With a minimalist design and high performance, BEDROCK SANDALS from Richmond, California, are a perfect fit for our lifestyle—whether for daily use, running, trekking, or as a companion for camping tours. Starting this summer, Circles is excited to officially begin carrying these sandals!
Bedrock was founded in 2011 by two individuals with a vision to create the ultimate sandals for various outdoor fields, and a dream to walk and explore every corner of the earth while wearing them.
Their sandals are based on the traditional design used by mountain tribes—leather straps and soles—reimagined with modern materials like nylon webbing and plastic buckles to create something truly simple.
Our bodies and feet have evolved over the long history of humanity by walking incredible distances. Their goal is to draw out those innate human capabilities as much as possible. This means creating a comfortable platform that allows us to feel the earth and gain traction without forcing our feet into unnatural positions.
Many sports sandals use high-shock-absorption soles or pack various ideas into the shape from heel to toe to support walking and running. Bedrock, however, takes the opposite approach. Their sandals are designed to embrace the unique shape of each person's feet. While they feature functional elements like strap adjusters that fit a wide range of foot shapes and Vibram® outsoles to balance comfort and durability, these are kept to the absolute minimum necessary to support the natural function of the human foot.
Today, we would like to introduce the Syncline 2.0, the standard model in the Bedrock lineup featuring an 8mm thick sole.
BEDROCK
Syncline 2.0
¥10,400 (excl. tax)
Colors: Black, Olive, Red
The strap threaded through two points on the buckle can be adjusted in each direction, allowing it to fit the specific shape of the wearer's instep, reducing stress while providing excellent stability.
Additionally, the heel strap features a rubberized fabric to prevent slipping. This highly durable material is also used to protect the strap parts that come into contact with the ground, and in fact, it is made from recycled inner tubes, which we are quite familiar with.
The moderately thick Vibram® sole provides the essential protection for the soles of your feet and grip for a wide variety of terrains. Furthermore, the ballistic nylon bonded to the footbed increases friction with your soles even when wet, while helping to cushion impacts from branches or rocks. Although Bedrock sandals have a simple and minimalist design, you can see their vision of creating the "best" sandal in every detail.
We are launching with three main colors: Black, Olive, and Red. Because these sandals are still carefully handmade one by one in their Richmond workshop, it is difficult for us to offer them in large quantities or many color variations, but we would be very happy if, little by little, more of you become Bedrock users.