptional. Built on minimalist Vibram soles inspired by the Tarahumara huarache sandal, Earth Runners allow your foot to move naturally, strengthen the intrinsic muscles of the foot and lower leg, and improve your gait mechanics in ways conventional footwear simply can’t.
The No Toe Box design gives your toes full freedom to splay and grip, and the Earth Grip footbed provides just enough texture for proprioceptive feedback from the ground beneath you.
My personal favorite is the Circadian, though they make options across the thickness spectrum from the thinner Primal to the burlier Atlas for more rugged terrain. They also sell an iON SYNC kit to convert your existing shoes into earthing footwear.
Pick up your Earth Runners here and save 10% with code BEN10.