ThePLUM 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 sizeEU 37 to EU 45, this style definitely puts the FUN in FUNctional!
New to barefoot shoes?Ourremovable insolesare 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 guidefor 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.
To learn more, check out or shoe care page for helpful info & handy tips!
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.
The Plum Retro Low's have been a great addition to my barefoot footwear collection. I have been wearing these to work for the last two weeks with my it'sWMT grip toe socks and my feet feel great! The shoes are light, functional, flexy and stylish. I got complimented by my colleague. My work requires me to be on my feet all day accumulating a lot of steps. My PK's are holding up, great pair of sneakers! The first two days I had the insoles in and they were getting a bit snug so since then I've been wearing it without the insole :) thumbs up! Thanks PK team!
These shoes have become my daily work shoe. As a massage therapist, it feels great to have a broad toe and flexi sole…honestly the most comfortable work shoe I’ve worn in my 26 year career…and they look great too. Definitely buying more pairs, my feet are happy and no longer ache at the end of the day
These shoes are exactly what I was hoping they'd be. Super comfy, go with just about anything and really cute. They've started my barefoot journey and ruined my other shoes for me.
My son tried them on and said they were way comfier than his shoes so we'll likely be getting him some at some stage too!
I saw a review that said they felt tight on top of the toe and I found that too, but it quickly settled without any major discomfort.
They look amazing! Soooo good looking :) Unfortunately they are a bit to low/narrow on the top of the toes (the width are perfect). My toenails are short and I have never experienced this in any shoe before. But I keept them and I hope that they will “give in” to the shape of my feet eventually. I think they already feels a bit better :D
These are my first PK's and I will NEVER go back to any of my other 12 pairs of squished in sneakers. LOVE them, so comfortable, and they have not left my feet. Totally true to size and great quality. Ive also purchased two pairs of the sandals, love those as well, can't wait for summer!
Couple of little issues I am finding. Where the top of the shoe bends when I walk, it pushes down into my foot. I am hoping this might soften up with a bit of wear. I also find the shoe over the toes is a bit low for my foot. I will try taking the insole liner out and see if that helps. I do like the lateral toe space though.
Love, love, love these shoes. I have other brands of barefoot shoes, but have been stalking Paperkrane for sometime now. Decided to take a chance and they are so comfortable. Love the fit and softness of their shoes.
I wore these to a music festival recently and I've been to a few festivals in my time. I can say at the end of a looooong day/night my feet didn't hurt- an absolute first! Comfy as, looked great, and mosh pit compatible! Thanks Paperkrane🤘
I thought they were white but instead it is an off white/cream colour. The back tab also sits higher then I am used to so does rub sometimes but overall really good!
