NEW TO FOOT-SHAPED SHOES?

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Welcome to PaperKrane, Australia's original barefoot shoe brand. If you've never worn minimalist footwear before, you are in the right place. All of our shoes are built with a wide toe box to let your toes splay, an ultra-flexible design, and a true zero-drop flat sole to promote natural posture. We've curated a mighty selection of our softest, most reasonably priced pairs. No matter which pair you choose, we've got your feet in mind.

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FOOT-SHAPED FAVES

Browse our best-selling barefoot pairs

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SHOP YOUR STYLE...

  • SNEAKERS

    SNEAKERS

    Your new everyday kicks... with a foot-friendly twist.These low-cut sneakers are shaped...

    SNEAKERS

  • PaperKrane Mary Jane Shoes

    MARY JANES

    Fun, formal, foot-friendly fashion.Our Mary Jane (MJ) styles bring classic charm with...

    MARY JANES

  • PaperKrane Chelsea Boots

    CHELSEA BOOTS

    Pull-on boots that don’t hold you back.Our Chelsea Boots give you easy-on...

    CHELSEA BOOTS

  • PaperKrane Velcro shoe

    VELCRO

    Because tying laces is overrated.Velcro + PKs = a match made in...

    VELCRO

  • MID TOPS

    MID TOPS

    Mid Tops = maximum comfort, minimal fuss.These ankle-height barefoot boots feature elastic...

    MID TOPS

  • HIGH TOPS

    HIGH TOPS

    A little more height, a lot more style.Our barefoot High Tops are...

    HIGH TOPS

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FOOT FREEDOM, BORN IN MELBOURNE | OUR STORY

Welcome to PaperKrane - a brand that believes footwear should feel as good as it looks! We’re not here to follow footsteps. We’re here to free your feet. Since 2012, PaperKrane has been championing barefoot freedom with unapologetic style - pairing bold, foot-friendly design with a healthy dose of rebellion. Read more...

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BACK 2 SKOOL

Ditch the stiff, clunky school shoe norm and free your feet (even in uniform!) Shop our black & white pairs for kids, teens and adults too!

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SONS OF SEVER - PK REVIEW

SHOP THIS 🔥 HIGH TOP

SHOP LAST CHANCE STYLES!

Once they're gone...they're gone! These are the last pairs standing… discounted and ready to go. Once your size disappears, that’s it!

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LOCALLY LOVED, GLOBALLY ADORED

PaperKrane is Australia’s home-grown BAREFOOT SHOE BRAND.

They're designed right here in Melbourne, with every pair ethically manufactured in Vietnam.

We can ship all over the world, but do check out the link below if you're looking for PKs that are closer to home.

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Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 1057 reviews.

Customer video review of SUPER-CONNECTORS | HIGH TOPS - ADULTS

Such a beautiful colour…am so grateful that you guys aren’t afraid of bold designs and wonderful expressions of colour. Thank you again PK team!!! 💜💜💜🤩💐

N H. 5/5

SUPER-CONNECTORS | HIGH TOPS - ADULTS

Customer video review of CHEETAH | CHELSEA BOOTS - ADULTS

Very cool boots..absolutely love the pattern and comfort level!! Thanks again PK team!! Love your work 💚🌻

N H. 5/5

CHEETAH | CHELSEA BOOTS - ADULTS

These insoles are great! Because I'm new to barefoot I wanted that little bit of extra comfort & support as I transition from my narrow (painful) shoes into my super comfy Paperkranes! Worked perfectly.

Lucy G. 5/5 Verified

REMOVABLE INSOLES

Customer photo review of WHITE LOW 2.0 | SNEAKERS - ADULTS

First time ever wearing barefoot shoes and I LOVE THEM! Immediately I noticed how comfortable my feet felt!! I realised I'd been squashing my feet into narrow sneakers and it was quite painful. Straightaway when I slipped my new Paperkranes on, I could tell that my toes actually had space and weren't squished. Honestly, LOVE these shoes. If you've never tried them before but always wondered... I highly recommend!

Lucy G. 5/5 Verified

WHITE LOW 2.0 | SNEAKERS - ADULTS

Customer video review of SNUGG V2 | BOOTS - ADULTS

I like these shoes! They’re my first barefoot pair ever, and are super comfy. The team helped me choose the perfect size for my foot measurements.

Michelle T. 5/5 Verified

SNUGG V2 | BOOTS - ADULTS

Love my shoes, I wear them to work and I’m on my feet for 8 hours, so comfortable.

Tania M. 5/5 Verified

BLACK LOW | SNEAKERS - ADULTS

Customer photo review of INKY RETRO LOW | SNEAKERS - ADULTS

Bought for my dad for Father’s Day. He loves them. Second pair of PK’s, he also loves his boots.

