Room for your toes
Wide, foot-shaped toe box lets your toes spread.
Easy on. Made to move.
Flexible · Zero drop
Thin, flexible sole with no raised heel.
Hair-on leather & wool
Natural hair-on cowhide uppers with soft sheep wool lining.
Copper grounded
Pure copper plug runs through the leather sole.
Your everyday clog.
Easy to slip into with room for your toes. The Kuyu clog pairs a relaxed, backless shape with a flexible, zero-drop leather sole.
Natural hair-on cowhide brings tactile character, with soft sheep wool lining for warmth.
What is grounding?
Grounding means making an electrical connection between your body and the Earth. The Kuyu has a pure copper plug through its leather sole, creating a conductive path when you stand or walk on a conductive ground surface.
The copper connection is one part of the design. The wide toe box, zero-drop heel, and flexible sole are what let your feet move naturally.
Shaped like feet.
This shouldn't be rare, but it is. Let your feet be feet with our wide toe box, zero-drop heel, and thin, minimal sole.
Space for your toes to spread. Flexibility to move naturally. Nothing forcing your feet into a shape they weren't made for.
Life in the Kuyu
Men’s Kuyu · Cowhide & Sheepskin
Kuyu / Cowhide & Sheepskin / Mens
★★★★★October 27, 2026
I have at least seven pairs of Rhizal shoes now. I had to return these for a bigger size since I will probably end up wearing socks with them in winter and didn’t think of that when I ordered them in summer.
Excellent craftsmanship, old world style, great materials and customer service par excellence!
I love this company and everything they produce. Long live independent manufacturing and quality goods!
★★★★★August 04, 2026
Very cool natural and confortable product, Would just appreciate if they coul write the size number down. Thanks!
Find Your Perfect Size
Measure your foot to confirm your perfect size for the mens Kuyu.
Runs a hair small
Foot-shaped fit
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Runs a hair small
Your usual size generally still works, but size up if you're between sizes or prefer a relaxed fit.
Measure from the back of your heel to the tip of your longest toe.
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Measure flat from heel to longest toe.
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LONGEST TOE
Free size exchange
Try them on carefully indoors. If the fit isn’t right, we’ll help you with a free exchange for the perfect size.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How should the Kuyu fit?
Runs a hair small. Use the size finder above with your foot length. Allow extra room for socks and adjust the buckle for a comfortable fit.
Will the leather soften with wear?
Yes. Natural leather stretches and breaks in. A snug fit can relax, but do not rely on break-in to fix toes that feel jammed. Try your pair carefully indoors first.
What makes these barefoot shoes?
The Kuyu combines a wide toe box, a zero-drop heel, and a thin, flexible sole. That means room for your toes and freedom to move, in an everyday clog.
How does the copper plug work?
The copper plug passes through the sole to create a conductive connection with the ground. Grounding depends on contact with a conductive surface; the plug does not make every surface conductive. Learn more about grounding.
What if I need a different size?
US shipping and size exchanges are free. Try your shoes carefully indoors and keep them unworn if you may need to return them. Read the full return policy.
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Shoe is too wide I wear a US9N.
If they are custom making the shoe then I feel it should be made by the customers actual foot. I need these to be
33/4 across your box
101/2 insole length
101/4 my foot length
Yes I have long skinny narrow feet.
I have a pair of sandals that are literally too wide for my foot even though I tightened down the straps I look crazy in them because clearly they are way too wide.
K
my 2nd pair now, absolutely love these. My go to always.
T
Love love love my Rhizals! Perfect barefoot fit, cozy, and the leather looks and feels great! Also the customer service team was super supportive and patient while i was figuring out my size. Big shoutout to Matt and Jessica!
V
They arrived in Spain, but when they got to my house, I had to pay an extra €20 (on top of the hefty international shipping costs) for customs. The shoes themselves are beautiful. It's true that they run small. I ordered almost two sizes up. The copper pin is great, but it digs in a bit, and if you're completely barefoot, it's a little uncomfortable because it doesn't sit perfectly flat on the sole. In terms of width and the barefoot concept, I wish they were a bit wider. They're quite snug. 7.5/10
A
Cool Groundings through the day...Light and Energetic.
A
Warm the Toes while Energizing the Cores...Balance the night.
R
These are my slippers. Finally I have slippers. Snug works!
A
The slippers are really comfortable, i walked for 2 hours in Japan and my feet didn't even hurt.
A
Super super small. Get two sizes up
I am size 8.5 in women's. Thought 9 would do but too small to even wear. I will be reorderingat a size 11
A
I love these shoes soooo much!!
S
I absolutely love Rhizal shoes. I bought a pair of the Brio's a few years ago and they have served me extremely well so I decided to order these in order to have a slipper type shoe that would be extremely easy to slip on and off. They just arrived today and they are perfect. They feel very luxurious on my feet and I look forward to wearing them in. Great craftsmanship, grounded and natural materials. Doesn't get better than this. Thank you!
E
Been using them for the past couple days and the functionality of it is amazing. Space for your toes, natural materials and the icing on the cake is that it’s grounded. Highly recommend to anyone considering.
K
Okay, I was super excited to get these in the mail and the absolutely did not disappoint! I love the feel and everything about the leather. I love that these are grounded. The only thing I would change is maybe going up a size more than I did. I usually wear a size 7.5 because my feet are wide, otherwise I could properly wear a size 7. I went up to an 8 because they didn’t offer half sizes, and hindsight I almost wish I had gone with a 9. The wide toe box is great, and the leather does stretch and adjust so nicely to the foot, but the soles just aren’t very long. Even with my short toes my heels are right on the edge of the sole- especially if I’m wearing socks with them. All too say I recommend these so highly, but would definitely also recommend sizing up at least one but maybe two sizes for a comfortable fit
E
These are my everyday go-to shoes this winter! I've had them for about a month now and they're great with big wool socks, they're cute, and they're comfortable. If you've worn berks in the past, know that they don't feel as grippy as clogs with arches. But I don't have issues with them sliding off.Thanks for making these. I'm so in love.
C
I have at least seven pairs of Rhizal shoes now. I had to return these for a bigger size since I will probably end up wearing socks with them in winter and didn’t think of that when I ordered them in summer.
Excellent craftsmanship, old world style, great materials and customer service par excellence!
I love this company and everything they produce. Long live independent manufacturing and quality goods!
Christopher, you're a VIP! 7 pairs is incredible. Glad you appreciate what we do. More to come - thank you so much! Hope you enjoy them for years to come.
- Matt (Founder)
A
Most excellent
A
They are comfortable soft to walk.
c
i ordered a 10 and it was perfectly to my heel. i decided to get the 11s. i was quickly given the shipping label for return and the same day i shipped. they sent the new pair out immediately. lucky they were in stock! amazing shoe! great leather and the sole is thick. the copper grounding on the ball of yourfoot is great too. thank you for the new daily drivers! ❤️
J
Very cool natural and confortable product, Would just appreciate if they coul write the size number down. Thanks!
K
Excellent quality and perfect fit size 8 i love Birkenstocks but if i had choose i will go with this one again .. very happy with purchase
K
Excellent quality and perfect fit size 8 i love Birkenstocks but if i had choose i will go with this one again .. very happy with purchase
K
As with my other two pairs of these shoes, they are wonderful!
K
Love these shoes - want to live in them! Have them in 2 colors now and probably going to go for a third!
L
Excellent quality, love the color. Definitely my new favorite
J
they feel nice and look nice. my feet feel comfortable
