Freedom that warms
...that’s how barefoot works in winter. Slip into barefoot shoes and give your feet space. With each step, the muscles are activated, and blood circulation improves. Feeling cold starts from the feet. The same goes for warmth. Loosened toes naturally warms you up much better than three socks in tight shoes. This winter, the cold won't get you!
Of course, there are situations where we simply have to stop. For example, at a bus stop while waiting for a bus that may never arrive. Or in line for mulled wine at the Christmas markets. And our feet? They struggle with the cold city concrete. That’s why they need a little help. How do we do it at Aylla?
We keep moving: in our shoes
If circumstances allow, we secretly exercise. We spread our fingers repeatedly into a fan, shift our weight from our toes to our heels, and alternately rotate our ankles. We are most likely the ones marching back and forth at the bus stop. Our grandmothers warned: “Don’t fidget.” This time, however, we must. That's how it is stoken up the fire in the barefoot world.
We wear shoes with Grip
Soles with a rougher tread are our autumn/winter highlights for several good reasons:
- traction – for a more secure step, not only in nature but also on icy urban terrain;
- cushioning – every step on hard concrete becomes kinder to your body;
- insulation – those extra few millimeters of rubber create a noticeable difference in maintaining body temperature;
- design – shoes with Grip soles look more confident... and who wouldn’t want to feel sure-footed? Everyone. 🙃
We believe in lambkin
...and not just the one from The Little Prince. Among the curly fibers of sheep wool, there are plenty of air pockets that naturally insulate. They also absorb moisture. So when we decided what to line our CHIRI or winter TIKSI with, sheepskin was the obvious choice... And for those who don’t like it fluffy, we have the UMA model with wool felt. Not too fluffy, yet warm and pleasant to the touch.
We trust quality materials
Genuine leather, natural, and vegan nubuck. The holy trinity of materials that we carefully select from the local European market. They are naturally water-resistant while maintaining important breathability. Quality functional material is the cornerstone of reliable footwear, which is why we put so much effort into its selection. Without it, neither the lambskin nor the higher sole will protect us in the winter.
Let yourself be swept away by (not only) winter adventures and absorb all the stories happening around us. Winter can be magical; you just need to wear the right shoes. 💫