NEW TO FOOT-SHAPED SHOES? Welcome to Australia's original barefoot shoe brand. Every pair features wide anatomical toe boxes, ultra-flexible soles, and true zero-drop design… giving kids and adults natural foot freedom packed with radical FUN style.
FOOT FREEDOM, BORN IN MELBOURNE | OUR STORY - We're a barefoot brand that believes footwear should feel as good as it looks! We’re not here to follow footsteps. We’re here to free your feet. Since 2012, PaperKrane has been championing barefoot freedom with unapologetic style - pairing bold, foot-friendly design with a healthy dose of rebellion. Read more...
LIMITED EDITION DESIGNS - Our FUN AF, fast-selling foot-shaped shoes bring elements of bold self-expression to every pair. It's what makes PaperKrane barefoot shoes stand out from the crowd... literally!
WE WON. We actually won, twice! PaperKrane took home Fashion Brand of the Year AND Best Everyday Apparel Piece (for our Vintage Boots!) at the 2026 SHE-com Women in Ecommerce...
WE WON. We actually won, twice! PaperKrane took home Fashion Brand of the Year AND Best Everyday Apparel Piece (for our Vintage Boots!) at the 2026 SHE-com Women in Ecommerce...
I wanted a pair of shoes I could do everything in, go for a walk, workout in the park and just feel good. I found them. I have other barefoot shoes but they are fabric. These are a bit more like a sneaker. Pic at the park about to do my park bench workout!
OMGosh…SO cute!! I’m definitely not only wearing these once a year!! They look so great and feel light and comfy. Thanks again PK team..5 big gold stars
⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️..and a love heart 🧡
Joy is definitely the right word that springs to mind when looking at and wearing these lows!! They’re so bright and cheerful!! They’re wonderfully soft and light to wear too. Extremely comfortable. Thanks again PK team :-D
So glad I didn’t miss out on these beautiful lows!! They’re feel lovely on the feet…so soft and light. The colour pallet is so cute too. Thank you PK team xx Thumbs up from me!
I looked at Paper Krane shoes for 4 months before finally deciding to bite the bullet and purchase. I reached out and asked some questions about sizing and the lady was very helpful. Honestly I am so pleased with the fit of these shoes for my daughter. We had tried other barefoot brands and styles and they either didn't fit well or my daughter didn't like the look of them.
Paper Krane ticked all these boxes. 6 months of wearing them every day and they look well loved, but the sole still looks new, much to my surprise. If you are sitting on the fence about investing in these shoes, do it. I'm about to purchase another pair for my daughter and maybe for myself.
Very comfortable, soft leather that molds to your foot shape. My last ones I wore almost daily for 3years and they are still my favourite barefoot shoe out of all mine.
I was so happy to get the stonewash for my lucky dip! This is my second pair, my first were looking a bit tired because of how often I wear them! They go with everything
OMGosh!! Absolutely love the emerald lows!! So comfortable and bright. Thanks to the PK team and to Amy for selling them onto me via the PK FB page…you’ve all made my week!!
I absolutely looove the tall boots. They look great; are versatile and very comfortable. I’m sure that I’ll be able to wear these ones all year round and not just on Halloween. Thank you again PK team for your fabulous designs and colours!!
Picked up the Mary Janes so I'd have some comfortable slip on style shoes for weightlifting and painting, maybe some round-the-house shoes.
I've been wearing them non stop, super comfortable and no strain points from all day wear. Because I also wear them at the gym, I might end up cutting some holes in the top of the toe part as my toes get really hot and sweaty. But I'm certain some of the other sneaker varieties would not have this issue with the holes on the top already. Perfect shoe otherwise.
Quality built, no wear and tear from spin bike, walking, weight training with squats etc. the coloured soles are sick too.
Super comfy and my feet definitely feel better. The soles are a touch thin especially on the heel as you can feel some heel strike on concrete but it doesn't stop me wanting to wear them. So good to have found a cool wide box shoe!
Store owner replied:
Glad you're loving them, Lauren! Just wanted to jump in and let you know sometimes we need to make some minor adjustments to our walking patterns when we switch to barefoot shoes. We don't have those cushy heels anymore, like sports shoes do, so we've got to shorten our steps and step a little more gently. Hopefully that will help you with the heel striking. Kate x
I've been in barefoot shoes for quite a while, but these are the most comfortable and stylish barefoots I've had!!!
Cannot recommend them highly enough
My first time using elastic laces but straight out of the package, one of the aglets was cracked open and wouldn't go through the eyelet holes in my new sneakers. I am in NZ so returning them is a waste of time and money. Disappointing but not the end of the world.
Other than that, the laces are great, they look good and and I am enjoying the ease of the slip-on-slip-off sneakers.
Cute and Comfy. I wanted something more than a boring white sneaker. The Confetti Pop is exactly right for me. Plus they are so comfortable, especially with the extra insole. I'm a convert.
If they can keep up with my 6 year old wild child I have to rate them highly! Thank you for providing my red obsessed son with some funky red boots! At last 😍😍😍😍
Can confirm hardy, comfortable, fun and approved by my otherwise red shoe hating rooster. In fact I even got a dance from him while wearing the shoes. A mark of high praise.
I love the look of the Stealth boots but for some reason they are slightly narrower than my other PKs so not quite as comfy but on the whole I love them! My third pair of PKs which are rapidly becoming my go to everyday!
Store owner replied:
Hey Rosemary, definitely have a play with loosening the laces and setting them where they're comfy for you. I find they're so soft when they fit just right. Kate x
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PaperKrane is Australia’s home-grown BAREFOOT SHOE BRAND.
They're designed right here in Melbourne, with every pair ethically manufactured in Vietnam.
We can ship all over the world, but do check out the link below if you're looking for PKs that are closer to home.
Barefoot shoes, also known as minimalist shoes, are designed to mimic natural foot movement. They feature a wide anatomical toe box, a flat zero-drop sole, and highly flexible materials.
Are PaperKrane shoes zero-drop?
Yes, all PaperKrane shoes for adults and kids feature a completely flat, zero-drop sole with no heel elevation, which promotes natural posture and body alignment.
Do PaperKrane shoes have a wide toe box?
Absolutely. Our shoes are built with an anatomical foot-shaped design that allows your toes to splay naturally, avoiding the pinching and squeezing caused by traditional footwear.
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