Molly J. 5/5 Verified

INKY RETRO LOW | SNEAKERS - ADULTS

Customer video review of LUCKY DIP PKs - ADULTS

Thank you Paperkrane!! We love our Lucky Dip. First pair of barefoot shoes for me, the third pair for my daughter, and she loves the green :) So comfy for my wide feet, and I can’t wait to show them off at work tomorrow

Jaz M. 5/5

LUCKY DIP PKs - ADULTS

Customer photo review of WHITE KRANES | SNEAKERS - ADULTS

Love the feel and look of these shoes, thanks for creating such a fun and healthy pair of shoes! If one thing could be improved it would be to make them a little less slippery on wet surfaces.

Kat F. 5/5 Verified

WHITE KRANES | SNEAKERS - ADULTS

I’m glad I added the inner soles to my MJs order. They are perfect to improve the fit for my low volume feet and add some additional cushioning. Very happy with them.

Farrah T. 5/5 Verified

REMOVABLE INSOLES

Customer video review of LICORICE | MARY JANE - ADULTS

I absolutely love these shoes. They are adorable and look so fabulous with so many outfits, including office wear. And also, very importantly, they are so incredibly comfortable. I’m usually a 39 and think this size (unavailable at time of purchase) may be a slightly better fit for my feet. One foot I’m a 40 and the other a 39 (using the sizing chart). As my feet are low volume and standard (rather than wide) width they don’t fill shoes as much as higher volume and wider feet. However, with the inner soles (purchased separately) they fit just fine and there has been no slipping when walking. I also have a bunion on one foot so the extra room and shape is perfect for this - no rubbing and no pain. The sole has proven non slip, which is fabulous - I’ve walked on damp, slippery pavers on my commute to work with no issues. These cute shoes have honestly exceeded all my expectations. Will absolutely be a return customer.

Farrah T. 5/5 Verified

LICORICE | MARY JANE - ADULTS

These are worn over my 4 year old’s AFO’s. Easy to get on and off and fit well around the bulky ankle/straps of the AFO’s.

Ashlee E. 5/5 Verified

LIL RIPPA BLK | VELCRO SNEAKERS - JNR

I was struggling to get shoes on Miss 4, to her trying to wear these to bed - thanks PK for making cute, comfortable, durable shoes she actually wants to wear! She always says “I forget I’m wearing them” and she can get them on and off with ease.

Ashlee E. 5/5 Verified

WHITE KRANES | SNEAKERS - JNR

I wore these to work and my feet felt amazing at the end of the day, no swiched toes , fabulous 😎

Nyarie B. 4/5 Verified

BIRO 2.0 | BOOTS - ADULTS

Customer video review of LUCKY DIP PKs - ADULTS

What a wonderful Lucky Dip!!! 🍀☺️These awesome stone wash high tops were sold out online when I discovered them…and I thought I’d missed out…so you can imagine how thrilled and grateful I was when these arrived in my Lucky Dip parcel!! Thanks so much PK team…I love your shoes…especially the boots and high tops!!!

N H. 5/5

LUCKY DIP PKs - ADULTS

The shoes are WONDERFUL!! Just what i thought they would be. I could size down but this just means i can comfortably wear sole funky socks or tights. I am going to order some more now. One vert hapoy customer right here. Thanks Paper Crane.

Sally V. 5/5 Verified

RED DOTTY | MARY JANE - ADULTS

Love these, wore them to work today and i dont have sore feet, these are awesome, orered my 2 pair already:)

Nyarie 5/5 Verified

BIRO 2.0 | BOOTS - ADULTS

Customer photo review of LUCKY DIP PKs - ADULTS

Comfortable and just awesome shoes. Wear them for weightlifting and love it. Surprised to actually get a neutral colour in the lucky dip- definitely doing again. I do find that I should go up to a 44 even though I’m usually 43 to give a time bit more room as they are pretty thing (height wise) at the toes.

Patrick D. 5/5 Verified

LUCKY DIP PKs - ADULTS

Customer photo review of PK REMOVABLE INSOLES

I bought the inner soles for my son's school shoes as he was wanting a little more cushioning during play time on the asphalt at school, he's now worn the shoes with the inner soles all school year and he loves them! Definitely a great option for those kids that just feel they need a little bit more between themselves and the feel of the ground.

Carley F. 5/5 Verified

PK REMOVABLE INSOLES

Customer video review of PLUM RETRO LOW | SNEAKERS - ADULTS

Love my Retro Plum barefoot shoes! Comfy, cute, and well-made. Customer service from Daya was exceptional! I will buy again from PaperKrane.

