What is barefoot: walking as nature intended... but with flow

Barefoot: much more than a shoe

Barefoot isn't just a type of footwear. It's a way of moving, of connecting with your body, and of walking the way nature intended from the beginning.
In short: it's about returning to a natural gait , but without sacrificing protection and style.

In a world where almost all shoes alter posture, compress the toes and elevate the heel, barefoot breaks the rules and gives you back what is essential: freedom, health and real movement .

What makes a barefoot shoe special?

For a shoe to be truly barefoot, it must meet three key principles:

1. Zero Drop

No unevenness between the heel and the forefoot. The sole is completely flat, keeping the spine aligned and preventing imbalances in the knees, hips, and neck.
It's like being barefoot, but with protection.

2. Broad tip

Forget the "pointy toe" shape that squeezes and deforms your toes. Barefoot shoes respect the true anatomy of the foot, giving your toes the space and width they need to fulfill their purpose: balance and propulsion .

3. Thin and flexible sole

A thin, lightweight, and adaptable sole that allows you to feel the terrain, improve balance, and activate the muscles in your foot.
More sensations = better connection with your body.

Physical benefits of barefoot

Going barefoot isn't just a fad: it's an investment in your long-term health.
Among its most notable benefits are:

• Improves posture : aligns the spine and reduces muscle tension.
• Strengthens feet and legs : activates muscles that traditional footwear numbs.
• Optimizes your stride : distributes your body weight better and reduces the risk of injury.
• It promotes breathing and biting : correct posture affects the opening of the diaphragm and the alignment of the jaw.
• Improves balance and stability : By feeling the ground, your brain responds more quickly to any changes.
• It improves many more aspects, such as the  postural malocclusion.

Mental and emotional benefits

Walking naturally not only transforms the body, but also the mind.

• Greater connection to the present moment : Feeling the ground beneath your feet is a constant reminder of where you are and where you're going.
• Feeling of freedom : every step feels light and authentic, without restrictions.
• Body confidence : You improve your posture, your gait, and your way of moving… and it shows in how you feel.
• Overall well-being : Moving the way your body was designed to releases accumulated tension and improves your mood.

Barefoot with flow: the VoaRoots touch

For years, barefoot was associated with a sporty style or one that was too simple for the city. VoaRoots is here to break that myth:

• Health and style combined in a single shoe.
• Urban, elegant and versatile designs, without losing a single barefoot feature.
• Made in Spain with sustainable and certified materials.

Because we believe you don't have to choose between looking good and feeling good .
With barefoot, you can have both with every step.

The movement starts from the feet

Adopting barefoot is about returning to your roots. It's about reconnecting with your body and giving it what it needs to function as it was designed.
The difference is felt in every step, in every posture... and in every moment when your body breathes a sigh of relief because, finally, you're walking as nature intended.

Barefoot isn't just about walking. It's about recovering your most authentic way of moving.