As I sat down to write this review I realized that I hadn’t bought a pair of sandals this summer. I wish I met Juil earlier. I’ve had a lot of travel by foot this past year before she and I recently became friends.
Who is Juil?
Well, Juil isn’t a person. Juil is a Milwaukee-based company that makes footwear based on a concept known as “earthing” or “grounding”. Their sandals are uber cute and are designed with copper “dots” that act as conduits between our body and the Earth. Okay, let me take a step back and explain to you what grounding is because I had no clue what it was either when they approached me to do a review.
Grounding Defined
Grounding is the act of making direct contact with the earth beneath your feet. It’s the whole concept behind barefoot running and just walking barefoot on the ground. It is said that grounding improves our overall immune system, “that electrons from Earth have antioxidant effects that protect our bodies from inflammation.” This article explains it in more depth. But how many of us are willing to walk outside barefoot? Not me.
Juil Sandals
Juil’s answer is copper conductors. The copper “dots” that I mentioned earlier are designed to channel natural energies that act as antioxidants and return our bodies to a natural state of being.
My non-scientific translation: They feel good!
Juil sandals are not only comfortable but they’re fashionable and don’t segregate you into a category of hippy or crunchy like some other “Earth-inspired” sandals do. I have their black patent leather Brio style and they make me happy.
The Brio is a thong-style sandal that looks nice on my feet. Usually thong-style sandals annoy my feet after a few hours but I can wear these throughout the day. My feet melt into the soles and the bottom of the shoes are soft and pliable. There’s a copper conductor for each toe as well as for the heal of the foot. You see them but that’s it. When you slip the sandals on, you forget that the copper dots are even there.
It’s cold where I’m at but first sign of warm air, and these are my go-to shoes for the day, travel or no travel. My only dilemma is getting multiple pairs. The styles are cute cute cute whether you go for a thong-style, multiple straps, wide straps, cork sandals or a clog. They’re not as inexpensive as what I normally would pay for a sandal (average MSRP is $135) but they’re worth it for both the comfort and health benefit. Check out all of their cute women styles here.
Guess what? I might have a gift for you.
Juil Giveaway
How would you like to win your own pair of Juil sandals? They come in both men and women styles so either sex can enter. Leave a message in the comment section below to tell me which pair you like and then head over to this link to enter: http://contests.juil.com/momsguide/. Juil is managing the contest for me and it runs from today November 8 – November 22, 2013.
Good luck and happy grounding!
Disclosure: Juil sent me a pair of Brio sandals to review. All opinions expressed within are my own.
I’d like to win a pair of the Hera sandals.
These are adorable and even better that they have such a great purpose! I’d love to win a pair 🙂
You can never think about Spring too early! That’s all that gets me through the winter so I love that you’re thinking about it too! 🙂
I love the Hera and Mojanda best but they all look fabulous! Like you I didn’t buy new sandals this past season and so something fashionable, comfortable and grounding is high on my list!
I can’t decide! Mesa or Mojanda. You know I wear open toed shoes year round so these would be getting immediate use! Thanks for this giveaway.
I changed my mind! I want me some Brio. In black. Thanks! 😉
Omg! I JUST saw these in a store this past summer and fell in love! I would LOVE the hera’s. please and thank you! 🙂
Love the Hera sandals!
These are wonderful. I love the pair you have on.
I love the Gaia sandals in gold!
jgchristensen1018 at gmail.com
I can’t get the link to work 🙁
Hi Jara, let me check it out and see what’s happening.
I really like the Mojandra, but if I won I would let me mom pick a pair. She is a teacher and is on her feet all day, and has a bone spur. She needs good shoes but won’t buy any for herself. I think these would help her out!
I like the Hera Sandals in Blue.
I think my favorite are the Gaia in black…..
I love the white ones and the pink ones, it would be hard to pick!
I like the White Bali sandals.
I really like the Gaia in black. They look so comfy.
The Napa Sandals in black and burgundy are really cute.
I love the wing tip! They are so cute!
The Brio sandals are really nice!
I like the flats in black, but I also love the hera in black.
I love the white ones (: Hope I win!
I like the Hera in the dark brown.
I like the black flats
I like the Hera Sandals in Blue.
I like the Bali in black.
I really like the Mojanda!
The Mojandra pair is just my style.
i love the black flats https://juil.com/index.php/juil-womens-shoes/flats/the-flat
I like the white ones.
Gaia is my style.
i like the cap toe and the gala
I like the Brio.
Gaia are my favorite
Love the Flats in Espresso! Unfortunately, the link is broken 🙁
I love the Brio and the Cap Toes.
shawn113(at)hotmail(dot)com
Mesa for my sister
I couldn’t get the page to load at http://contests.juil.com/momsguide/. Can I just enter here? I love the Hera in pewter.
Bali or napa or mojanda
I like their Mojanda sandals in Black.
Mojanda sandals in Black are my favorite!!
Thanks for the giveaway– I love those Brio in black— they are soooooo way cute <3
I like the Mesa: https://juil.com/juil-womens-shoes/sandals/mesa
I love the Brio
I like the Gaia sandals the most.
Love the black mounds sandals!
I like the Mojanda in black!
I’m really loving the Bali sandals. Mojanda are very nice as well. I’d love to own a pair of these awesome sandals. I’ve heard of the whole concept of grounding before and am very interested in trying these shoes out! Thanks for the chance to win.
Love the Hera sandals. Thanks for the giveaway.
I love their Mojanda sandals!
I like the Hera…and the Cap Toe and Wing Tip as well. Most of all, I love that they are a USA based company.
Love the Mojanda!
I like the Hera!
I’d get the Brio. Thank you!