We offer a 90-day FREE return policy. You can try on your shoes at home and ensure they are a perfect fit for you before you start your Vaistoa adventure. If you're not completely satisfied, simply return them within 90 days for a full refund. No questions asked.

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Upper: Felt made from recycled polyester

Treatment: Water-repellent finish

Laces: Recycled polyester

Insole: Recycled polyester and recycled polyurethane

Outsole: Synthetic rubber compound

Break-In:

When using your new shoes for the first time, wear them for shorter periods to allow your feet to adjust and the shoes to start molding to your feet. This will help you avoid any potential blisters or chafing that can occur when breaking in new shoes.

If barefoot shoes are new to you, we recommend introducing them gradually. This way, your feet can slowly adapt to the new footwear.

Loosen the shoelaces properly when taking off and putting on the shoes. This will reduce wear and tear on the shoes and extend their lifespan.

Care & Cleaning:

It’s best to clean your shoes of loose dirt immediately after use with a damp cloth or sponge.

Felt material may develop pilling over time, which you can gently remove with scissors or a fabric shaver specifically designed for this purpose.

Additionally, you can use a protective agent suitable for felt material to help maintain its quality and prevent wear.

If your feet tend to sweat in the shoes, it’s important to allow the shoes to air out properly after use. Loosen the laces thoroughly, remove the insole if possible, and let the shoes dry completely before the next use.

If the shoes get wet on the inside, remove the insole and open up the shoe as much as possible to allow air to circulate inside.

It’s also beneficial to give your shoes "rest days" so they can dry and air out thoroughly.

Storage:

Store the shoes upright, at room temperature, and protected from UV light.

The Design from Finland mark indicates the origin of unique Finnish design.

Products and services bearing the Design from Finland mark are designed in Finland professionally, responsibly, and with a user-centered approach.

There are very few barriers to using barefoot shoes.

However, such barriers include functional or structural disorders of the feet or lower limbs. For example, hallux rigidus, or stiff big toe, where the big toe joint does not bend easily or at all upwards during the push-off phase of the step – which is a requirement for the natural roll of the step.

Similarly, any surgical operations where joints are fused – that is, their movement is restricted or completely prevented – pose challenges for the smooth use of barefoot shoes and the benefits they provide.

Loss of sensation in the soles of the feet (neuropathy) due to diabetes or nerve damage can also be considered a contraindication for using barefoot shoes, as you may injure your feet without noticing through the thin sole of the shoe.

If you have painful osteoarthritis or an active inflammatory phase of rheumatoid arthritis, it is advisable to reconsider using barefoot shoes until the condition improves.

If necessary, consult a physiotherapist or podiatrist who is knowledgeable about this matter. Remember to tell them that you want to transition to using barefoot shoes and ask how they can assist you in this project.