NEW TO FOOT-SHAPED SHOES?

THEN... START HERE!

Welcome to PaperKrane, Australia's original barefoot shoe brand. We've curated a small but mighty selection of our softest, most reasonably priced pairs. If you've never worn barefoot shoes before, but you're ready to try... then this is a great place to start. But rest assured, all of our shoes are designed to be comfortable and foot-shaped from the very first step. So no matter which pair you choose... we've got your feet in mind.

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FOOT-SHAPED FAVES

Browse our best-selling barefoot pairs

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SHOP YOUR STYLE...

  • SNEAKERS

    SNEAKERS

    Your new everyday kicks... with a foot-friendly twist.These low-cut sneakers are shaped...

    SNEAKERS

  • PaperKrane Mary Jane Shoes

    MARY JANES

    Fun, formal, foot-friendly fashion.Our Mary Jane (MJ) styles bring classic charm with...

    MARY JANES

  • PaperKrane Chelsea Boots

    CHELSEA BOOTS

    Pull-on boots that don’t hold you back.Our Chelsea Boots give you easy-on...

    CHELSEA BOOTS

  • PaperKrane Velcro shoe

    VELCRO

    Because tying laces is overrated.Velcro + PKs = a match made in...

    VELCRO

  • MID TOPS

    MID TOPS

    Mid Tops = maximum comfort, minimal fuss.These ankle-height barefoot boots feature elastic...

    MID TOPS

  • HIGH TOPS

    HIGH TOPS

    A little more height, a lot more style.Our barefoot High Tops are...

    HIGH TOPS

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FOOT FREEDOM, BORN IN MELBOURNE | OUR STORY

Welcome to PaperKrane - a 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...

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BACK 2 SKOOL

Ditch the stiff, clunky school shoe norm and free your feet (even in uniform!) Shop our black & white pairs for kids, teens and adults too!

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SONS OF SEVER - PK REVIEW

SHOP THIS 🔥 HIGH TOP

SHOP LAST CHANCE STYLES!

Once they're gone...they're gone! These are the last pairs standing… discounted and ready to go. Once your size disappears, that’s it!

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LOCALLY LOVED, GLOBALLY ADORED

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.

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 1042 reviews.

These are worn over my 4 year old’s AFO’s. Easy to get on and off and fit well around the bulky ankle/straps of the AFO’s.

Ashlee E. 5/5 Verified

I was struggling to get shoes on Miss 4, to her trying to wear these to bed - thanks PK for making cute, comfortable, durable shoes she actually wants to wear! She always says “I forget I’m wearing them” and she can get them on and off with ease.

Ashlee E. 5/5 Verified

I wore these to work and my feet felt amazing at the end of the day, no swiched toes , fabulous 😎

Nyarie B. 4/5 Verified

What a wonderful Lucky Dip!!! 🍀☺️These awesome stone wash high tops were sold out online when I discovered them…and I thought I’d missed out…so you can imagine how thrilled and grateful I was when these arrived in my Lucky Dip parcel!! Thanks so much PK team…I love your shoes…especially the boots and high tops!!!

N H. 5/5

Awesome shoes - look great & so comfy!! Very happy :)

Lynley E. 5/5 Verified

The shoes are WONDERFUL!! Just what i thought they would be. I could size down but this just means i can comfortably wear sole funky socks or tights. I am going to order some more now. One vert hapoy customer right here. Thanks Paper Crane.

Sally V. 5/5 Verified

Love these, wore them to work today and i dont have sore feet, these are awesome, orered my 2 pair already:)

Nyarie 5/5 Verified

Comfortable and just awesome shoes. Wear them for weightlifting and love it. Surprised to actually get a neutral colour in the lucky dip- definitely doing again. I do find that I should go up to a 44 even though I’m usually 43 to give a time bit more room as they are pretty thing (height wise) at the toes.

Patrick D. 5/5 Verified

One word - LOVE!!!!

Natalie H. 5/5 Verified

I bought the inner soles for my son's school shoes as he was wanting a little more cushioning during play time on the asphalt at school, he's now worn the shoes with the inner soles all school year and he loves them! Definitely a great option for those kids that just feel they need a little bit more between themselves and the feel of the ground.

Carley F. 5/5 Verified

Love my Retro Plum barefoot shoes! Comfy, cute, and well-made. Customer service from Daya was exceptional! I will buy again from PaperKrane.

Darinka C. 5/5 Verified

Got a pair of green lows. Not exactly my style but happy enough. Only issues is they were small. I have the suede Chelsea's in the same size and they are a little big so disappointed in the size inconsistency.

Kirsty W. 3/5 Verified

So so happy with my lucky dip 💓💓💓 Thank you PK gang xxx

Klara V. 5/5 Verified

Love these sneakers. Easy to take on and off, comfy. Quite roomy inside even with the extra insole.

Vicki 5/5 Verified

Love PaperKrane shoes. No toe squish! The first pair I bought (Biro boots) are still going strong after several years. This style appeared just as I was looking for something like this, they read my mind...

