INTERVIEW Pikolinos Barefoot is coming T
he new unisex design – called Aranjuez – is the first Barefoot style from Pikolinos; it is the lightest, most minimal style in the collection. Very lightweight soles made of natural rubber, with uppers adapting to the natural shape of your feet, wide, zero drop, so your toes can move freely and feel the ground underneath. It is the most flexible design in Pikolinos’s collection, folding completely at the forefoot and no counter in the heel for a softer, more comfortable experience with every step. “This style is joining our collection in five colours,” explains Russell Galliven from Galliven Agencies, “seaweed, brandy, nata, black and arcilla, available from size 36 to 46, with laces, transition insoles and all the quality of Pikolinos.”
The Aranjuez range offers soft leather and meticulous design, adapted to Barefoot minimalist footwear. A second skin for your feet that respects your surroundings and helps you make your mark on the world with all five senses. “With our Barefoot unisex line, we are responding to our consumers’ interest in a free, lightweight experience without sacrificing the warmth, softness and comfort of Pikolinos leather,” adds Russell. “Tumbled, flexible leather that is even more important in this type of footwear, as they don’t have a counter in the heels and the soles are minimal, their comfort comes from the raw material enveloping your feet.”
A natural approach to footwear S
tep into freedom with JOSEF SEIBEL Barefoot shoes, designed to reconnect you with natural movement. Each style is engineered for comfort, balance and mobility, from the wide toe box that encourages natural splay to the ultra-lightweight sole that lets you feel the ground beneath you. Martin Ingram, Managing Director, says: “By creating shoes that mimic the freedom of walking barefoot, we’re supporting a growing community of wearers who want to strengthen their feet, improve posture, and reconnect with the way nature intended us to move. “The Barefoot style is resonating strongly with UK consumers who are seeking a more natural, health-focused approach to footwear. Barefoot shoes promote balance, stability, and a stronger stride; they also align with the current shift towards minimalism and wellness,” adds Martin.
By bringing Barefoot shoes into its wider collections, JOSEF SEIBEL wants to bridge the gap between specialist footwear and mainstream appeal, he says.
JOSEF SEIBEL’s SS26 collection introduces new Barefoot styles, including the women’s Wynona 01 and Wynona 06, and the men’s Wallace 04. Each design is crafted with an
ultra-lightweight construction and thin, flexible sole for an authentic ground feel, allowing feet to move and breathe naturally. Made with breathable leathers and innovative Barefoot technology, these styles highlight the brand’s commitment to natural comfort and offers something new to customers.
Wynona 01
22 • FOOTWEAR TODAY • OCTOBER 2025
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