SCIENCE BEHIND
BAREFOOT SHOES

Barefoot shoes are designed to let your feet move the way nature intended.

Unlike traditional footwear, which can restrict movement, these shoes are foot-shaped rather than shoe-shaped—allowing for natural toe splay, proper alignment, and unrestricted motion.

With minimal cushioning and flexible soles, they support the body's natural biomechanics, promoting balance, strength, and a more connected walking experience.

THIN & SENSORY-RICH

With over 100 muscles, bones, and ligaments, your feet are as intricate as your hands. A thin sole enhances ground feel, improving balance and allowing your feet to adjust naturally to different surfaces.
WIDE & SPACIOUS

A foot-shaped design gives your toes room to move, improving grip, preventing bunions, and enhancing overall stability.
FLAT (ZERO DROP)

No raised heel means even weight distribution, natural movement patterns, and a reduced risk of sprains, tight calves, and lower back pain.
FLEXIBLE & ADAPTIVE

Encourages full ankle mobility, activates foot arches, and supports natural strength and agility.

WHY NWS
BAREFOOT SHOES

Barefoot shoes have a long history. As long as humans have been around we’ve worn shoes, and for most of our existence those shoes have been foot shaped.

At NWS we draw from that tradition. Inspired by the kolhapuri and yemeni, our shoes are made completely by hand in India itself by the finest cobblers using premium leather and a TPR sole. They are not only truly barefoot but also incredibly lightweight (at least twice as light as traditional shoes) and breathable , making them not just any other shoe but a testament to tradition, reimagined by our craftsmen for the modern world.
HOW TO TRANSITION

If you aren’t used to walking barefoot your NWS shoes will serve as a reintroduction to your feet, but like any introduction do so cautiously. A good twenty minutes a day is what is recommended to start with. And after a week or two, you will find that the world is yours to explore in your new NWS shoes.

Your feet have been asleep for a long time, your muscles are going to take time to adapt.

SCIENCE BEHIND BAREFOOT SHOES

Barefoot shoes are designed to let your feet move the way nature intended.

THIN & SENSORY-RICH

WIDE & SPACIOUS

FLAT (ZERO DROP)

FLEXIBLE & ADAPTIVE

WHY NWS BAREFOOT SHOES

HOW TO TRANSITION

SCIENCE BEHIND
BAREFOOT SHOES

WHY NWS
BAREFOOT SHOES