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ANGLES Ariadne Women's Barefoot Ballet Flats Black

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Description and parameters

Women's zero drop barefoot ballet flats in smooth kidskin leather with a removable 5 mm memory foam insole. The most cushioned ballet flats in the Angles range.

Ariadne are the most cushioned of the three Angles ballet flats. The insole has 5 mm of memory foam and is removable, while the sole stays at 3 mm TR rubber.

Five millimetres of foam is a lot for a shoe that is meant to be thin. If you need ballet flats for a whole day on hard floors, these come closest to a compromise between barefoot feel and comfort.

The inner dimensions are the same as in the Calisto and Harmonie: 85 mm wide in size 36 and 99 mm in size 43.

Fit

Fit: narrow foot, low instep

removable 5 mm insole, the most cushioned ballet flats in the collection
3 mm TR outsole
inner width 85 to 99 mm depending on size
zero drop, with heel and forefoot on the same level
sizes EU 36-43 (UK 3-9), inner length 238 to 282 mm

Features

for spring and summer, for the city
upper: premium smooth kidskin leather
lining: no separate lining
insole: microfibre, 5 mm memory foam, removable
outsole: TR rubber, 3 mm
made in Portugal
colour variants: black, rose gold

Size chart

Measure your foot and add 5 to 10 mm of room. The inner dimensions below are the actual insole measurements, not a conversion from a size chart.

EU size	Inner length (mm)	Inner width (mm)
36	238	85
37	244	87
38	251	89
39	258	91
40	264	93
41	271	95
42	276	97
43	282	99

Material

upper: premium smooth kidskin leather
lining: no separate lining
insole: microfibre, 5 mm memory foam, removable
outsole: TR rubber, 3 mm

Shoe care

kidskin is delicate, so clean it with a damp cloth and no detergents
for scuffs, use a colourless balm, as coloured creams can easily stain the leather
waterproof with a spray for smooth leather, not suede
do not dry near a heater, as delicate leather warps

FAQ

Isn't 5 mm of foam too much for barefoot shoes?

The drop is still zero and there is still room for your toes. The foam does reduce ground feedback, and there is no point arguing otherwise. It is a choice for comfort.

Can I take out the insole and replace it with a thinner one?

Yes, it is removable. Without it, you will be standing on the 3 mm outsole.

How do they differ from the Calisto?

Only in the insole cushioning. Calisto has 3 mm, Ariadne 5 mm.

Why wear barefoot shoes

Why wear barefoot shoes infographic

Parameters

Materials	Smooth leather
Flexibility	very flexible
Fastening	Slip-on
Heel counter stiffness	Soft
Instep height	Low
Shoe height	Low
Ankle shape	Medium
Foot width	Medium Narrow
Season	Spring, Summer
Usage	City
Upper	Skin
Lining and Insole	microfibre
Style	Casual, Formal
Membrane	no
Season	Spring, Summer
Gender	Women's
Colors	Black
Barefoot	yes

Brand Angles

Angles barefoot

A brand of classic styles you can wear around town, to a business meeting, to the theatre or to a job interview.

ANGLES makes modern shoes that, at first glance, look just like conventional footwear. Only once they are on your feet will you discover what makes them exceptional. They fit perfectly, are feather-light, flexible and give your toes plenty of room. The quality of workmanship and the human touch are simply the icing on the cake.

Honest shoemaking

In 2016, one of the few classic Czech barefoot brands was born near Zlín. With an unconventionally English-sounding name: Angles.

Six years later, production moved near Porto in Portugal in search of even higher quality. The region’s shoemaking tradition is similar to Zlín’s, except that the local factories have been innovating their production technologies for many years and building close relationships with their material suppliers.

Honest shoemaking and the gentle care of human hands on every shoe remain, however.

Angles shoes are strictly free of heels, arched insoles, thick soles and supports that restrict the movement of the toes in any direction. They are exceptionally light and let your legs and feet work without restriction. Just as is natural for the feet.

Angles are hand-sewn barefoot shoes that mimic walking barefoot. They are light and flexible, with a roomy toe box, no heels or shaped insoles – exactly the shoes your feet have been dreaming of.

Tested on humans

From the very beginning we wanted to design barefoot shoes that fit our feet perfectly. That is why the development of the first model was preceded by thorough research in cooperation with Tomas Bata University in Zlín.

Hundreds of hours of 3D scanning of exactly 1056 pairs of feet became the basis for the first shoe last, made in 2016. And so the Angles flagship model was born – Socrates. In Portugal it was refined into the model Chronos.

Barefoot polobotky Angles Chronos

Barefoot shoes for every occasion

Angles models are divine not only in name. You can slip your feet into unique minimalist ballet flats, comfortable leather trainers, ankle and Chelsea boots, as well as elegant lace-ups for every occasion.

You do not have to give up some models even in winter, as we have added warm faux fur, a membrane and a winter insole. Interestingly, we make the shoes in two widths – in sizes 37 to 42 for narrower feet and 41+ to 46+ for wider feet.

Barefoot boty Angles Nyx

Materials & production

Developing each new model takes roughly six months to a year, during which the shoes are cut, assembled and sewn by hand while being fine-tuned to perfection millimetre by millimetre. The lasts reflect the real angles and characteristics of human feet. The sole is specially designed to achieve the optimum balance of strength and flexibility. It combines pliability with long durability. The same goes for the upper, which withstands demanding elasticity and flexibility tests. Thanks to the unique properties of the leather / upper material, the shoes are practically indestructible. You will walk thousands of steps in them. Literally.

The most important piece that holds the whole barefoot puzzle together is the human touch. It accompanies each shoe from choosing the right leather to the final caress when it is packed into the box. Countless hours of honest handwork and the finest materials make Angles truly divine.

– Honest craftsmanship –

Angles are barefoot shoes made with a love of craftsmanship

Supremely comfortable, high-quality and stylishTOP brand

Angles is footwear without compromise – no heels and no restrictions that would limit the natural movement of the foot. Just lightness, freedom and room to move in every direction. A classic style and shoes that will last you for years. Take advantage of a great offer and get yours right now.