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23.12.2025

Orchid - barefoot design awarded at the world level

Our Orchid barefoot sandals are proof that barefoot shoes can impress not only with their comfort, but also with their design, which has brought them attention in the form of a prestigious award.

Orchid - barefoot design awarded at the world level

When designing our shoes, we always start from one basic idea - natural movement should not be a compromise between comfort and style. This is exactly the philosophy we followed when creating our Orchid barefoot sandals, which won the Global Footwear Awards in the fashion sneakers/barefoot category. More than 150 designs from 35 countries around the world competed, making this international award even more significant and confirms to us that the path we have taken makes perfect sense.

Global Footwear Awards

The Global Footwear Awards (GFA) are an international platform that recognizes exceptional footwear designs from around the world. Their goal is to support creative and innovative design that moves the footwear industry ahead. The expert jury evaluates not only the visual aspect, but also the functionality, originality, and overall idea of ​​the product. Winning an award in this competition means standing out in global competition and being perceived as a brand with a clear vision.

More than just shoes

We designed the Orchid model as a response to the need for barefoot shoes that look soft, feminine and modern at the same time. It is a shoe where barefoot freedom meets feminine elegance. We focused on clean lines, subtle details, and a minimalist design that will naturally fit into the urban environment. Barefoot Orchid sandals are our best-selling model, which is why we are constantly trying to expand our portfolio with new color and material variations. This year, we added an interesting design to the collection in the form of leather Orchids, which bring an elegant look, high quality material, and two attractive color options so that every woman can find her ideal pair.

Award-winning design

We see the GFA Award as confirmation that our approach to barefoot footwear makes sense and that our Orchid model is aesthetically pleasing, proving that barefoot shoes can be not only healthy and comfortable, but also stylish and modern.