PHALANX
Moss 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. Returns are accepted within 30 days of receiving your shoes. A return fee applies, depending on your country. Exchanges outside the EU also carry a return fee. See our returns page for details.
EU, Norway, UK and US: all taxes and duties are included in the price.
Rest of the world: prices exclude VAT, and import taxes or duties may apply on delivery.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UK | 3.5 | 4.5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11.5 |
| US (Men) | 4.5 | 5.5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12.5 |
| INSIDE LENGTH (CM) |
24.2 | 24.9 | 25.5 | 26.2 | 26.9 | 27.5 | 28.2 | 28.9 | 29.5 | 30.2 | 30.9 |
| INSIDE 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 | UK | US (Men) |
INSIDE LENGTH (CM) |
INSIDE WIDTH (CM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 24.2 | 9.0 |
| 38 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 24.9 | 9.2 |
| 39 | 5 | 6 | 25.5 | 9.3 |
| 40 | 6 | 7 | 26.2 | 9.5 |
| 41 | 7 | 8 | 26.9 | 9.7 |
| 42 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 27.5 | 9.9 |
| 43 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 28.2 | 10.0 |
| 44 | 9 | 10 | 28.9 | 10.2 |
| 45 | 10 | 11 | 29.5 | 10.4 |
| 46 | 11 | 12 | 30.2 | 10.5 |
| 47 | 11.5 | 12.5 | 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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