Head-to-Head
Luna Sandals vs Unshoes
Two minimalist brands compared on specs, scores, and use case. Here's which one we'd buy and why.
USA
Luna Sandals
The huarache brand that brought Tarahumara running west.
Ground feel10.0
Toe-box width9.0
Durability9.0
Style7.0
Value7.0
Overall8.4
USA
Unshoes
Custom-fit minimalist sandals from Utah.
Ground feel9.0
Toe-box width9.0
Durability8.0
Style7.0
Value8.0
Overall8.2
Specs
| Luna Sandals | Unshoes | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Category | barefoot | minimalist-footshape |
| Drop | 0 mm | 0 mm |
| Toe box | individual-toes | individual-toes |
| Price tier | $$ | $$ |
| Family-tested | Editorial | Editorial |
Winner by category
| Ground feel | Luna Sandals |
| Toe-box width | Tie |
| Durability | Luna Sandals |
| Style | Tie |
| Value | Unshoes |
| Overall | Luna Sandals |
Which should you buy?
Buy Luna Sandals if: Long-distance huarache runners.
Buy Unshoes if: Hikers who want a sandal sized to their actual foot.
Our take
Luna Sandals edges out overall (8.4 vs 8.2), mostly on the categories above. Unshoes still wins where it matters for the right buyer — see "buy Unshoes if" above.
Where to buy
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Where to buy
Shop Unshoes →Affiliate link. We may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. See our disclosure.