Earthbound®
Grounding Sandals
- Grounding that goes where you go — bring the barefoot connection into your day, not just your bed
- Soothe the day's tension — research suggests grounding may help calm the nervous system and ease everyday aches
- Support circulation & recovery — may aid healthy blood flow and your body's natural recovery after time on your feet
The clinical evidence
Grounding — also called earthing — is the same direct contact with the Earth that these sandals recreate. It has been studied in peer-reviewed reviews and controlled trials examining inflammation, circulation, pain, stress, and recovery. The literature points to beneficial effects on inflammation- and circulation-related outcomes.
2023: Grounding was shown to be a potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant intervention.
Sinatra et al., Biomedical Journal, 2023 — peer-reviewed review discussing grounding’s positive effects on inflammation, oxidative stress, cardiovascular function, and recovery.
2020: A peer-reviewed review linked grounding with reduced pain, inflammation, and stress, plus improved circulation and energy.
Menigoz et al., EXPLORE, 2020 — peer-reviewed review of grounding research and clinical observations. The authors summarize evidence showing that grounding may reduce inflammation, pain, and stress while improving blood flow, energy, and overall well-being.
2015: A peer-reviewed review connected grounding with reduced inflammation, improved immune response, and faster recovery.
Oschman, Chevalier & Brown, Journal of Inflammation Research, 2015 — peer-reviewed review of grounding’s effects on inflammation, the immune response, wound healing, and recovery.
2013: Grounding improved red blood cell surface charge and reduced blood viscosity, supporting healthier circulation.
Chevalier et al., Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2013 — controlled study measuring zeta potential and blood viscosity, both key factors in circulation, before and after grounding.
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- ✓ Conductive rubber sole — recreates the barefoot connection on grass, soil & sand. No metal stud to corrode.
- ✓ Cushioned EVA comfort — lightweight, broken-in from the first step
- ✓ From the team behind our #1 grounding mattress pad — engineered, not gimmicked
- ✓ 90 nights to feel it, 2× the competitor's trial
What do grounding sandals actually do?
For most of human history our skin stayed in near-constant contact with the ground. Modern life put rubber soles, sealed floors, and concrete between us and the Earth all day long — we call it biological insulation. Earthbound® Grounding Sandals give that connection back. A high-density conductive rubber sole creates a continuous path from the sole of your foot to the ground, so when you walk on naturally conductive surfaces your body can reconnect with the Earth's free electrons. It's the same principle as walking barefoot through morning grass, made practical enough to wear every day.
Do I plug these in like the mattress pad?
No. The pad uses our plug-in Near Field™ Earthing system, which grounds you through a fitted sheet while you sleep. The sandals work the original way — direct contact with the Earth. There's no cord, no outlet, no charging, and no apps. You just slip them on and step onto conductive ground, and the sole does the rest.
Where do they actually ground me?
On naturally conductive surfaces: grass, soil, sand, and unsealed concrete. Insulating surfaces like asphalt, sealed or painted concrete, wood decking, vinyl, and carpet won't carry the connection — the same way bare feet ground you on a lawn but not on a wooden deck. For the strongest effect, seek out grass, bare soil, sand, or unsealed concrete. We'd rather tell you this plainly than have you wonder why a walk across the driveway feels different.
How are these different from grounding shoes with a metal plug?
Many earthing shoes rely on a small metal stud set into the sole to make contact. Those studs wear down, can corrode, and ground you through a single point. Earthbound® sandals use a fully conductive rubber sole — more durable contact across the whole footbed, with nothing to oxidize. It's the same engineering-first approach behind our #1 grounding mattress pad, applied to footwear.
Should I get these if I already have the mattress pad?
That's exactly the idea. Your mattress pad grounds you passively while you sleep; the sandals extend that connection into your waking hours — a short walk, time in the garden, an hour on the porch. Where the pad keeps you grounded by night, the sandals keep you grounded by day. Together, you're reconnected around the clock — true head-to-toe coverage, awake and asleep.
Are they comfortable, and how do I care for them?
Yes. A lightweight EVA comfort layer cushions every step and feels broken-in from the very first wear, indoors or out. To care for them, wipe the sole clean and let it air dry — a clean sole conducts best. Don't machine wash them, and avoid oily dressings or coatings on the footbed, which can build up and dull the connection over time. With normal care they keep grounding you, step after step.
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Grounding shouldn't end when you get out of bed. Keep your waking hours connected with the Earth.
Your mattress pad grounds you while you sleep, but the moment you stand up, rubber soles and sealed floors cut the connection. The feet hold one of the densest networks of nerve endings and blood vessels in the body, and they are your most natural point of contact with the ground, the same connection our ancestors felt with every barefoot step across open earth.
