Verified by studies from Masaryk University.

100% vegan and ethical.

Handmade in the Czech Republic and Croatia.

What are our barefoot shoes made of?

CF+: Better than leather

Cruelty-free material that looks no different from leather at first glance. At second, it does: it lasts a lot longer and molds to your feet from the first time you wear it.

In shoes made from CF+ (90% polyamide and 10% polyurethane), your feet can freely breathe and stay dry.

Waterproof
Resists scratches and scuffs
100% vegan
Tested for >200 chemical agents

CF+ nubuck: Style with a clear conscience

We love soft nubuck, but normally, this material is made from animal skin and require complex maintenance. That’s why we began searching for our own options — and we found them. It's breathable, durable, and ethically produced.

Soft to the touch
100% vegan
Extra breathable

Hemp: Nature’s tough guys

You’ll fall in love with hemp shoes, especially in summer. They protect your feet from the sun, keep them cool, and let them breathe. Even better, they last – these are the world’s toughest natural fibers. There have even been discoveries of natural fabrics that date back thousands of years.

Our shoes might not last thousands of years, but they will take millions of steps with you. We’ve tested them ourselves.

A green source: minimal water needed for production
Your feet can breathe in them
Extremely durable material

Ethical fur: Warmth without cruelty

You can even find Ahinsa shoes walking in Finnish snow. And we’ve heard straight from Finland that our vegan fur keeps feet toasty warm even in the harshest temperatures.

And thanks to a special membrane, it also wicks away sweat from your feet. You’ll experience a truly cozy winter when you wear shoes lined with this fur.

100% vegan
Wicks away sweat from your feet
Warms your feet even in freezing Finnish temperatures (Tested)

AirNet: A breath of fresh air for your feet

Inhale. Exhale. Breathing is an essential function of human life — and your feet need to breathe, too. That’s why we chose this extra breathable Airnet mesh for our shoes. Your feet can breathe and you feel more comfortable than you’ve ever been in your life.

Adapts to your feet
Allows air to reach your feet
Extra durable

Ahinsa Phira: Textiles back in action

Textile waste is overwhelming the world. Every month, retailers release new collections, and the old ones get thrown out. We’re buying more than we can wear.

But what can we do to stop the cycle of production — store — closet — landfill? We need a way to put our old textiles back into play. And we know how to do it. We’ve discovered a material we call Phira, made from discarded textiles that have been sorted, cleaned, and taken apart. They are used make new fibers for new fabric. And from this, we handcraft a brand-new pair of shoes.

Something old and something new is created at the same time.

Ahinsa Malai: When shoes smell like coconut

Designer Zuzana Gombošová discovered that farmers in southern India produce vast amounts of coconut waste. Even a small farm dumps around 4000 liters of coconut water per day! It pollutes the water and acidifies the soil. But what can you do about it?

Zuzana found a way to put that water to good use. She feeds it to the bacteria that produce cellulose, which she uses to make a beautiful and 100% biodegradable material.

We are thrilled to use this material to craft our Ahinsa Malai sandals.

Mabel: Leather made from apples helps the planet

There are a lot of ways to make things easier for the planet. One of them smells like apple pie.

Mabel is a material that is made of 25% apple waste. It looks like leather, it lasts for years, and it helps create more sustainable Ahinsa shoes.

It’s nothing new. Mabel material has been produced in Tuscany since 2010 and has proven to be useful to shoemakers and furniture manufacturers.

Sustainable material
24% made from apple waste
Firm and durable

Coolmax lining: Dry and comfortable all year round

All of our linings wick away sweat from the feet. But, for our athletic shoes, we needed something more heavy-duty.

The Coolmax lining has proven to work wonders. It’s breathable, durable and unbeatable in the summer.

It absorbs moisture from the feet and wicks it away. At the same time, it lets in fresh air.

Go for a run! Coolmax will keep you dry and comfortable.

Light and breathable lining
Absorbent, wicks away moisture
Brings in fresh air

Ahinsa CF UltraDry: A corn miracle

We've been looking for a lining that would look after your feet for a long time. A lining that breathes and wicks moisture away from your feet. And we found it.

It's called Cruelty Free UltraDry. It looks like leather, but it's so much better. 60% of this lining comes from corn polymer, a natural, non-GMO and easily recyclable material.

We also love this lining for what it can do. It absorbs up to 8 times its weight in water, so your feet stay dry.

Waterproof Membrane: Lets water out, not in

Dry feet? That's the goal. But waterproof material alone often isn't enough. You need something that wicks sweat away from your feet.

We've found the solution. A membrane with micropores.

These are 12,000 times smaller than a water droplet, so water can't seep in. Yet, they're 400 times larger than vapor molecules, allowing moisture from your feet to escape easily.

Put our hiking boots to the test. The Shuma Nature ankle boots, Shuma Winter boots and Irbis Snow snow boots also have a waterproof membrane. They'll keep your feet dry.

Flexible and durable membrane
Wicks sweat away from the feet
Won't let a single drop of water in
Lab-tested

TechnoFoam: Around the city like walking on a cloud

You might not want to feel every stone under your feet. And that’s ok.

We’ve been looking for a way to cushion your steps and bring you joy as you walk. And so we found TechnoFoam. It’s a special flexible layer that will make your stride comfortable, even in the midst of the city.

You won’t have to watch every step. Enjoy walking, wherever you are.

Special flexible layer
Cushions and softens your step

Vibram soles: The NASA of shoe soles

We were looking for a durable sole that would grip on rocks and muddy trails. We found them from the real professionals.

Vibram is the NASA of the shoe sole world. It copies the movement of your foot, it’s ultra-light and will withstand (almost) anything.

Head outdoors and put these boots with Vibram soles to the test. They can handle it.

They’ll last. You won’t wear these soles out easily.
Flexible. Copies the natural movement of your feet.
Non-slip. Tested even on wet surfaces.
Tight hold on unpredictable surfaces

Lifo+ soles: A sure German bet

Your feet have the amazing ability to adapt to any terrain. Bring back your natural range of motion with the Lifo+ outsole. It’s as lightweight and flexible as the sole of your own foot.

Lifo+ soles are also slip-proof, even on wet surfaces. Really, we’ve tested them ourselves.

They'll last for years. And they’ll handle millions of steps. We’ve tested it on our own feet and in the lab.
Thin – only 4 mm. Feel the world beneath you.
Non-slip. Tested even on wet surfaces.

Pura Winter German soles: They won’t let you down

They grip and won’t slip. Tested even on wet surfaces.
They'll last you for years. They’ll handle millions of steps.
Flexible and bendable. They perfectly copy your movements.

Lifo+ Pura: Extra flexible sole that lasts for years

The German Lifo+ Pura outsole will set your toes free. It's lightweight and as flexible as your feet.
Wondering if it'll last? We've worked that out, too. We chose an extra-durable German compound that won't scuff easily.

They grip and won’t slip. Tested even on wet surfaces.