About Us

Kia Ora and Welcome to Barefoot Kiwi!

My name is Veronika. 

My barefoot journey started approximately in 2016 when we moved to New Zealand.

I was used to walking everywhere or catching a bus, tram or tube if need be and my legs started to hurt from running on high heels. But getting around Auckland without a car in high heels is equivalent to a foot suicide. 

Soon I bought flat shoes - ballet flats are my favourite and chic option of all time. My first baby was born several months later, and I opted for sneakers instead as I wanted to be the active mum who can run with (or rather after) her kids.

Barefoot Kiwi started off needing the right shoes for the second baby, a boy. His tiny feet with a wide toebox were too squished in conventional shoes. So a hunt for an extraordinary began...

As I am originally from the Czech Republic, I was searching there as well. When I found out that the Czech Republic is a barefoot paradise... I was very surprised!

Do you know brands like Ahinsa, Peerko, Crave, Aylla, Bohempia etc.? These all are Czech brands. 

When I was picking the right shoes for my son, I also fell in love with barefoot shoes. And now, I can't imagine going back to conventional shoes. When your toes are free to wiggle in the shoes and don't have to be squeezed in shoe-shaped shoes.... ahhh. Such a relief.

I aim to bring the best barefoot shoe brands to New Zealand so you can choose the best style, color, and size to fit your unique feet and feel comfortable, healthy, and chic.

Join us and experience the amazing benefits of barefoot shoes!