AHINSA SHOES

BAREFOOT   |   VEGAN   |   ETHICAL
Ahinsa shoes® are barefoot shoes designed by physiotherapists. All models are 100% vegan friendly and each shoe is ethically handmade in Europe. We are excited to be the exclusive Australian distributors of this unique global brand.

WHAT IS AHINSA?

Ahinsa, or ahimsa) is an old vedic term you may have heard in a yoga class, which means "non-violence". It refers to a noble and responsible way of living and thinking. Ahinsa Shoes are made:
  • without violence to your health - designed in cooperation with physiotherapists to ensure your body and its natural functions are not restricted. You can walk in the shoes freely and naturally - almost like being barefoot.
  • without violence to animals - 100% vegan, none of the components are from animal-based materials.
  • without violence to humans - handmade and fair trade (in other words, ethical treatment towards production workers)​.

BAREFOOT SHOES DESIGNED BY PHYSIOTHERAPISTS

The image below show the results of an EMED foot scan taken at Masarygue University in the Czech Republic. This compares the pressure imprint while walking barefoot, in Ahinsa Shoes and in regular shoes - the imprint while walking barefoot and in Ahinsa shoes is nearly the same!

We have done a lot of research into barefoot and minimalist footwear and believe Ahinsa is one of the best barefoot shoes on the market today. 

Ahinsa are available in extra large sizes not available in most traditional footwear brands.
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​What are the benefits of a barefoot shoe? We believe shoes should respect the anatomical structure of the feet and respect the natural function of the feet. Ahinsa Shoes achieve this by providing the following features:
  • adequate toe space - a wide toebox at the front of the shoe allow your toes to sufficiently grip and rebound while stimulating the foot arch.
  • zero drop at the heel - the body is in a natural balanced position and the joints are centred.
  • thin and flexible sole - the feet can "read the terrain", meaning the brain is receiving essential information to maintain balance, respond to changes in terrain and ensure optimal power transfer on the ground.
  • minimal shoe weight - less weight on your feet means a more natural gait and a barefoot feeling.
  • shoes do not deform the feet and can reduce injuries - natural foot movement combined with increased strength in the muscles, tendons and ligaments of the foot and lower leg help reduce the chance of injuries.
AHINSA BINDU 2

​​THE ULTIMATE BAREFOOT SCHOOL SHOE OR BAREFOOT WORK SHOE
We are now taking pre-orders of the Ahinsa Bindu 2 Comfort shoe, which is one of our absolute favourites from the Ahinsa range. 
Features of the Bindu 2 Comfort shoe include: 
  • 4D flexible sole - total flexibility in all directions.
  • Zero drop
  • Wide toebox 
  • Ultralightweight and long lasting.
  • Upper made from cruelty free CF+ high performance vegan material, which is a highly water resistant and breathable microfibre alternative to animal leather. 
  • The lining is cruelty free CF+ ultrdry for maximal comfort
  • The outsole is made  Outsole Lifo+, German innovative compound lifoprene® with great grip, flexibility and abrasion resistance.
  • Double layered elastic heel for maximum comfort and perfect fit.
  • Meets European Oeko-Tek standards in health safety.
  • Designed and tested by physiotherapists.
  • The shoe will adjust to your foot once it has been worn in.
  • Two pairs of laces -  yellow and black.
  • Ethically handmade

AHINSA REMOVABLE COMFORT INSOLE

We love that the Bindu 2 comes with a removable comfort insole, which was designed in collaboration with the Biomechanical Institute. This insole provides extra comfort, especially if worn all day at school or work. Features of the Comfort Insole include:
  • Automatically absorbs all moisture (which evaporates when the shoes have been take off).
  • The surface is made of certified, innovative CF+ Ultradry material, which ensures a dry feeling in the shoe. In laboratory tests, a drop of water is absorbed by CF+ Ultradry within 2 seconds compared to normal leather, which takes up to 33 minutes.
  • The front part of the insole is slightly more compact, to avoid the lose of power when rebounding from the toes.
  • The back part of the insole is softer, to reduce the impact of the foot when tread is not optimal.
  • The base of the insole is made of polyurethane foam with high density and cell structure, which is important for comfort. It is the lightest foam on the market, offering excellent cushioning thanks to its density. Comfort is not just about flexibility, touch and adaptability, but also about thermal balance and breathability.
  • The insole is removable and can be washed.
  • The material has excellent abrasion resistance (e.g. in wet > 200000 load cycles without damage unlike the leather, which is damaged at the same thickness and under the same conditions after 5555 cycles).
  • Of course, the material is certified according to the strictest European standards.

DISCOVER THE FULL AHINSA BAREFOOT SHOE RANGE

Natural Foot Health is the sole distributor of Ahinsa Shoes in Australia.
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Although we currently only stock the highly popular Bindu 2, it is our plan to add more Ahinsa shoes to our store when Covid affected logistics improve.

Until then you can place an order for any standard Ahinsa shoe by sending us an email.
​Orders are subject to international shipping costs.

​Discover the full range and learn more at ahinsashoes.com.