"What does "ananda" mean? Bliss. And your feet will be blissfully happy in these Czech-made barefoot shoes. Dance through the city, explore a forest. Score points at your meeting and relax even when you’re on the go. Afphinsa’s barefoot shoes are ready for whatever your day brings — they’re ultra-light and as flexible as your foot while still providing plenty of room for comfort. Even better, they look good with any outfit. What will you wear them with?
Listen to your body. Put on a pair of barefoot shoes and restore your natural balance. Designed by physiotherapists for ultimate comfort and a healthy stride. Handmade in the Czech Republic and Croatia. 100% vegan. Natural style anywhere, from the park to the theater. Straps can be shortened– cut just below the stitching. Suitable for low and normal instep.
Barefoot Line: Free your feet. Have you ever noticed how your shoes have a completely different shape than your feet? Ordinary shoes restrict and cramp your feet, so you can’t wait to take them off at the end of the day. Try wearing barefoot shoes, which give your toes the natural space and flexibility they need. In Ahinsa shoes, every step you take becomes a gentle massage for your feet — and your brain. Did you know that walking barefoot stimulates brain centers? And that’s not all. Wearing barefoot shoes also:
- Activates your entire kinetic chain
- Engages your core stabilization system
- Supports the function of your internal organs
Wear shoes that respect the natural shape and elasticity of your feet. Never worn barefoot shoes before? Give our Comfort Line a try first. These shoes come with foam insoles to soften each step. Once you’re ready to transition to barefoot, simply remove them.
CF Nubuck: Unique and durable. Nubuck is the lesser-known sibling of suede. Its naturally varied surface develops a subtle patina with every step you take. Usually, nubuck is made from leather, but we’ve found something better — cruelty-free nubuck, which looks like leather but lasts a whole lot longer. It wicks moisture away from your feet. And if you waterproof it, it will stay dry too. 100% breathable. Vegan and ethically produced in the EU. Wicks moisture away from your feet. Easy to clean and lasts for years.
CF UltraDry lining: Dry feet even in the hot summer. 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 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. Wicks away moisture from your feet. Antibacterial. Silky smooth to the touch. Ecological and easily recyclable material.
Ballet flat outsole: Freedom for your foot. Your feet were made to do great things. That’s why we wanted a sole that was built to keep up with your every step — and we found it. Our thinnest sole measures just 2mm and flexes with your natural stride. Feel the difference for yourself. Get natural contact with the ground while protecting your feet. Worried about wear? Don’t be. We selected an extremely durable material that will last millions of steps. Really, we tested it out on our own feet. Wear and abrasion-resistant. Flexible just like your feet. Thin 2mm sole for perfect, natural contact with the ground. Traction and grip even on wet surfaces.
As healthy as walking barefoot, study confirms. Your stride is healthy and natural in Ahinsa shoes, studies carried out at Masaryk University confirm. According to the research, Ahinsa shoes allow your foot to engage just like when you walk barefoot. By contrast, ordinary shoes restrict your feet and block their natural sensory contact with the ground. Do something for your health, today.
Shipping to EU, UK, Switzerland, USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand. Designed by physiotherapists. 100% vegan materials. Thin and durable outsole. Ethically made in the Czech Republic and Croatia.
Technical parameters: Spring, Summer, Beginning of autumn, Urban, Formal, Special occasion, For normal feet, For normal and low instep."