Mary Jane-style barefoot shoes review
Today, I’m sharing a Xero Shoes review of the Cassie shoe. It’s a cute, Mary Jane-style barefoot shoe for women that looks great with a skirt or jeans. If you don’t know much about Xero Shoes, they make functional barefoot shoes and sandals designed for natural movement.
All their shoes and sandals are minimalist-style footwear that allows you to feel the ground with your feet. By having zero drop between the heel and the rest of the foot, as well as a thin sole, they allow your feet to move and function as feet should!
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Xero Shoes offers a wide range of barefoot-inspired footwear. You can choose from their barefoot performance shoe range, which includes popular models like the Xero shoes Prio (running and fitness shoe) and off-road options like the Terraflex. They also have a lifestyle range, which includes sandals like the Cassie and Jessie, and shoes like the Hana.
You can jump straight to my Xero Shoes review for the Cassie by clicking on the video link above. Alternatively, continue reading below to discover what I think about the Cassie. If the Cassie doesn’t look quite your style, you could also read my Xero Shoes Z-trail review.
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Xero Shoes Cassie review
The Cassie is a cute and elegant closed-toe style sandal. It’s a casual hemp canvas shoe with a 5.5mm high-performance FeelTrue rubber sole. So, it’s super thin, but you can also wear the 3mm insole that comes with the shoe for extra comfort.
Xero Shoes designed the Cassie shoe as an alternative to the classic Mary Jane style shoe for women. It looks very similar and was created in response to people asking for a shoe that would be acceptable for the office.
Although it was designed for women, men with a narrower foot may also like the style.
The difference between the Cassie casual shoe and the classic Mary Jane is that the Xero Shoes version is designed (like all Xero Shoes) to allow your feet to bend, flex, and feel the ground like nature intended.
The shoe has a Huarache-inspired design with a functional heel/instep strap that also looks fantastic. Although you probably won’t want to run an ultra marathon in the Cassie’s, you can certainly have plenty of active fun in this casual hemp canvas comfort shoe.
My experience wearing the Cassie
I wore the Cassie shoe at this early stage of my postnatal journey back into fitness and movement, after the birth of my second child. By wearing them with the provided inner sole, they gave me the extra comfort that I needed during that time.
I wore them pretty much everywhere I went in the early postnatal months, so on walks down to the shop, and even some mini-hikes (the type I would take my then five-year-old on).
The Cassie, like all Xero Shoes, has a zero-drop” non-elevated heel, which helps me maintain proper posture. You can also wear this style with jeans or a skirt, so they’re lovely and versatile.
Probably one of the most useful things for me as a new mom was that I could do these up with one hand. So when I was holding a big baby bag and a baby in one hand and trying to sort out my five-year-old, it was quite useful to be able to put these on quickly and easily.
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Frequently asked questions about the Cassie Shoe – Women
The following are some of the most commonly asked questions about the Cassie barefoot shoe.
What is the Cassie made of?
The Cassie is a vegan-friendly sandal made from a light canvas hemp upper and a rubber sole.
How should I wear the Cassie?
Enjoy casual, all-day comfort in this cute shoe designed for everyday activities. You can wear these as a summer shoe without socks or pop them over a pair of stockings with a winter dress during cooler weather.
How is the Cassie different from a regular Mary Jane-style shoe?
The Cassie is not only a Mary Jane style shoe but also a barefoot shoe designed for healthy feet. These minimalist style shoes allow your feet to bend and flex naturally, while the zero-drop design helps you maintain a natural posture.
What colors does the Cassie come in?
The Cassie comes in four colors. Choose from a medium denim color, purple, red, or classic black.
How should I care for the Cassie?
Xero Shoes does not recommend putting the Cassie in a washing machine or dryer. Instead, you can hand-wash them in a mild soap and warm water mixture, then allow them to dry naturally.
Should I order my regular size?
Yes, the Cassie fits true to size, so you should order your usual size.
Xero Shoes review – why barefoot shoes are so awesome
All Xero Shoes have zero drop between the heel and the rest of the shoe, allowing for natural posture and movement. Flexible soles ensure your feet can bend properly and your muscles work as they should!
The shoes’ soles are super thin, ensuring a low-to-the-ground design. Why is this important? Well, your feet have an amazing number of sensory receptors. These receptors provide feedback to your body to tell it how to move properly.
When your foot is three inches from the ground, you can’t get the necessary feedback. Barefoot shoes’ low-to-the-ground design helps you move and balance better so you can enjoy doing what you love.
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More Xero Shoes reviews
I hope you found my Cassie sandals review helpful. If you’re into natural movement, then make sure you check out the Xero Shoes store. You can see the Cassie shoe and the rest of their great range. Seriously, these minimalist shoes are the best option for when you want to go barefoot, but you’re either not allowed, or it would be safer to have something on your foot.
Check out my other Xero Shoes reviews below:
Do you have the Cassie shoe? What do you think? Or do you have any questions about the Cassie or barefoot shoes in general? Please feel free to comment below – I’d love to hear from you!
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