The German barefoot shoe brand GROUNDIES is introducing two styles for fall and winter outfits. These new women-only styles are part of its Fall/Winter 2026 collection announced by Stride on October 21.
Curve ballet flats with fold-down heels
Curve is a ballet flat with minimal decoration, offered in two materials: lustrous goatskin nappa leather and suede. Its fold-down heel means it can be worn outdoors or as indoor footwear at the office or at home.
- Colors: black, chocolate
- Sizes: EU36–41 (women only)
- Outsole: rubber, 4 mm thick
- Price: ¥23,100 (tax status not specified in the announcement)
Stance: streamlined ankle boots
Stance is a short boot that wraps around the ankle. With its minimally embellished silhouette, it is presented as a design to pair with either pants or skirts.
- Colors: black, espresso
- Sizes: EU36–41 (women only)
- Outsole: rubber, 3 mm base and 2.5 mm tread
- Price: ¥33,000 (tax status not specified in the announcement)
Release timing and retailers for the two styles
Both styles feature a zero-drop design with no height difference between the heel and forefoot, along with the brand’s proprietary TrueSense® outsole. The collection will begin rolling out on Thursday, October 22, but Curve and Stance are both scheduled for release in late November.
- Product names: Curve, Stance
- Release timing: scheduled for late November 2026
- Physical stores: GROUNDIES retailers throughout Japan
- Online: GROUNDIES official online store
Image: courtesy of Stride Co., Ltd.
