BraveMenTalk
limitededition barefoot
Barebarics' bestselling Zing model was released as Anton´s limited edition with the #BraveMenTalk logo, where all profits are donated to support men’s mental health through the Brave Men Talk initiative. These sneakers not only offer stylish comfort but also contribute to raising awareness and saving lives.
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We design stylish, sustainable barefoot sneakers that support natural foot movement and posture, giving you the next best thing to walking barefoot for both physical and mental well-being. In partnership with Anton Nootenboom, we launched #BraveMenTalk to promote men’s mental health and suicide prevention.
Zing - All White - Leather
Barefoot walk for a cause
Challenging Beliefs
We're still stuck thinking that showing emotions is a weakness, leaving men afraid to speak up. Sadly, this leads to too many battling depression, and at worst, taking their own lives.
Truth Unveiled
The truth is – speaking up takes real courage. Sharing your story can be a lifeline. Not just for you, but for those around you too.
Turning Point
In 2019, Anton began his mission to raise awareness and funds through extreme barefoot walks, pushing his limits and stepping out of his comfort zone. Along the way, he built tools for mental resilience and is eager to share them.
Mission
Anton’s mission was to shed light on men’s mental health. His goal is to raise funds for safe spaces where men can find comfort and support.
Meet Anton Nootenboom
A 37 year old Dutch army veteran and mental health advocate.
He spent 10 years in the army, with 3 missions to Afghanistan.
Overcoming depression and suicide, he felt a burning desire to make a change.
In 2019, he became the first and only person ever to walk barefoot to the base camp of Mount Everest.
He believes in the power of sharing personal stories to create a safe space for others.
He launched this platform BraveMenTalk to reduce depression and suicide rates to zero.
In 2021, he broke the Guinness World Record by walking 3019 kilometers barefoot along Australia's East coast.
In February 2024, Anton set out to break his own record by walking barefoot across the United States. He finished his journey on November 2, 2024, in New York.