PHALANX
Charcoal Suede
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PHALANX is our debut model — a minimalist, timeless sneaker built with all the essential elements of a barefoot shoe: a wide toe box, zero 'heel-to-toe' drop, and a thin, flexible outsole. Designed to be unisex.
Each pair is handcrafted in Portugal using premium materials, with the soft upper stitched to a specially designed outsole for the best barefoot experience.
+ Italian suedes and leathers
+ Cow leather lining
+ Micro fiber heel lining
+ Waxed cotton laces
+ 4 mm thick rubber outsole with a total 8 mm stack height
+ Delivered with an extra pair of insoles, an additional set of laces, and a JOA tote bag
Barefoot Benefits
Barefoot Benefits
+ Wide Toe Box
A wide toe box allows the toes to splay and move naturally, contributing to increased stability and balance.
+ Zero Drop
Flat zero 'heel-to-toe' drop shoes promote a more natural alignment of the body inducing better posture.
+ Thin & Flexible Sole
A thin and flexible sole allow for better sensitivity and improve proprioception while strengthening the intrinsic foot muscles.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
We recommend that you use a ‘protective spray’ on our shoes. Using a horse hair brush to remove any dirt will keep your shoes clean for everyday use, however, stubborn stains may need treatment with a 'suede shampoo' or a 'leather shampoo'.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
We offer free worldwide shipping and free exchanges in EU. You may return your shoes within 30 days of receiving them.
For customers outside the European Union, prices are shown excluding VAT. Orders may incur VAT, import duties, or taxes upon arrival, which must be paid by the customer.
Read more here.
Our shoes tend to fit on the smaller side, so consider sizing up for a more comfortable experience. Made in full sizes, so if you are in between sizes, we recommend going up to the nearest whole size.
Choose a Size Based on Our Size Guide
We recommend measuring your feet and selecting a size based on this. Make sure you do this during or at the end of the day to ensure the right size (feet typically swell during the day).
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Wearing socks, stand on a piece of paper with your feet against the wall. Make a mark at the front of your big toe.
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Now measure between the base of the paper to the marked line. It is important to measure both feet, as one may be longer than the other.
- Determine the longest measurement and add 1.0 to 1.5 cm to that measurement, depending on your preference for extra space. Select a size from our size chart:
| EU | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LENGTH (CM) | 24.2 | 24.9 | 25.5 | 26.2 | 26.9 | 27.5 | 28.2 | 28.9 | 29.5 | 30.2 | 30.9 |
| WIDTH (CM) | 9.0 | 9.2 | 9.3 | 9.5 | 9.7 | 9.9 | 10.0 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 10.5 | 10.7 |
| EU | LENGTH (CM) |
WIDTH (CM) |
|---|---|---|
| 37 | 24.2 | 9.0 |
| 38 | 24.9 | 9.2 |
| 39 | 25.5 | 9.3 |
| 40 | 26.2 | 9.5 |
| 41 | 26.9 | 9.7 |
| 42 | 27.5 | 9.9 |
| 43 | 28.2 | 10.0 |
| 44 | 28.9 | 10.2 |
| 45 | 29.5 | 10.4 |
| 46 | 30.2 | 10.5 |
| 47 | 30.9 | 10.7 |
Comparison to Other Brands
If you're still unsure which size to order, here's our founder's experience of the sizing compared to other shoe brands:
Need help?
You're always welcome to contact us if you're unsure which size to choose. You can reach us at hello@joabarefoot.com.
What our customers say
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