Margaret R. 5/5 Verified

Thank you so much PK team!! You’re Lucky 🍀 Dip idea is fantastic!! It was such a new, fun, and interesting experience ordering and waiting for a pair of MYSTERY SHOES!! I kept wondering about what would be inside the package 📦 and getting more excited as time passed…when they arrived, it felt like opening a present 🎁 instead of something expected that I had ordered. Quite a thrill!! I absolutely LOVE them too - Green & Pink boots!! Thank you again. Kind regards, N xx

Nat H. 5/5

Super comfy bright and breezy.

Tess H. 5/5 Verified

They don’t fit true to size. The 40 fits more like a wide 41. I will be able to use them as house shoes in winter with thick socks, but that is not why I spent money on these shoes

Linda M. 3/5 Verified

Amazing so comfy best shoes ever

Karen C. 5/5 Verified

What a pleasant surprise! Unwrapping the he lucky dip package was like receiving a birthday present from a friend who knows what you like better than you do! Super grateful for the warmer style after relocating from the tropical north to the frigid south. These baby blues slip on and off quickly for minimal heat loss between the woolly slippers and braving the icicles on the way to morning swimming training. The perfect fit helps to step up the pace on the mad dash to start work on time and they squash down nicely to do a swapsies in the bag I keep my theatre shoes in. They are comfy and breathable enough to stay on for the jog back to the car, through the traffic and the Mumzies taxi duty, right through to the shower routine when they get to hold the spot for the woolly slippers til we do it all again the next morning.

Rebecca L. 5/5 Verified

They arrived but they weren't the right colour for me. Luckily I was able to pass them on to someone else to enjoy.

Leah 1/5 Verified

The seams of my child’s boot ripped off/popped off after 1 single day of wearing them. I contacted customer service and was told it was purely cosmetic, and could use super glue to stick the threading back down. Given the price and reputation for this brand, I do not understand how this is considered normal or okay after literally wearing them once. Unfortunately, after a week of wear- my other child’s boots actually had a whole piece of the rubber break off the sole. Currently waiting to hear back from customer service about that situation.

Amanda N. 1/5 Verified

The rubber of my child’s boot literally chipped and broke off after A WEEK of wear. I am honestly shocked given the reputation of this company, and the price point of these shoes.

Amanda N. 1/5 Verified

As you can see these are well loved!!! They are worn daily and cop a beating and have held up so well!

Frances B. 5/5 Verified

Habe die Ware nie bekommen!😢

Anita Z. 1/5 Verified

Great shoes and customer service too. I needed to change the sizing and it was an easy process too. Planning to get them in black as well:)

Suzie S. 5/5 Verified

Very happy with my lucky dip PK’s, great colour & style 😍

Larree 5/5 Verified

We love these boots! Mama wants a pair for herself now🤩

Rachel F. 5/5 Verified

Customer service and shoes are just the best. So so happy with my new PKs

Connor M. 5/5 Verified

I love them. They are light and comfortable. I have been wearing only zero drop/wide toe box shoes since 2017. Most of them feel good on my feet, but are not very interesting to look at. I have been hoping someone would make this type of shoe that are not only good for feet but in lovely fun colours and styles as well ! And Paperkrane has done it! Thank. you. My only complaint is that it is very cold this winter here in Gippsland and your shoes are not very warm. Maybe you could make some that are fur lined ?(fake fur of course not to hurt any animals) Meanwhile I am looking forward to Spring and Summer when I will wear them more often in warmer weather.

Linda H. 5/5 Verified

My daughter loves these shoes! Easy to put on and stay on and super flexible for all her running and jumping around. Will be buying another pair once she grows out of these 👌👌And am waiting for for my size to buy a pair myself!

Ka 5/5 Verified

Very roomy, and love the colours

Sharon M. 5/5 Verified

Trying different barefoot shoes, these are comfy and have a nice wide toe box.

Nina L. 4/5 Verified

Perfect fit, very stylish

Laura 5/5 Verified

Love it

Laura 5/5 Verified

Very comfortable but you need to get use to the elastic laces

Laura 5/5 Verified

Comfy and supportive! Only problem was that my son is jealous as his favourite colour is purple 💜 We love our Paperkranes!!

Megan W. 5/5

Love my barefoot shoes! This is my first barefoot shoe experience. I was bit worried as I have quite narrow feet, but my feet fit in these perfectly! I have flat feet and have had no problems transitioning to these. And they look AMAZING!! I'm walking on rainbows!

Amy T. 5/5 Verified

These boots are a perfect match for my songwriting style and performances with my moa friend 'Birdy'.

Nick B. 5/5 Verified

Just met a beautiful dog at my boys playdate. She left her paw print on my paperkranes. Did not bother me at all, I'm a dog lover !!! Wiped off easy as. Loving my new boots , comfy as.

Jody C. 5/5 Verified