BIRO - OLD SOLES
BIRO - OLD SOLES
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***CLEARANCE - NO RETURNS OR EXCHANGES ON THIS ITEM***
This is a clearance item - strictly no returns or exchanges for incorrect size or change of mind.
The BIRO boots put other school shoes in detention! These A+ school kicks are the top of the class choice for happy, healthy feet. Light, flexible, and fun, they're everything chunky, heavy, and oppressive old school shoes aren't – finally giving little students the foot freedom they deserve.
Crafted from buttery soft black leather uppers with elastic laces and rubber soles, these effortless slip-on style shoes mean no need to tie laces – just pull tight or loosen as needed! Your little students will feel comfortable all day while looking smart and put-together for any school occasion.
IMPORTANT: These are on our old sole and may feel more fitted initially. Remove the paper inside before trying, and the leather will soften beautifully with wear. Please check the OLD SOLE SIZE CHART and measure carefully.
***CLEARANCE - NO RETURNS OR EXCHANGES ON THIS ITEM***
Size & Fit
Size & Fit
PaperKrane shoes fit differently than conventional footwear - our barefoot design means a wider toe box and more natural foot shape.
But we've found that most customers find PK shoes fit true to size.
Need Help? Check out our Older Soles Size Guide for sizing for Biro Boots Old Soles & Licorice MJs Old Soles ONLY.
For all other styles, please view our current size chart for measurements and guidance on how to measure your feet!
Still unsure? Remember our 14-day easy exchanges - we want you to love your PKs!
Materials & Construction
Materials & Construction
- Upper: Leather
- Lining: Leather
- Laces: Elastic
- Construction: Precision stitched, designed in Australia and made in Vietnam
- Natural material note: Subtle variations in grain and tone are part of what makes each pair unique. Leather and suede soften and mould to your foot over time
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
$13 Flat Rate AUS Wide Shipping & $18 to NZ
- Orders ship within 2 business days
- 14-day easy exchanges
- We ship worldwide (shipping calculated at checkout)
Love them or Swap them Guarantee: Not completely happy with your PKs? Simply return them unworn within 14 days for an easy exchange or store credit.
Shoe Care & Cleaning
Shoe Care & Cleaning
- Upper: Leather
- Lining: Leather
- Laces: Elastic
Natural material note: Subtle variations in grain and tone are part of what makes each pair unique. Leather and suede soften and mould to your foot over time
Construction: Precision stitched, designed in Australia, ethically made in Vietnam
Why Go Barefoot
Why Go Barefoot
Most shoes are built for looks. PKs are built for feet.
Conventional shoes squeeze, elevate, and restrict, quietly working against the natural mechanics your feet were designed for. Whether you're a growing kid or a full-grown human who's spent decades in the wrong shoes, the damage is the same. PKs get out of the way and let feet be feet.
Every PK is built on our Four F's:
- Flat: Zero-drop sole keeps your whole body in natural alignment. No heel elevation, no knock-on effect for your knees, hips, or back.
- Foot-shaped: Wide toe box lets toes spread, splay, and grip the way nature intended. No squishing, no overlap, no complaints.
- Flexible: The sole bends with your foot so your muscles actually have to work. Stronger feet, better balance, less pain over time.
- Feather-light: Less shoe means more feel. More feel means better movement, all day long.
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