AHINSA SHOES

BAREFOOT | VEGAN | ETHICAL

WHAT IS AHINSA?

Ahinsa 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 DESIGN 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.

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 front of the shoe allow your toes to sufficiently grip and rebound while stimulating the foot arch.
zero 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.

Read an interview with Lukas Klimpera, founder of Ahinsa Shoes, on our blog.

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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.

Ahinsa are available in extra large sizes not available in most traditional footwear brands.

DISCOVER THE FULL AHINSA RANGE

Although we only have a small selection of Ahinsa Shoes in stock, Natural Foot Health is the sole distributor of Ahinsa Shoes in Australia. You can place an order for any standard Ahinsa shoe by sending us an email.
Orders may be subject to international shopping costs.

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