For thousands of years we walked in direct contact with the earth.
Today, without realizing it, we live isolated from it.

What is grounding?

Grounding: reconnecting with the Earth
When your feet make direct contact with the ground, your body absorbs free electrons that help balance it. This natural process, called grounding or earthing, is supported by scientific studies that show benefits such as improved rest, less stress, and reduced inflammation.

Conventional footwear, with its rubber soles, acts as an insulator and severs that connection. earthies is designed to avoid precisely that.

Why do conventional shoes interfere?

  • earthies

    Sole with conductive material.

    Allows the passage of electrons.

    Real connection to the earth, without the need to be barefoot.

  • Conventional footwear

    Synthetic rubber sole.

    Acts as a complete insulator.

    Your body remains disconnected, regardless of the ground you walk on.

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Grounding: returning home, step by step

Walking connected to the Earth is not just a physical act. Studies show that it can impact multiple bodily functions. Here are some of the benefits that inspire us most to continue creating earthies.

Benefits of grounding

  • Reduction of inflammation and pain

    Contact with the Earth helps reduce chronic inflammation and alleviate muscle and joint discomfort.

  • Improves rest

    Regulates sleep rhythms, promoting deeper and more restorative rest.

  • Stress Regulation

    Helps balance the nervous system, promoting greater calm and mental clarity.

  • Accelerates muscle recovery

    Reduces muscle fatigue and damage after exercise, promoting faster recovery.

  • Improves blood flow

    It promotes more efficient circulation and better oxygenation of the body.

  • Powerful antioxidant effect

    Helps neutralize excess free radicals, protecting cells from aging.

  • Improves immune response

    Contributes to modulating the immune system, strengthening natural defenses.

  • Wound Healing

    Promotes the skin's natural repair processes, helping it to heal more effectively.

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Where to do grounding with your earthies?

  • Lawn

  • Earth

  • Sand

  • Concrete

  • Rock / Stone

  • Water

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Now that you know how it works, feel it

100% leather · Real grounding · Barefoot design

Research in grounding. What science says

Inflammation and pain

  • Oschman, Chevalier & Brown, 2015
    This scientific review documents how contact with the earth reduces markers of inflammation and promotes the immune system's response to chronic inflammatory processes. Read study.

  • Brown, Chevalier & Hill, 2010
    A pilot study observed less delayed onset muscle soreness and inflammation in people who practiced grounding after exercise, compared to those who did not. Read study.
  • Chevalier et al., 2019
    In a controlled trial with manual therapists, grounding was associated with a significant reduction in pain and a general improvement in their quality of life. Read study.

Rest

  • Ghaly & Teplitz, 2004
    Sleeping grounded normalized cortisol levels and improved participants' perceived sleep quality. Read study.

Stress

  • Ghaly & Teplitz, 2004
    The same study showed healthier regulation of the circadian rhythm of cortisol, the key stress hormone. Read study.

    Chevalier, 2015
    After one hour of grounding, participants reported a significant improvement in mood compared to the control group. Read study.

Muscle recovery

  • Müller et al., 2019
    Sleeping grounded after intense training improved athletes' perceived muscle recovery. Read study.

  • Brown, Chevalier & Hill, 2015
    Grounding after intense muscle contractions reduced muscle damage measured in blood. Read study.

  • Brown, Chevalier & Hill, 2010
    Faster recovery and less muscle soreness after exercise were also observed. Read study.

Blood flow

  • Chevalier et al., 2013
    Two hours of grounding reduced blood viscosity, promoting more fluid circulation. Read study.

Antioxidant effect

  • Oschman, 2007
    This article suggests that the Earth's electrons can act as natural antioxidants, neutralizing excess free radicals in the body. Read study.

Immune response

  • Oschman, Chevalier & Brown, 2015
    The same review links contact with the earth to better immune system regulation. Read study.

Wound healing

  • Oschman, Chevalier & Brown, 2015
    It also documents cases of improved healing processes associated with the practice of grounding. Read study.

Grounding FAQs

How long do you have to practice grounding to notice benefits?

It varies from person to person. Some people notice changes (better rest, less tension) in just a few days; for others, the effects appear after several weeks of regular practice. As with any wellness habit, consistency is key.

Is it the same as walking barefoot?

EXPLAIN FURTHER and WHY!!

The effect is equivalent on conductive surfaces (earth, grass, wet sand, unsealed concrete), although the exact intensity depends on skin contact and moisture. [Here goes conductivity measurement — Ohms or % vs. bare skin — pending manufacturer].

How do I get the grounding effect without going barefoot?

earthies incorporates a conductive material in the sole that creates a continuous electrical path between your skin and the ground, just as if you were barefoot. This way, you can go about your day (work, walk, run errands) while maintaining that connection.

What surfaces does grounding work on?

Only on natural or conductive surfaces: grass, soil, sand, rock, water, or unsealed concrete. Does not work on asphalt, wood, carpet, vinyl, or floors with varnish/sealant — these insulate like conventional footwear.

How do I know my earthies are actually grounding me?

The conductivity of each pair is checked during manufacturing. If you want to check it yourself, you can perform a simple test with a household multimeter: with the shoe on a conductive surface, the resistance should drop significantly compared to conventional footwear.

Are grounding and barefoot the same thing?

No. Grounding is the electrical connection to the earth; barefoot is the design that respects the natural movement of the foot (wide toe box, flat sole, flexible). Our ORIGIN model combines both: barefoot in its design, grounding in its material.

Is grounding safe?

Yes. Grounding does not involve any risk: it is a natural and very low intensity electrical balancing phenomenon, the same that occurs when walking barefoot. There are no active electrical components or current generated by the shoe.