Darinka C. 5/5 Verified

PLUM RETRO LOW | SNEAKERS - ADULTS

Got a pair of green lows. Not exactly my style but happy enough. Only issues is they were small. I have the suede Chelsea's in the same size and they are a little big so disappointed in the size inconsistency.

Kirsty W. 3/5 Verified

LUCKY DIP PKs - ADULTS

Customer photo review of LUCKY DIP PKs - ADULTS

So so happy with my lucky dip 💓💓💓 Thank you PK gang xxx

Klara V. 5/5 Verified

LUCKY DIP PKs - ADULTS

Customer video review of TEX | MID TOP BOOTS - ADULTS

Love these sneakers. Easy to take on and off, comfy. Quite roomy inside even with the extra insole.

Vicki 5/5 Verified

TEX | MID TOP BOOTS - ADULTS

Love PaperKrane shoes. No toe squish! The first pair I bought (Biro boots) are still going strong after several years. This style appeared just as I was looking for something like this, they read my mind...

Margaret R. 5/5 Verified

INKY RETRO LOW | SNEAKERS - ADULTS

Customer photo review of LUCKY DIP PKs - ADULTS

Thank you so much PK team!! You’re Lucky 🍀 Dip idea is fantastic!! It was such a new, fun, and interesting experience ordering and waiting for a pair of MYSTERY SHOES!! I kept wondering about what would be inside the package 📦 and getting more excited as time passed…when they arrived, it felt like opening a present 🎁 instead of something expected that I had ordered. Quite a thrill!! I absolutely LOVE them too - Green & Pink boots!! Thank you again. Kind regards, N xx

Nat H. 5/5

LUCKY DIP PKs - ADULTS

They don’t fit true to size. The 40 fits more like a wide 41. I will be able to use them as house shoes in winter with thick socks, but that is not why I spent money on these shoes

Linda M. 3/5 Verified

RED DOTTY | MARY JANE - ADULTS

Customer photo review of LUCKY DIP PKs - ADULTS

What a pleasant surprise! Unwrapping the he lucky dip package was like receiving a birthday present from a friend who knows what you like better than you do! Super grateful for the warmer style after relocating from the tropical north to the frigid south. These baby blues slip on and off quickly for minimal heat loss between the woolly slippers and braving the icicles on the way to morning swimming training. The perfect fit helps to step up the pace on the mad dash to start work on time and they squash down nicely to do a swapsies in the bag I keep my theatre shoes in. They are comfy and breathable enough to stay on for the jog back to the car, through the traffic and the Mumzies taxi duty, right through to the shower routine when they get to hold the spot for the woolly slippers til we do it all again the next morning.

Rebecca L. 5/5 Verified

LUCKY DIP PKs - ADULTS

They arrived but they weren't the right colour for me. Luckily I was able to pass them on to someone else to enjoy.

Leah 1/5 Verified

LUCKY DIP PKs - ADULTS

Customer photo review of KRANEBOW | CHELSEA BOOTS - JNR

The seams of my child’s boot ripped off/popped off after 1 single day of wearing them. I contacted customer service and was told it was purely cosmetic, and could use super glue to stick the threading back down. Given the price and reputation for this brand, I do not understand how this is considered normal or okay after literally wearing them once. Unfortunately, after a week of wear- my other child’s boots actually had a whole piece of the rubber break off the sole. Currently waiting to hear back from customer service about that situation.

Amanda N. 1/5 Verified

KRANEBOW | CHELSEA BOOTS - JNR

Customer photo review of BLACK GUM | CHELSEA BOOTS - JNR

The rubber of my child’s boot literally chipped and broke off after A WEEK of wear. I am honestly shocked given the reputation of this company, and the price point of these shoes.

Amanda N. 1/5 Verified

BLACK GUM | CHELSEA BOOTS - JNR

I just started to wear barefoot shoes, and these are definitly my new favorites.

Julie D. 5/5 Verified

SNUGG V2 | BOOTS - ADULTS

Customer video review of FUNKY CHECKS | SNEAKERS

As you can see these are well loved!!! They are worn daily and cop a beating and have held up so well!

Frances B. 5/5 Verified

FUNKY CHECKS | SNEAKERS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are barefoot shoes?

Barefoot shoes, also known as minimalist shoes, are designed to mimic natural foot movement. They feature a wide anatomical toe box, a flat zero-drop sole, and highly flexible materials.

Are PaperKrane shoes zero-drop?

Yes, all PaperKrane shoes for adults and kids feature a completely flat, zero-drop sole with no heel elevation, which promotes natural posture and body alignment.

Do PaperKrane shoes have a wide toe box?

Absolutely. Our shoes are built with an anatomical foot-shaped design that allows your toes to splay naturally, avoiding the pinching and squeezing caused by traditional footwear.