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Proalp believes that capable, healthy feet enable greater natural movement, dynamism, and freedom of motion — which is only possible with functional footwear designed to support natural gait and foot biomechanics.
At Proalp, we design and craft natural footwear by combining long-standing European shoemaking craftsmanship with modern expertise in foot health, biomechanics, and ergonomic footwear design.
We invite you to explore our footwear collection, expert content, and insights into natural walking, sustainable materials, and high-quality handcrafted shoes.
When we stand barefoot on the ground, our angle to the floor is 90˚. If we put on, for example, 5 cm...
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While walking, your feet actively engage with your whole body, changing shape, shifting weight, and ...
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Many girls born in the last century well remember their mothers telling them something like: "Pretty...
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At this point, we want to remind you that shoes are also a beautiful and valuable gift that will acc...
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Have you ever wondered what our constant connection with nature is? The answer, of course, is the fo...
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But first, let's answer the question: "Why barefoot shoes at all?"
Because they are the most effect...
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We present video highlights from our Proalp workshop. THIS IS HOW WE DO IT! We preserve the traditio...
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Proalp’s approach to making footwear
To make quality shoes, you need a good understanding of the str...
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Barefoot footwear under the Proalp brand is made in Slovenia with Slovenian expertise and local prem...
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Nina is a mountain guide (International Summer and Winter Mountain Walking Leader, UIAA), an a...
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Tržič is surrounded by a mountain paradise where we at Proalp often head out to test our hikin...
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Shoes significantly impact the health of our feet. That's why it's important what footwear we ...
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Nature designed the foot to move the body flexibly across uneven ground: over earth, grass, sa...
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A decade after enthusiastic barefoot runners were reading Born to Run, experiencing the popula...
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“In society, the awareness of a good, high-quality shoe is growing. I think the era where many...
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