Not Sponsored, Just Obsessed: How Kuru Footwear Changed My Life

I’ve spent most of my life walking around barefoot. Inside, outside, whenever possible—no shoes, no socks, just me and the earth. It felt natural, free, and easy… until it wasn’t. 

After years of being barefoot and working on my feet for long hours, my body started to protest. My back hurt constantly. My feet ached in ways I didn’t even think were possible. I chalked it up to aging, overwork, or just “life.” But deep down, I knew something had to change. I tried taking pain meds to make the pain go away but knew there had to be another way to stop this from destroying my life. I work 10-11 hours a day chasing toddlers and then have to handle my own family after that so my feet are overused and mistreated. There has to be a way to stop this crazy pain and discomfort.

So, I did what any stubborn, aching adult finally ready to admit they’re not invincible does: I started researching shoes. Real shoes. Supportive shoes. Shoes that would actually help me move, stand, work, and live without pain. That’s when I found Kuru Footwear.

Let me be clear—this is not a sponsored post. I’m not getting paid, gifted, or incentivized in any way. I just genuinely feel so much better in these shoes that I had to tell the world. These shoes are worth every penny and they are not even super expensive. Considering how much we spend on brand name items that don’t make life any better, trust me these are worth it. And this is coming from someone who buys $25 Walmart shoes. 

Kuru shoes are designed with built-in arch support and a heel-hugging design that actually cups your foot, rather than just sitting under it. For someone with high arches and a long history of barefoot living, that’s a game changer. The pain that used to radiate up my legs by the end of the day? It’s gone. My back? So much better. And I’m not just using these for work—I wear them when I’m out being active, chasing kids, tackling projects, and doing life full throttle.

I suffer from chronic varicose veins so I will never be without some form of pain in my legs and body but the pain from my feet up my spine is definitely lessened. That alone helps me feel more energized, happy, and able. 

If you’ve been dealing with foot or back pain, especially if you work long shifts, stand a lot, or just need more support—Kuru is worth looking into. I seriously wish I had discovered them years ago.

Sometimes it’s not about pushing through the pain. It’s about putting on the right shoes and realizing you don’t have to hurt to keep going.

Let me know if you’ve tried them—or if you’ve found any other miracle shoes worth shouting about. We deserve to feel good from the ground up.