Ballop
Why barefoot shoes?
The feeling of not wearing shoes
Preserving the natural shape of the foot
The large toe area allows the foot to maintain its natural position in the shoe, so your toes can take their natural position without restriction. This helps to prevent foot deformities.
Walking in barefoot shoes allows you to walk with a straight back.
Strengthening foot muscles
We strengthen the muscles and flexibility of the foot and develop its proprioception. The thin and flexible sole allows your feet to adapt to the terrain and surface irregularities. Your foot is active, which not only strengthens your feet but also your calves.
Natural foot rolling
In barefoot or minimalist shoes, the foot moves from the forefoot, rather than from the heel to the forefoot.
The flat or zero-drop sole ensures that the forefoot touches the ground first, not the heel. This relieves pressure on our entire skeleton and joints, eliminating impact on the joints, especially in the knees and back.
Wearing minimalist shoes with toe socks further improves the natural alignment of your toes, making the shoes even more comfortable and giving your feet even more freedom of movement.
Product information "BALLOP barefoot Kuluba W black"
The Kuluba W is the waterproof version of our popular mid-cut barefoot shoe, the Kuluba. It keeps feet dry while remaining as flexible and comfortable as the well-known classic. With its slightly higher cut, it offers ankle stability and safety for outdoor activities.
The water-repellent surface and the raised Barefoot-1 outsole protect the toes and provide secure grip, even on slippery surfaces, without compromising flexibility or ground contact.
Like all our models, the Kuluba W comes with two insoles: a comfort sole (5 mm) for added warmth and a minimal sole (3 mm) for a close-to-barefoot feel – ideally adaptable to individual needs.
This model combines lightness, protection, and comfort, even on wet days.
Materials:
· Upper: 40% Oxford (100% polyester), 40% TPU, 20% microfiber
· Insole: 1) EVA foam, mesh (polyester), 2) EVA foam, mesh (polyester), cellulose, calcium
· Sole: rubber
Ballop
Why barefoot shoes?
The feeling of not wearing shoes
Preserving the natural shape of the foot
The large toe area allows the foot to maintain its natural position in the shoe, so your toes can take their natural position without restriction. This helps to prevent foot deformities.
Walking in barefoot shoes allows you to walk with a straight back.
Strengthening foot muscles
We strengthen the muscles and flexibility of the foot and develop its proprioception. The thin and flexible sole allows your feet to adapt to the terrain and surface irregularities. Your foot is active, which not only strengthens your feet but also your calves.
Natural foot rolling
In barefoot or minimalist shoes, the foot moves from the forefoot, rather than from the heel to the forefoot.
The flat or zero-drop sole ensures that the forefoot touches the ground first, not the heel. This relieves pressure on our entire skeleton and joints, eliminating impact on the joints, especially in the knees and back.
Wearing minimalist shoes with toe socks further improves the natural alignment of your toes, making the shoes even more comfortable and giving your feet even more freedom of movement.
