The Wildling Tanuki ASAWA Rewilded is an adult special edition on the brand's ultralight washi paper upper, carrying a print inspired by the artist Ruth Asawa. Rewilded construction uses upcycled and regenerative materials; the barefoot geometry — wide toe box, zero drop, thin flexible sole — is unchanged.
On weight, the nearest cross-brand comparisons are the Vivobarefoot Primus Lite III and the Xero Shoes Speed Force, both synthetic-mesh shoes. Washi beats both on breathability and hand-feel but trails them on durability and wet-weather use. Vivobarefoot remains the broader technical range; Wildling owns the natural-material end. Browse the full Wildling barefoot shoe range or the wider minimalist zero-drop shoes selection to compare side by side.
Fits true to size with Wildling's wide toe box. Low to medium volume. No meaningful break-in period. Available EU 36–48. EU price: €139.
What we like: among the lightest barefoot shoes available anywhere; excellent hot-weather breathability; distinctive limited artwork. Worth considering: Keep dry — washi does not suit wet conditions; less hard-wearing than canvas or leather; limited edition, so sizes go quickly.
Q: Is the Tanuki ASAWA (Rewilded) suitable for someone new to barefoot shoes?
A: Yes, with a gradual approach. Start with shorter sessions and build up over two to four weeks. The wide toe box is usually comfortable immediately; the thinner sole takes longer to adjust to.
Q: How does Wildling compare to Vivobarefoot overall?
A: Wildling leans towards natural, recycled and unusual materials with a very flexible sole. Vivobarefoot offers a wider range of technical and trail-specific models. Both are fully committed to barefoot principles.
| Color: | Blue, Purple, White |
| Size: | 20, 24 |
| Material: | 100% Polyester |
