Founder Story

Hello everyone, I am the founder of Barefoot Nature.

This small shop was born out of a long and profound personal experience. A few years ago, while still a nursing student, I was plagued by sudden, excruciating pain in my feet. It was a burning, tingling neuralgia. Standing for more than fifteen minutes sent a piercing pain from the arch of my foot down the inner side of my calf, a nauseating sensation. I sought out renowned doctors and tried everything: physical therapy, acupuncture, and even medication for the nerve pain. Finally, I underwent invasive flatfoot correction surgery. However, even after surgery, the pain persisted. The feeling of helplessness I felt when even my attending orthopedic specialist was helpless remains unforgettable.

But I didn't give up. Through repeated attempts, I discovered a small turning point: when I walked barefoot and intentionally spread my toes, the pain seemed to ease a little. I began to realize that perhaps the problem wasn't with my bones, but with my foot muscles, weakened by a lifetime of confinement in narrow shoes. From that day on, I began training my toes day after day, while also searching for shoes that would truly free my feet. That's how I came across "barefoot shoes." Their wide toe box and flat sole allowed my toes to stretch freely, like a window on my road to recovery. From relying on a wheelchair and crutches to walking again, and now to running, hiking, and even traveling and exploring the world again, it was barefoot shoes that gave me the freedom to walk again.

This journey completely changed the trajectory of my life and made me decide to establish Barefoot Nature, hoping to bring this experience of letting your feet breathe freely to more people.

Thank you for reading my story. I look forward to experiencing the joy of letting your feet stretch freely with you.