PickGuideSaguaro Motion I Pro Review: Is Their Best-Selling Barefoot Shoe Worth It?
Saguaro is a barefoot footwear brand, and the Motion I Pro is the shoe that tops its best-seller list on both its US and Spanish storefronts. It's built as an everyday minimalist sneaker — a zero-drop, wide-toe-box knit shoe rather than a dedicated trail or running shoe. Here's what the spec sheet, on-site reviews, and independent Trustpilot ratings actually show.
The Motion I Pro is Saguaro's everyday barefoot sneaker: a knit upper, mesh lining, and a 5.5mm 100% natural-rubber outsole paired with a 4mm removable insole, for roughly 9.5mm of total stack height. It's genuinely zero-drop (no heel-to-toe incline) and built with a wide toe box so toes can splay naturally rather than being squeezed into a pointed last — the two features that actually define a "barefoot" shoe rather than just a minimalist-looking one. The closure is an elastic lock-lace with a toggle, so it's a slip-on rather than something you retie each time. A single EU 39 shoe weighs 250.5g — light for daily wear, though not the lightest in the category. It's explicitly not waterproof (Saguaro's own spec sheet calls it "non water resistant") and not machine washable, so it's a fair-weather, hand-clean shoe rather than an all-terrain one. Saguaro sells this same shoe through two separate regional storefronts with different pricing and review counts: the US site (saguaro.com) lists it at $63.99 with a 4.8/5 on-site rating from 79 reviews, while the Spanish site (es.saguaro.com) lists it at €52.99 with a 4.6/5 rating from 87 reviews — both solid, but neither is a large sample. Saguaro's company-wide Trustpilot score, which covers all of its products and regional stores rather than just this shoe, sits at 4.4/5 from over 13,000 reviews — a touch lower than either on-site number, which is worth knowing before you buy.
Pros
- Genuine barefoot specs — zero drop, wide toe box, and a thin 5.5mm natural-rubber sole, not just minimalist-looking marketing
- Elastic lock-lace closure gives slip-on convenience without sacrificing a secure fit
- Light for an everyday shoe at 250.5g per shoe (EU 39)
- Eco-leaning materials — natural rubber outsole, recycled-foam insole, and shipped in a reusable fabric bag instead of a shoebox
- Consistently strong on-site ratings on both storefronts: 4.8/5 (79 reviews, US) and 4.6/5 (87 reviews, Spain)
- Full adult size range (EU 36-48), covering larger sizes many barefoot brands skip
Cons
- Not water-resistant and not machine washable — hand-clean only, so it's a poor fit for wet climates or messy work
- On-site review counts are modest (79-87 per storefront); the far larger sample is Saguaro's company-wide Trustpilot score (13,410 reviews), which runs lower at 4.4/5
- No half sizes — only whole EU sizes, which matters more in barefoot shoes where fit precision affects toe splay
- Knit upper offers less structure than a leather or trail-shoe upper, so it suits pavement and daily wear better than rugged terrain
- Pricing differs by region ($63.99 in the US vs €52.99 in Spain) since Saguaro runs separate storefronts — worth checking your local site
- Roughly 17% of size/color combinations were sold out on the US store at the time of this review, so a specific size or color may need a restock
Who It's For
Good For
- Everyday, pavement-and-indoor wearers who want a genuine zero-drop, wide-toe-box shoe for daily use
- Buyers who want a slip-on barefoot shoe thanks to the elastic lock-laces
- People with wider or larger feet — the EU 36-48 range covers sizes many barefoot brands don't stock
Skip If
- You need a waterproof or machine-washable shoe for wet weather or messy work
- You want a dedicated trail/running barefoot shoe with more structure and a mileage warranty
- You need half sizes for a precise barefoot fit
How It Compares: Saguaro Motion I Pro vs Xero Shoes HFS II
| Spec | Saguaro Motion I Pro | Xero Shoes HFS II |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $63.99 | $129.99 |
| Outsole thickness | 5.5mm | 5mm |
| Total stack height | ~9.5mm (5.5mm sole + 4mm insole) | 9mm |
| Drop | Zero drop | Zero drop |
| Weight (single shoe) | 250.5g (EU 39) | ~235g / 8.3oz (US Men's 9) |
| Sole warranty | Not stated by Saguaro | 5,000-mile sole warranty |
Xero's HFS II is built and warrantied for actual running mileage (5,000-mile sole warranty, tire-tread outsole) and costs almost double; the Saguaro Motion I Pro matches its core zero-drop, thin-sole numbers closely but is positioned and priced as an everyday sneaker rather than a running shoe. Runners logging serious miles should lean Xero; everyday wearers who want zero-drop comfort without running-shoe pricing should lean Saguaro.
Verified Ratings
Key Specs
| Upper | Knit |
| Lining | Mesh |
| Outsole | 100% natural rubber, 5.5mm |
| Insole | Removable, 4mm |
| Closure | Elastic lock laces with toggle |
| Waterproofing | Non water-resistant, quick-drying |
| Care | Not machine washable |
| Weight | 250.5g (single shoe, EU 39) |
| Drop | Zero drop |
| Sizes | EU 36-48 (whole sizes only) |
| Toe box | Wide, for natural toe splay |
In The Box
- 1x pair Saguaro Motion I Pro shoes
- 1x reusable fabric drawstring bag (no shoebox)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Saguaro Motion I Pro true to size?
Saguaro sells it in whole EU sizes 36-48 (no half sizes), with EU 39 corresponding to roughly US Women's 8.5 / US Men's 6.5 / UK 5.5 per Saguaro's own size reference. Since it's a snug barefoot fit with a wide toe box, sizing up half a size is common general advice for barefoot shoes if you're between sizes.
Is the Motion I Pro waterproof?
No — Saguaro lists it as "non water resistant" but quick-drying, and it's not machine washable, so it's meant for dry-to-light-moisture everyday wear rather than wet weather or water activities.
Why do the price and ratings differ between saguaro.com and es.saguaro.com?
Saguaro runs separate regional Shopify storefronts (US and Spain, among others) with their own pricing and independently-collected on-site reviews, which is why the same shoe shows $63.99 / 4.8 (79 reviews) in the US and €52.99 / 4.6 (87 reviews) in Spain.
Does the Motion I Pro come in a shoebox?
No — Saguaro ships it in a reusable fabric drawstring bag instead of a cardboard shoebox, which the brand markets as part of its lower-waste packaging.
Verdict
The Motion I Pro backs up its barefoot claims with real numbers — zero drop, a thin natural-rubber sole, and a wide toe box aren't just marketing language here, and the ratings across both of Saguaro's storefronts are consistently strong even if the sample sizes are modest. The company-wide Trustpilot score runs a bit lower, which is worth factoring in, and this isn't a shoe for wet or rugged conditions. For an everyday minimalist sneaker at a mid-range price, it's a legitimately solid pick; if you need weatherproofing or trail-ready structure, look elsewhere in Saguaro's lineup or at a dedicated outdoor barefoot shoe.