16 hrs
of daily time on your feet, spent insulated from the ground beneath you
Grounding sandals put the soles of your feet back in direct contact with the Earth's free electrons every time you step onto grass, soil, or sand. Research suggests free electrons may help neutralize free radicals and support the body's natural anti-inflammatory processes, while the conductive sole carries that connection without asking you to kick off your shoes and go barefoot.
Pair with a Grounding Mattress Pad for true grounding around the clock, day and night.
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Rebecca Huff1 day ago
Happy to see the new technology
I have known about Earthing for many years, but I was so happy to see the new technology spring up that allows for conductivity without direct skin on a sheet! This is great! I am sleeping better and very pleased with the size of the mat!
Nansy Marsiglia4 days ago
Thanks for the start of my restorative sleep again
After dealing with serious menopausal symptoms, including lack of sleep, nervousness...etc. I starting looking elsewhere than medications that were making it worse. I pulled a blind folded study on my husband and decided not to tell him that it was on our bed. After a couple of weeks, I noticed, and he also mentioned, that he is sleeping deeper. Recently I started having dreams again. This is a great product, my only suggestion would be to find a way to know that the current is working on the mattress instead of testing every week (my outlet only has this plugged in) Thanks for the start of my restorative sleep again.
Joann Sochan2 days ago
Finally sleeping through the night
Sleep more soundly, up less during night, nagging aches seem to disappear. Love the pillow covers also, great for neck and shoulder areas. Very comfortable.
Regina Sousa5 days ago
Makes quite an impact
I am extremely pleased with my purchase. I believe it has helped me sleep sounder and actually dreamt which does not happen very often. I have felt more rested daily. I removed it for a week and felt a need to put it back on my bed because I felt tired. I am very happy with the purchase and I will buy again. Thank you very much for a quality grounded pad. Excellent product and makes quite an impact on my sleeping and less tired during the day. Highly recommend.
Joseph Cotillo3 days ago
More durable than grounding sheets
Works as good as the sheets I had that wore out due to washing. Problem solved!
James Bowe1 day ago
This pad is worth every penny
The grounding mat is excellent. It fully covers and stays in place on our king bed. Our normal wake up - all body pain and stiffness- has become a memory as we wake up almost pain and stiffness free. This pad is worth every penny. We added to it by placing miracle sheets on the bed and pillow cases. Great combo.
Brad DeFord1 day ago
Pain relieved
I believe the mattress pad has not only helped me get a better night sleep, but has also helped to heal the pain in my right hip.
Eric Stoneberg1 day ago
Glad I replaced my sheet
I had been using a grounding sheet that was effective when I first purchased it, then through repeated washings it lost its efficacy. Replacing it with this grounding pad has been a revelation. I'm sleeping more deeply. And dreaming more! I'm glad I replaced the old sheet with the pad from Earthbound.
Cheryl Sadler4 days ago
I expect continued improvement
I had a grounding mat before this one, and after five years, it was disintegrating so I threw it away. After a week, my joints were hurting and I was sleeping very poorly. I didn't immediately find your website, so I bought a grounding sheet for $189. After a couple of weeks, it was obvious it wasn't as good as a grounding mat. I then found your website and placed an order. My joints feel much better, and my edema is improved. I have slept through a few nights without waking up or turning over, as I had slept for several years. I expect continued improvement.
Leatha Anderson6 days ago
This way you can use your regular sheets
Love it, sleeping better, pet sleeping on bed sleeps better. We shared one with someone else and she is loving it too. We have the extra one on our guest room bed. Thank you I think the whole mattress cover is the best, I wasn’t liking the look of the sheets draped over. This way you can use your regular sheets.
Dwen Bontrager1 day ago
I'm a believer
I'm not as convinced for me but I have seen a BIG change in my wife's sleep. She has been sleeping in a way we have not seen in a long time. It's real. I'm a believer.
Serge Vaillancourt3 days ago
Slow to tell, slow to feel
Slow to tell. Slow to feel. I am in constant extreme pain. Did the grounding mat help. 100%. Did I feel it right away...no. it's been weeks. Do I feel it now...absolutely 100% yes. Got a long way to go. This absolutely mysterious grounding mat has helped. I am, every day, less and less in pain. Do I attribute to this mysterious grounding mat? How could I not. Day by day....less and less all over body pain. Coincidence...I don't think so. Am I pain free.. no. Less mobility pain..100%. Do I recommend... yes. You don't know the benefits until you try. I attribute my reduction in all over pain to this magnificent mar. Do it.
Barbara Hopkins2 days ago
I am able to get out of bed easier
I feel like the mattress pad is really helping with my pain in the morning. I am able to get out of bed easier and seem to be sleeping more deeply and waking less times a night. It has only been about a month and am hoping that this will continue to improve as more time goes on.
