SOMETHING WILD IS DROPPING: MEET GREY WOLF 🐺

SOMETHING WILD IS DROPPING: MEET GREY WOLF 🐺

Friday the 13th seems like the perfect time to unleash something a little wild.

And before we call it a wrap on new releases for the year, we've got one last treat. This one's for the grown-up feet!

Meet Grey Wolf. Shaggy, soft, a little scruffy around the edges, and ready to let your feet do their thing.

Grey Wolf Lows with Grey Wolf written over the top and a grey background

Think effortless street style, cosy insides and all the barefoot goodness you've come to expect from PaperKrane. What's not to love?

Meet the Beast

Available in adult sizes EU 36–47, Grey Wolf has a few tricks up its furry little sleeve.

🐺 Shaggy suede uppers

Soft, supple and sporting just the right amount of wolfish scruff. These are made for those who like a little texture with their street style.

☁️ Plush terry lining

Cosy toes incoming! Soft terry lining that's lovely against bare feet or paired with your favourite lightweight socks. (We do recommend wearing socks in your barefoot shoes as often as you can)

🍃 Wide, flat mint cotton laces

A pop of mint against all that grey. Because neutral doesn't have to mean boring.

👣 Microsuede insole

A comfy, cushioned footbed that's built right in. No removable insoles here, just a snug little home for your feet. (If you need a little extra, there's always our popular removable 5mm insoles) 

🟤 Classic gum rubber sole

Flexible, flat and grippy, with zero drop from heel to toe. All the good stuff for letting your feet move naturally.

The Four Fs. For F's Sake!

New to the barefoot shoe party? Here's the lowdown on what makes a PaperKrane a PaperKrane.

View down on the foot-shaped toe box of some Grey Wolf Lows, being worn by an adult with blue socks.

Foot-shaped

Most conventional shoes taper towards the toes. Feet don't. Our wide toe boxes give your toes room to spread out, wiggle and do their thing. Yes, even your pinky toe deserves a little breathing room.

Flat

No elevated heels or sneaky slopes. Our soles sit flat from heel to toe, keeping things level and letting your feet get on with what feet do best. 

Flexible

Feet aren't supposed to be rigid little blocks. Our soles and uppers bend and move with your feet, allowing them to flex, twist and move naturally.

Featherlight

Nobody needs a pair of bricks strapped to their feet. Our lightweight shoes let you move freely without all that extra shoe baggage.

Four Fs. One happy pair of feet.

Back view of Grey Wolf Lows. Shaggy grey suede barefoot sneakers with mint details

New to Barefoot Shoes? Take It Easy, Wolfie.

If you've spent years in conventional shoes, jumping straight into barefoot footwear can take a bit of getting used to.

Your feet and calves might need some time to adjust, so ease into it. No need to go full werewolf on day one.

A few things to keep in mind:

  • Start small. Try an hour or two of everyday wear and see how your feet feel. You can always build up from there.
  • Mix it up. Grass, dirt, paths and pavement all feel different underfoot. Explore a few surfaces and see what your feet think.
  • Give your feet some attention. Gentle calf stretches, toe wiggles and a bit of foot movement can be a nice addition to your routine.
  • Listen to your body. A little muscle adjustment can happen, but pain isn't the goal. Take a break if things aren't feeling right.

There's no race to barefoot. Your feet, your pace. And remember, barefoot shoes won't fix your foot problems. They're just one tool in your overall foot-health picture.

Grey Wolf Lows on a man's feet from the back, on some autumn leaves

Drop the Details

🐺 Style: Grey Wolf Lows
📅 Release date: Friday, November 13
⏰ Launch time: 8:00 PM AEDT
👣 Sizes: Adult EU 36-47
🌙 Availability: Limited run

This is our final new model drop before the new year, so if Grey Wolf has caught your eye, keep those peepers peeled.

We'll see you when the clock strikes eight.

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