About
Connect through your sole.
Founded in 2019 in Encinitas, CA, Raum Goods is on a quest to connect people back to mother earth. It all started over 10 years ago when our team met with legendary music producer, Rick Rubin in his backyard in Malibu, CA. We all sat on the grass barefoot and he was telling us about the concept of Grounding (Earthing). We are health and wellness nuts but professionally, we are shoemakers and brand builders. Rick said, "What if you could make a shoe that was conductive to the earth so you get the healing benefits, but it still looked cool enough so that you would want to wear it?" Our minds were spinning and that same day we got to work prototyping, tinkering and building. We kept in touch with Rick throughout the different iterations (there were a lot!) and he lent us his insights that we took to heart. Finally, we were at a place to launch the brand and haven't looked back since!
We have two product lines - Our Heritage Collection features a leather sole made by a skilled group of artisans in Southern Turkey that have been making shoes for more than five generations. Over 10% of our artisans are Syrian refugees and that are trained by our expert Turkish cobblers. All leather used is a bi-product of the food industry and we use every bit of it. Our soles are naturally vegetable-tanned, meaning we do not use chromium or heavy metals in the tanning process. We significantly reduce water waste and pollution that is typical in the footwear industry by not using harmful chemicals in our Grounding shoe making process. The vast majority of shoes have components sourced from all over the world. This significantly contributes to greenhouse gas emission during their transportation. We are so proud that ALL parts of our Grounding shoes are sourced locally to Southern Turkey within a 90 mile radius. This is virtually unheard of in modern footwear.
Our Transit Collection was introduced in the Fall of 2024. This product line was in response to people wanting more traction and better protection from the elements. We worked tirelessly with many partners to develop our TerraLink Soles with a carbon infused rubber outsole that has ultimate conductivity for Grounding. From there, we stitched 99.9% silver thread through the strobel board and insole of the shoe so your foot touches the silver (extremely conductive metal) to maintain the Grounding connection between your body and the earth. The Transit Collection is made by a family-owned and operated shoe factory in Vietnam that has been making shoes for over 30 years. We love their positive attitude towards life and their honest approach is building quality footwear.
1% For The Planet - Official Member
We at Raum clearly value our planet. It is not only what our entire business is centered around, but also our everyday lives. We partnered with 1% For The Planet to donate 1% of yearly sales to a variety of approved nonprofits and charities that align with our values. This is a wonderful organization that we are very excited about! They offer great resources and directories for many ways to get involved in helping our planet and communities.
Thoughtful. Every step of the way.
All of our Grounding products are shipped in an outer shipping carton made from 100% post consumer recycled cardboard. We always look to eliminate waste wherever possible because we care about our planet. We are so proud to be able to provide our products and packaging with zero plastic!
Minimalist comfort.
Our Grounding shoes have a zero-drop sole and a foot-shaped toebox that brings you back to how your body was designed to function and feel, while having the benefits of being grounded to the earth. We source all of our materials ethically and sustainably as this is a core value of Raum Goods.
Direct to consumer.
Our model is simple: bring the highest quality and most stylish earthing footwear to people at the fairest price possible. We do this by making our shoes only available to purchase directly through our website. We have a warehouse in Vista, California that is available to check out and try on shoes locally. Please email us at info@raumgoods.com to schedule an appointment! We are beyond grateful for every single order that comes through our site. We are a core team of only four people who love and care about our mission and product. Thank you for being part of our tribe!