Sue Shimer8 days ago
I was finally able to fall asleep
I've only used it a few nights and am already seeing a difference in sleep quality. I have arthritis and the first night was painful. I had been traveling for a week and the night after I returned was especially painful after a day of shuttles, airports, and flying. Mat probably reduced the pain enough I was finally able to fall asleep. I take no prescription or otc pain meds, so it may have been a pretty good test. Last night was far better and slept quietly and well. Looking forward to even longer sleep periods with less and less pain.
Amalia Ramirez6 days ago
I have rarely ever slept through the entire night
Simply Amazing. I am 45 years old and ever since I can remember I have rarely ever slept through the entire night. Waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to go back to sleep was a normal thing for me. I was skeptical about the grounding mat at first. I am so glad I got it. I'm getting a good night's rest and I can't explain it. I definitely recommend it.
Sean Schofield3 days ago
This is a major improvement in my life
I have used the grounding mat before, but it was rather small and would move in the night. This is amazing. It works amazing and I could tell the next morning when I woke up. I was so well rested and my joints actually are not hurting like not at all.. It’s insane that the first day I could tell a huge difference on each day it still keeps happening so I was saying this is a major major improvement in my life and I appreciate it so much thanks guys !
John Dandridge5 days ago
Thank you for a superior product
It works. Sleeping better and less pain in the morning. I have it connected to an 8ft grounding rod and using a multimeter to test for ground through our Cotton bed sheet and it definitely is grounded. Thank you for a superior product...
Darlene Gaudet11 days ago
I had been a bit skeptical
I just love the mattress pad. I had been a bit skeptical but thought what have you got lose, other than money, Let me tell you it was the best purchase ever. I had trouble falling asleep with my insomnia and pain from neuropathy. I tried cannabis which sometimes helped with sleep but did nothing for my neuropathy. Once we put on the mattress pad things started to change. After the first night I was able to fall asleep within minutes and the best part, neuropathy no longer bothered me at night and sleep through the night only to get up to use the bathroom and was then able to fall back asleep almost immediately.
Fawn Staerkel7 days ago
I’m ecstatic and would recommend it to anyone
I have struggled with insomnia my whole life. I tried EVERYTHING. Sleep studies, feng shui, no electronics, sleep apps, plus the nightly concoction of pills that “kind of” worked was ridiculous….Ambien, melatonin, 2 Benadryl. Maybe I’ll be asleep by 1AM. Nothing worked. I’ve been using the grounding mat for a month. The first week I was skeptically enthusiastic but still suspicious. I thought it was probably psychosomatic and would quit working. I’m a month in, and I’m still not sure I understand, but this mat is a miracle. I sleep. I fall asleep much more quickly, I relax and I stay asleep. Like a full night of sleep! I can’t tell you the last time I slept all night….my typical routine was 3-4 nights of little to no sleep and then a night where I would crash but was restless and still woke up tired. I have slept every night. Even my husband is amazed. I also travel for work. I bought a twin size to travel with and I am sleeping really well while traveling also. I chose the mat over the sheets because I thought it would last longer and would be cleaner. I’m ecstatic and would recommend anyone with sleep issues to try it. Maybe it’s voodoo magic, I don’t care. I sleep!
Bonnie Cunningham8 days ago
Don't feel the need to take a nap after lunch anymore
I have definitely noticed that I am sleeping much more soundly and a bit longer than usual for me. In return, my energy level has risen, but at 80, I'm not sure how much of an improvement I can expect. I don't feel the need to take a nap after lunch on a regular basis anymore.
"Grounding has been linked to benefits around sleep, inflammation, and overall wellbeing. But most people can’t spend their day barefoot outdoors. What I like about Earthbound is how accessible they make grounding, offering people a simple way to reconnect with the Earth from home."
Dr. Joseph Nightingale, MBBS, MSc.Integrative Medicine | Sleep, recovery, and modern wellbeing.
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Emily
Best sleep I've had in years.
Reed
It has helped circulation for sure.
Jeff
We are both over 65 and it seems to help us sleep better and longer.
Tonya
I could feel a difference just after a few nights.
Kris
Just what the doctor ordered, we are both sleeping wonderfully!
Marie
I love it and already feel the difference.
Grounding sandals FAQ
Do grounding sandals actually work?
Yes — grounding sandals recreate the same connection you get from walking barefoot on the earth. A conductive sole creates a continuous path between the sole of your foot and the ground beneath you, so when you stand or walk on a naturally conductive surface, your body can reconnect with the Earth's free electrons. This is the same principle, called grounding or earthing, that researchers have studied for years. Research suggests that this kind of direct contact with the earth may help support the body's natural anti-inflammatory processes, healthy circulation, and a calmer nervous system. The key is the surface you're walking on — grounding sandals connect you to the earth, but only when that earth can carry the connection.
