Wildling's Sole Mates

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So light, so free - the fact that a walk in Wildlings almost feels like walking barefoot is largely due to the Wildling soles. They are something very special (and the result of a lot of tinkering).

Our shoes are produced in Europe and Vietnam—working hand in hand with partners who all share our values and responsibly bring that unique Wildling feeling to life. The soles offer plenty of flexibility and leave room for natural movement. They protect our feet and still allow us to feel the ground.

It all started with the extremely flexible Gap Sole. By popular demand, other soles have since been added to accompany us on our adventures, whatever the weather may bring. So every foot can find the right sole.

Introducing the Wildling Soles

  • Gap Sole
  • Pure Sole
  • Shell Sole
  • Rain Boot Sole
  • Shelly Sole
  • Cub Sole
Airy, light, extremely flexible

Gap Sole

What could be more pleasant than the light and airy feel of freedom for our feet on warm days? The Gap Sole has the courage to leave a gap: With its characteristic sole gap, it is a classic among Wildling soles - and wonderfully light. Thanks to its special design and a thickness of just 2 to 3.5 millimetres, it offers us the greatest possible freedom of movement and connects us with the ground beneath our feet. An excursion with the Gap Sole? It almost feels like flying.

Water-repellent – yet flexible

Pure Sole

That little bit of drizzle? The Pure Sole simply makes us smile. Because this Wildling sole combines the best of both worlds: On the one hand, it pampers our feet with its high flexibility. On the other hand, it fulfills the need for more protection against moisture. As a water-repellent sole, it carries us comfortably through every season.

Extremely water-repellent and robust

Shell Sole

There‘s mucky weather outside, but inside cabin fever is looming? The Shell Sole is our first choice for wet weather. It encloses our foot like a shell and offers us maximum protection when we are out and about in the rain. It was created in response to the many requests for a robust sole fit for wild adventures. After all, they sometimes lead us through puddles and mud. Is it raining? Here we come!

Water-repellent with a flexible profile

Rain Boot Sole

True to its name, the Rain Boot Sole is made from vegan, water-repellent SEBS material that reliably keeps out moisture and mud. But that’s not nearly all. The sole of the Rain Boot is extremely durable, and it features a deep profile for sure footing. At the same time, it’s wonderfully light and flexible, and the profile is barely noticeable when walking. From puddles to slippery pathways, the Rain Boot Sole is ready for any adventure. And hey, isn’t that the Wildling logo in the sole profile…?

Because Curiosity Never Stands Still

Shelly Sole

Small steps, big journeys – the Shelly Sole is ready for all of them. Its tread features delicate fox and forest motifs, inspired by the curiosity of young explorers – and provides reliable grip on any surface. A slightly raised toe area protects the upper during crawling, climbing, and sliding. Lightweight and sturdy, the Shelly Sole is made for all kinds of wild adventures.

For little foxes

Cub Sole

Every adventure, no matter how wild, begins with the first step and our little ones can learn to walk with the Cub Sole. On the one hand, the particularly thin sole offers them protection, while on the other hand, it also offers plenty of flexibility. This allows little feet to make the most of their full range of movement and learn healthy movement patterns from the very first step.

Wild companions for fleet foxes:

Freedom for the feet

High heels, narrow toes, thick soles: conventional shoes tend to constrict our feet and can take away our flexibility when walking, running and jumping. With Wildlings, on the other hand, our feet can breathe a sigh of relief: they are designed to fit the anatomical shape of the foot and give it plenty of freedom. A particularly thin and flexible sole allows natural movements to take place unhindered. And best of all, we can wiggle our toes in them as much as we like.

Love for minimal shoes

Foxy Sole Mates: 

How future-proof are Wildling soles?

The Wildling soles deliver great things: on the one hand, they give us a wonderful barefoot feeling when walking - particularly light, thin and flexible. On the other hand, we’re continuously working to reduce their environmental impact and integrate future-proof materials. That is why it is a constant “work in progress” to make the soles ever more durable and abrasion-resistant and to increase their recyclability. The Gap sole, for example, consists largely of recycled materials. And the goal is clear, to produce new soles from old Wildling soles.

Sustainability of the soles

Outfoxed: 

The story of a very special sole

It had to be functional and lightweight, give the foot complete freedom of movement, and all under responsible production conditions: The first Wildling sole was the result of countless hours of tinkering and research, as well as setbacks and breakthroughs. When the design of the extremely thin, curved sole with the characteristic gap was finally finished, the next challenge soon followed: Who could produce such a novel sole?

Development of the soles

Wilding our lives with every sole

Voices from the Community

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  • NEW SOLE JUST GREAT!
    "#pegasusresouled There they are 😍 I was sceptical at first whether I would like the new sole. But I have to say, I think they're great. The colour of the Pegasus itself is also so great. Unfortunately, it doesn't come across in the photo.
    Yes, they are slightly longer than other models, but not so much that you can't wear them. I'm normally a 41 and this is now like a 41.5, I would say 😌" - Melanie Steins


  • NEW SOLE WITH STANDS PUDDLES
    "Since the Tann have moved in with us, they have been in constant use. The new sole is simply great and can even withstand a spontaneous trip through a puddle.🍂🌧" - San Dy





  • ALL-WEATHER SHOE THANKS TO NEW SOLE
    "I am sooooo thrilled with my Tann resouled! Snow in the big city, wet and slush everywhere, travelling in the middle of crowds without being able to pay attention to the ground.
    Back home at the end of the day with dry feet and amazingly clean shoes. Wooly insoles and fluffy alpaca socks kept my feet at a pleasant temperature and ensured a perfect walking experience.
    I am so pleasantly surprised! Please add a few more models with this sole (for wet surfaces) in future and Wildlings will become all-weather shoes for me. 👍😊" - Vera Knoll

Credits
Images: Alberto Ferrero, Jette Schröder, Veronika Štabrila, Sandra Chiolo, Lisa Pitz, Caroline Filger, Naomi Mackie, Tabea Demir
Videos: playdo_co, Nick Vass
Music: Epidemic Sound