Customer Stories

This story was shared by Cathy.

From Pain to Curiosity

Just about a year ago, I went on what was meant to be a relaxing vacation—but my feet had other plans.
Despite wearing shoes from so-called “comfortable” brands, days of walking left me in pain—Saguaro turned out to be one of the best alternatives to traditional comfort brands that had failed me for years.

That’s when I spotted a friend in some… let’s say strange-looking shoes. They didn’t exactly scream style—but they sparked something: curiosity.

Those “strange shoes” were from Saguaro. I had never heard of the brand, but what began as a personal curiosity quickly turned into a glowing Saguaro shoes review I didn’t know I’d end up writing in my mind—because they truly changed how I walk.

Discovering the Difference

My first pair was the Smart I. I slipped them on—and felt something different.
Not just comfort, but activation.
My feet were moving, flexing, working—finally doing what they were meant to do.

“They felt like a gentle hug for my feet.”

As someone who has dealt with sacroiliac dysfunction and chronic back pain since my 20s, I could feel something shifting. My pelvis aligned more naturally—taking pressure off my sacroiliac joint—and my posture felt noticeably easier and more upright. For the first time in years, walking felt freeing, not fatiguing.

A New Way of Living with Comfortable Walking Shoes

I’m 60, living in Nova Scotia, and moderately active—which makes me appreciate that these are truly barefoot shoes for seniors who still want to walk, explore, and stay independent without pain.
Since switching to barefoot shoes, I’ve been to concerts, walked country roads, and wandered city streets.
No more next-day foot pain. No more fatigue from standing for hours—they’ve truly been the best shoes for standing all day, even through long concerts and city strolls.

Now, I mostly wear the Active II—they’re my go-to for everyday movement. I even got my husband a pair. At first skeptical, now? He wears them more than his slippers.

From indoors to icy beaches, Saguaro has kept up with me.

My favorite surprise? The Will II—winter barefoot boots for icy weather. In Canadian weather, I didn’t expect much—but they’ve been warm, dry, and grippy even on frozen sea ice.

Full Circle

Next week, I’m heading back to the same music festival that wrecked my feet a year ago.
This time, I’m going with Saguaro.

Four days. Countless concerts. And not a single worry about my feet.

“I’m a barefoot believer now. Regular shoes? Never again.”