How do grounding sandals work?
Modern footwear is built with rubber and synthetic soles that insulate you from the ground — we call this biological insulation. Grounding sandals are built the opposite way. A high-density conductive rubber sole runs from the footbed through to the bottom of the sandal, completing the circuit between your skin and the earth. When you step onto a conductive surface, electrons flow freely between your body and the ground, exactly as they would if you were barefoot. There is no cord, no outlet, no charging, and no electricity involved — the only thing that travels is the earth's natural electrons.
What surfaces do grounding sandals work on?
This is the most important thing to know. Grounding sandals work on naturally conductive surfaces: grass, soil, sand, and unsealed concrete. These materials carry the earth's electrons and complete the connection. Insulating surfaces will not — that includes asphalt, sealed or painted concrete, wood decking, vinyl, laminate, and carpet. It's the same reason walking barefoot on a lawn feels different from walking on a wooden deck. For the strongest grounding effect, seek out a patch of grass, bare soil, sand, or an unsealed concrete patio. We'd rather tell you this plainly than have you wonder why a walk across a paved driveway feels different.
Can I wear grounding sandals indoors?
You can wear them anywhere — they're built as comfortable everyday sandals first. Indoors, though, most flooring (tile, laminate, carpet, sealed concrete) is insulating, so you won't get the same grounding connection you'd feel standing on grass or soil outside. The conductive sole still helps dissipate static charge, and the cushioned EVA footbed makes them an easy slip-on around the house. For the actual earthing benefit, step outside onto a conductive surface.
How are these different from grounding shoes with a metal stud or plug?
Many earthing shoes rely on a single small metal stud pressed into the sole to make contact with the ground. That stud grounds you through one tiny point, can wear down with use, and may corrode over time — which gradually weakens the connection. Earthbound grounding sandals use a fully conductive rubber sole instead, so contact is made across the whole footbed rather than one spot, with nothing to oxidize. It's the same engineering-first approach behind our #1 best-selling grounding mattress pad, applied to footwear.
How are grounding sandals different from a grounding mat or sheet?
They solve different halves of the same problem. A grounding mat, sheet, or mattress pad keeps you connected to the earth passively while you rest indoors — those connect through a grounded outlet. Grounding sandals do it the original way, through direct contact with the earth while you're up and moving: a walk, time in the garden, an hour on the porch. Where the pad grounds you by night, the sandals ground you by day. Many customers pair the two for what we call grounding around the clock — staying reconnected to the earth both awake and asleep.
How do I care for grounding sandals, and will they lose conductivity?
Care is simple: wipe the sole clean and let it air dry — a clean sole makes the best contact with the ground. Don't machine wash them, and avoid oils, lotions, or coatings on the footbed, which can build up and dull the connection over time. The conductive rubber sole is inert and won't oxidize, so with normal wear the grounding performance holds. As with any footwear, the soles and straps will eventually show wear from regular use — but the conductive material itself isn't something that fades.
References
Peer-reviewed studies
Every claim about grounding on this page is grounded (so to speak) in published, peer-reviewed research. Below are the studies cited throughout.
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The effects of grounding (earthing) on inflammation, the immune response, wound healing, and prevention and treatment of chronic inflammatory and autoimmune diseases
Oschman, J.L., Chevalier, G., Brown, R. (2015). Journal of Inflammation Research, 8, 83–96.
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Earthing (grounding) the human body reduces blood viscosity — a major factor in cardiovascular disease
Chevalier, G., Sinatra, S.T., Oschman, J.L., Delany, R.M. (2013). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 19(2), 102–110.
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The biologic effects of grounding the human body during sleep as measured by cortisol levels and subjective reporting of sleep, pain, and stress
Ghaly, M., Teplitz, D. (2004). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 10(5), 767–776.
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Pilot study on the effect of grounding on delayed-onset muscle soreness
Brown, R., Chevalier, G., Hill, M. (2010). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 16(3), 265–273.
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Grounding the human body during yoga exercise with a grounded yoga mat reduces blood viscosity
Chevalier, G., Patel, S., Weiss, L., Chopra, D., Mills, P.J. (2019). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 25(4), 387–395.
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Earthing (grounding) of human body modulates electroencephalographic signals
Sokal, K., Sokal, P. (2011). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 17(4), 301–308.
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The neuromodulative role of earthing
Passi, R., Doheny, K.K., Gordin, Y., Hinssen, H., Palmer, C. (2017). Medical Hypotheses, 109, 191–193.
