Ahinsa vegan shoes (designed by physiotherapists)
Ahinsa Shoes are made the Czech Republic, and unique in that they were designed by a physiotherapist. Who would ‘mend people’s feet’, then see all the good work undone, when they crammed their feet into shoes that were bad for their feet.
Made from quality sustainable vegan materials, these shoes look a little different, but that’s because they follow the natural shape of the foot. No longer cramming your toes into unnatural shapes, these shoes are ideal for walking, or anyone who suffers from foot or joint problems, they are more comfy!
Sold in a wide range of styles and sizes, they have easy fast shipping to England, so are well worth a go! Measure your feet properly at a shoe store to avoid the hassle of returns, and only wear them inside until you are sure they are the correct fit. Europe doesn’t do half-sizes, so order a size up and wear thicker socks.
Hemp to nubuck to vegan fur!
The materials depend on the type of shoes you buy. Everyday pumps are made with eco-friendly hemp, then there are vegan leather options. they even have snow boots made with vegan fur, loved by their Finnish customers!
The latest range uses ‘apple leather’, a vegan material partly made with waste pulp from the apple jucie industry in Italy. All these shoes are easy to clean with a damp cloth.
Some of the hiking boots have waterproof membrane, to walk comfortably in all weathers.
How to care for Ahinsa vegan shoes
Ahinsa shoes are not compostable. But you can put used soles and shoes in textile banks. From there, the fabric gets shredded and turned into industrial products like carpet insulation.
Do not wash Ahinsa shoes, as this will undo all the good they do for your feet. Also don’t dry near radiators or other heating, in order to preserve their features and life.
You can clean their vegan leather shoes with a damp cloth. Clean their recycled coconut waste Malai shoes with coconut oil.
What are barefoot shoes?
These are basically ‘barefoot shoes’, there are several brands around these days, but not all are vegan. This basically means that you feel like you are walking barefeet as they are so comfortable.
Although walking barefoot is good, obviously this can’t be done on many terrains. And diabetics are advised to always wear footwear, as they can’t always feel if they stub a toe, which could be dangerous.
Conventional shoes often have narrow toe boxes (like pointed stilettos), raised heels and more. These are fine for a night out, but for everyday wear, it’s better to choose footwear that matches the shape of your foot. Not just for comfort but to avoid blisters and bunions.
Your feet are not isolated structures. They work with the ankles, knees, hips and pelvis, when we walk and stand. So bad shoes can also cause problems like shin pain to aching joints. What you wear can affect how you walk and your posture .
Often barefoot shoes have a flat drop design, this means there is little difference in height from the heel to the front of the foot. Most shoes raise the heel (think again of stilettos) but even some trainers can raise your heel up to an uncomfortable level.
