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INKY RETRO LOW | SNEAKERS - ADULTS

INKY RETRO LOW | SNEAKERS - ADULTS

Regular price $135.00
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The INKY RETRO LOWS deliver instant street cred with barefoot freedom. These sleek sneakers are the perfect blend of classic navy styling and modern comfort that transitions seamlessly from work casual to weekend wandering.

DETAILS:

  • Off-white vegan leather uppers
  • Inky blue vegan leather details
  • Flat cotton laces
  • Terry cotton lining
  • Matching off-white soles

BONUS! These kicks are an older style and come with black removable insoles inside the shoe (if you see teal...don't peel! This is the actual inner-sole lining of the shoe!)

Available from size EU 37 to EU 45, this style definitely puts the FUN in FUNctional!

New to barefoot shoes? Our removable insoles are available to purchase separately! 

Protect your PKs! We recommend protecting and waterproofing your PKs before wear!

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 size guide for tips on measuring your feet!

Still unsure? Remember our 14-day easy exchanges - we want you to love your PKs!

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.

Materials & Shoe Care

PATTERNED AND PRINTED STYLES: To preserve vibrancy of patterns and prints and longevity of printed styles, we recommend protecting and waterproofing them prior to wear.

VEGAN LEATHER STYLES: While naturally water-resistant, we recommend protecting and waterproofing your vegan leather PKs prior to wear.

TO WATERPROOF & PROTECT YOUR PKs apply a fabric or vegan-leather appropriate waterproof protector before first wear and reapply regularly.

We recommend the following products:

  • KIWI Sneaker Protector as a great all-purpose option
  • Collonil Organic Cream for vegan leather styles
  • Kiwi Protector Extreme is specially formulated for cotton, canvas, mesh and nylon styles

This one step makes a real difference to how long they look and last, don't skip it!

HOW TO CLEAN PKs

  • Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap for everyday marks
  • For a deeper clean, hand wash gently in cold water with mild detergent and air dry completely

CAUTION: Avoid machine washing, dryers, and harsh chemicals.

KEEPING YOUR PKS FRESH

  • We recommend wearing socks! Simple but effective to keep sweaty feet and odor at bay.
  • We also suggest rotating (or alternating) your pairs so they can dry and air out between wears, this is especially important if they've gotten wet or are in high moisture or humid environments.

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.

New to barefoot? Start here →

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.6 / 5 from 10 reviews.

Customer photo review of INKY RETRO LOW | SNEAKERS - ADULTS

Bought for my dad for Father’s Day. He loves them. Second pair of PK’s, he also loves his boots.

INKY RETRO LOW | SNEAKERS - ADULTS

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...

INKY RETRO LOW | SNEAKERS - ADULTS

These are not for me. Too low. And I probably need a size up but can't be bothered sorting it out.

INKY RETRO LOW | SNEAKERS - ADULTS

Customer photo review of INKY RETRO LOW | SNEAKERS - ADULTS

These are the most comfortable barefoot shoes I own. And they are warm! Look great with jeans and I also did a strength training class in them this week - they were awesome. I’m in love with them!!!

INKY RETRO LOW | SNEAKERS - ADULTS

Customer video review of INKY | RETRO LOW

My shoes arrived today and I’m already in love. They’re comfy and stylish. I received excellent customer service when I inquired about sizing. I will say, if I were able to try these on in the store, I would have likely gone up one size purely for how wide my feet are. If you have wider feet like me, or are quite used to barefoot shoes, I think it might be wise to go up one size from how you measure in the sizing chart (but that’s just based off my one experience.) When I first put them on, I admittedly panicked a little because they felt so snug, but after just one hour of wear, they loosened up enough for me to feel confident that they will work well for me! If you are brand new to barefoot shoes, I think these are an excellent option because they offer a lot more cushioning than any of the other barefoot shoes I’ve tried. That’s cushioning in both the sole and of the rest of the shoe. I’ve noticed that a lot of barefoot shoes tend to be made of quite thin materials, but that’s not the case with these shoes. The terry cloth lining is very cozy and comfortable, and indoors they get quite warm. It’s winter where I live, so I have no idea if they’ll end up being too hot in the summers! All that being said, I highly recommend and I’m excited for when I can get my next pair!

INKY | RETRO LOW

Customer photo review of INKY | RETRO LOW

Loving my shoes so far, first pare of barefoot shoes so I’m still easing into them as hoping to wear them at work (9 hour shifts on my feet). They feel so light and comfortable and I’m really happy with the quality of the shoe. I do find them a tad slippery on certain surfaces. Once I’m used to it I plan on buying another few pairs in other styles.

INKY | RETRO LOW

Love my PK’s, the most comfortable shoe I’ve ever worn.

INKY | RETRO LOW

All my interactions with PaperKrane were easy and their responses to my questions very quick. I’m very happy with the shoes. Having a wide toe box is such a relief!

INKY

Customer photo review of INKY

My first pair of PK’s! The Inky has been a great addition to my collection of barefoot shoes. I’m a potter & am on my feet standing at my wheel for many hours a day. These were purchased specifically to be my studio shoes. They’re great so far! No break in period, good tread, wide enough for my pretty wide feet, high volume capacity, good amount of cushion, wipe-downable, and fun style & color way.

INKY

Loving our shoes from PK! So great to have an Australian brand leading the way in natural footwear

INKY