Peluva in the Press
Peluva has been featured in leading publications for revolutionizing the barefoot shoe category with five-toed design.
TIME
Best Men's Trainer 2024
Peluva's innovative five-toe design earned the top spot in TIME's annual best footwear roundup, with editors praising its ability to combine genuine biomechanical benefits with a silhouette that doesn't look out of place at a dinner table. The judges called it "the most forward-thinking trainer we've tested."
Read the Full ArticleCNN Underscored
The Barefoot Shoes That Actually Look Good
For years, barefoot shoes meant choosing between foot health and style. CNN Underscored highlighted Peluva as the brand that finally cracked that code — delivering true five-toe separation in shoes that reviewers described as "genuinely attractive" and "the first barefoot shoes we'd wear on a date."
Read the Full ArticleGearJunkie
Peluva Takes Five-Toed Shoes Off the Beaten Path
GearJunkie put Peluva's trail-ready models through rigorous outdoor testing, reporting impressive grip, stability, and comfort across varied terrain. Testers noted that the individual toe slots provided noticeably better proprioception on uneven surfaces compared to traditional wide toe box alternatives.
Read the Full ArticleFootwear Plus Magazine
Innovation Award: Peluva Redefines the Barefoot Category
Footwear Plus recognized Peluva with an Innovation Award for reimagining the five-toed shoe category with modern materials, refined construction, and a range that spans casual to dress. The editors called it "a brand that takes a proven biomechanical concept and makes it commercially viable at scale."
Read the Full ArticleMen's Health
The Shoe That Strengthens Your Feet While You Walk
Men's Health featured Peluva in their fitness gear roundup, highlighting how the five-toe design activates intrinsic foot muscles with every step. Their fitness editors noted measurable improvements in balance and stability after four weeks of daily wear — calling it "a passive workout for your feet."
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