Everything you need to choose your pair and understand how our construction works.
The foot is a complex structure: 26 bones, 33 joints and more than 100 muscles and tendons. When a shoe squeezes it, lifts it or cushions it rigidly, that system stops working the way it was designed to.
Barefoot shoes give the foot back three things: width, flexibility and sensory feedback.
Barefoot running claims and controversies— a literature review of the benefits and risks of barefoot running. The conclusion: much of the folklore about barefoot being harmful is not supported by the evidence.
Transitioning to Minimal Footwear— a systematic review of 20 studies on how to transition to minimalist footwear. A gradual transition is the key to staying safe.
Orthopaedic Perspective on Barefoot and Minimalist Runnin— a review by orthopaedic specialists at Duke University. Barefoot running reduces load on the knee and hip when the transition is done properly.
94%
of babies are born with healthy feet
78%
of adults have foot problems
「Perfectino gives the foot back its freedom of movement, its support and its strength — through width, flexibility and correct geometry.」
1000+
hours of development per pair — from anatomy to the final outsole geometry
20+
years spent studying foot anatomy and the biomechanics of movement
What barefoot and pre-barefoot mean
Shoes in which the foot works naturally.
Barefoot — not a trend but a return to the way the foot was designed: a wide toe box, a thin flexible outsole, and no rise from heel to toe.
Pre-barefoot — shoes that give you a gradual move from conventional footwear to thin-soled barefoot shoes. Our Essential and Moscow models have an anatomical last, heel and arch support, and generous cushioning.
Moving to barefoot is not a swap of shoes but a training of the foot. The muscles need to adapt to the new load gradually.
Pre-barefoot does not require a gradual transition.
- First week — wear them 1–2 hours a day.
- Weeks 2–3 — increase the time gradually.
- After a month, most people wear them all day.
WHO IT'S FOR
- For people who walk a lot and feel fatigue in their feet.
- For people who want better posture and coordination.
- For people moving away from conventional shoes and looking for a more natural fit.
If you have a serious foot condition, consult a specialist before making the change.
Frequently asked questions
Recyclable
Many brands add 30% recycled plastic to a midsole and call it sustainable. We go the other way: we use materials that can one day be recycled and used again in other industries.
Many components of our shoes and packaging are biodegradable.
LEATHER
LWG certified
Leather from the Leather Working Group. The raw material is a by-product of the food industry and meets sustainability requirements.
RUBBER
Hevea, Vietnam
Natural latex is tapped from Hevea trees — one of the gentlest methods there is: the tree keeps growing and yielding for decades.
ADHESIVE
Water-based
Minimal chemical solvents. Fewer volatile compounds in the air of the workshop and in the finished shoe.
DYES
Minimal chemistry
The base colours of the collection — white and black — keep dye use to a minimum.
What next?
Sustainability is a process, not a destination. We keep working to reduce our footprint: packaging, logistics, the laboratory. We'll report honestly what has worked and where we are not there yet.
