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Barefoot begins with BÄR.

Freedom pioneers

Original since 1982.

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Discover our range of soles

Insoles designed for noticeable comfort, natural mobility, and 100% Toe freedom.

The shape follows the foot!

The same applies to our shoe soles as to our shoes. 100% toe freedom.

Walking comfort based on over 40 years of experience: Our shoe soles meet all the requirements for natural walking, just like going barefoot! We use the right material for every requirement: soft natural rubber, featherlight foams, and abrasion-resistant polyurethane (PU).

In all areas, BÄR works with market-leading, professional, experienced, and forward-thinking suppliers to make the finished product the benchmark in terms of quality, sustainability, and technology. In particular, for the high-end requirements of outdoor activities and hiking, BÄR collaborates with VIBRAM® as the market leader in soles for these technically demanding applications. BÄR’s innovative Firmoflex® concept combined with the excellent technology of hiking soles delivers maximum customer satisfaction through features such as uphill/downhill grip support, self-cleaning, durable bonding, slip resistance, and biomechanical support. BÄR has been developing innovative products with Vibram for more than 14 years.

Die Laufschuh-Innovation

The running shoe innovation

Discover the patented BÄR biomechanics of the VENTU RUN outsole — for stable foot guidance, flexible roll-through, and dynamic propulsion.

  • EVA Firmo Run-Sohle

    EVA Firm Running Sole

    Extremely lightweight EVA sole with responsive cushioning, stabilized by FIRMOFLEX® in the forefoot and FIRMOBRIDGE® in the midfoot. Provides dynamic rollover, high stability, and secure grip for everyday activities and running.

  • EVA Light-Balance-Sohle

    EVA Light-Balance sole

    The EVA Light-Balance sole provides stability, cushioning, and grip on asphalt with responsive EVA foam, Vibram rubber, and a 3 mm tread. It is lightweight, durable, and also suitable for everyday use and wet conditions.

  • EVA Urban Sneaker-Sohle

    EVA urban sneaker sole

    Ultralight with a grippy rubber road tread and responsive EVA core for comfort, stability, and secure traction. The balanced combination of materials supports a natural roll-through and provides reliable cushioning for everyday urban use.

  • Naturkrepp-Sohle für Damen und Herren

    Natural crepe sole for women and men

    The natural crepe sole made of 100% natural rubber is undyed and provides excellent walking comfort. The crepe soles combine unique cushioning with low wear.

  • Barefoot-Sohle

    Barefoot sole

    Especially thin (4 mm), highly flexible, and slip-resistant rubber sole for an intense feel of the ground. Supports natural walking with maximum freedom of movement and direct contact with the ground

  • Sneaker-Sohle für Damen und Herren

    Sneaker soles for women and men

    Outsole made of 100 % natural rubber. Exceptionally soft and highly flexible. Hand-stitched at the toe for women’s shoes and all the way around for men’s shoes. Zero heel.

  • Nose-Sohle

    Nose sole

    Outsole made of 100 % natural rubber – exceptionally soft and highly flexible. The raised toe cap provides protection and stability. Zero heel-to-toe drop.

  • Softflex-Sohle

    Softflex sole

    The BÄR Softflex sole truly lives up to its name: Made from 100% natural rubber, it pampers your feet with the ultimate in soft cushioning, supports natural movement, and is highly flexible. Zero heel.

  • Pro-Sohle

    Pro sole

    Men’s sole made of extremely lightweight PU, with excellent cushioning and high flexibility in the ball-of-the-foot area. Secure footing thanks to good full-surface contact with the ground. Zero heel.

  • Ledersohle

    Leather sole

    Leather sole made primarily from vegetable-tanned leather, with a TPR insert in the forefoot for secure grip. The rubber heel provides stability and gentle cushioning while keeping the foot in a natural, ergonomic position.

  • Cup Flex-Sohle

    Cup Flex sole

    Lightweight and flexible rubber outsole with a natural rolling motion and secure grip. Ideal for modern sneakers offering high comfort and stable guidance – optimized for orthotic insoles.

  • Move-Sohle

    Move sole

    The fashionable-looking women’s sole made of PU with a grippy rubber tread ensures stability. The PU frame provides protection and support. Thanks to the rubber tread, the sole is slip-resistant, even in snow and mud. Zero heel.

  • Flex-Sohle

    Flex sole

    Durable sole, casual and sporty with top cushioning and extremely lightweight PU. Dynamic, smooth rolling motion, abrasion-resistant and slip-resistant. Zero heel.

  • Die D-Light-Zweikomponenten-Sohle

    The D-Light two-component sole

    Made from lightweight PU, it combines exceptional lightness and flexibility with maximum grip. 100% rebound resilience. 4.5 mm TPU tread for stability and high abrasion resistance. 10 mm heel.

  • Win-Sohle

    Win sole

    A wear-resistant sole made of thermoplastic PU. Highly grippy tread pattern with 4 mm-high lugs. Suitable for outdoor use and bad weather. Excellent rolling performance, shell construction with a raised heel and beveled toe. Zero drop.

  • City-Sohle

    City insole

    The 4 mm rubber City sole combines flexibility and an authentic barefoot feel in a modern, minimalist design.

  • Softwalk-Sohle

    Softwalk sole

    The PU foam makes this sole extremely lightweight and abrasion-resistant. The permanently elastic foam provides cushioning in the forefoot and heel areas. It feels like walking barefoot on sand. Zero heel.

  • BÄR-Endurance-Sohle

    BÄR Endurance Sole

    Highly durable outsole made from a lightweight PU/rubber combination. Rounded heel and toe. Supports the rolling motion of the foot for a barefoot-like running experience. The TPU midfoot chassis supports the arch and stabilizes the foot. 10 mm heel.

  • HikeTec-Sohle

    HikeTec sole

    Innovative Vibram® sole made of PU and TPU with a grippy outdoor tread. The name says it all: braking tread for downhill traction, claw tread for uphill grip, integrated Firmoflex stabilizing elements for lateral stability and longitudinal flexibility. Zero heel-to-toe drop.

  • HikeTec-Sohle

    Bubble sole

    The PU Vibram sole, specially designed for outdoor use, features a tread pattern (6 mm rubber) with prominent edges that provide excellent grip on all uneven terrain while also offering sufficient surface contact on flat ground. High cushioning, stability, and slip resistance. Zero heel-to-toe drop.

  • Cross-Sohle

    Cross sole

    A 10 mm lightweight PU sole with an additional 6 mm tread for excellent grip, raised protectively at the toe. Excellent abrasion resistance. The flex groove in the ball area supports fatigue-free rolling. Zero heel.

Improper care and storing the shoe for too long can lead to a process known as hydrolysis. This is a chemical process in the sole that gradually makes it more brittle and causes it to disintegrate. Here you can learn exactly what hydrolysis is and what you can do about it.

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