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Incredible shoes, i use them everyday and have a pair for both indoors and outdoors.
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These shoes genuinely got rid of my lower back pain, still trying to figure out how that's possible!
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North Motion Elite - Active Barefoot Sneakers
Excellent 4.7|501 Reviews
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These shoes genuinely got rid of my lower back pain, still trying to figure out how that's possible!
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DESCRIPTION
North Motion Elite – Designed for Performance, Created for Freedom.
North Motion Elite is the premier choice for those who refuse to choose between a stylish sneaker and optimal foot health. With its elegant finish and advanced barefoot construction, it empowers you to move effortlessly through life—whether you're heading to the gym, the office, or enjoying an active weekend in the city.
Overcome Everyday Obstacles – Here’s How We Help:
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Feeling Locked and Stiff in Ordinary Sneakers? Many stylish shoes are built in a way that deactivates your foot muscles. Motion Elite features an extremely flexible sole that allows your foot to work naturally, strengthening your feet with every step you take.
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End-of-Day Foot Fatigue? Tired feet are often the result of shoes forcing your feet into unnatural angles. Our "Zero-Drop" technology aligns your center of gravity and reduces the load on your back and knees, helping you stay on the move longer.
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Struggling to Match Health with Style? Let’s face it—many barefoot shoes look "different." Motion Elite is designed with a modern, minimalist aesthetic and classic lacing, making it look like a premium sneaker while hiding an advanced orthopedic interior.
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Cramped Feeling and Poor Fit? The high-quality knitted mesh upper conforms to your foot, providing a personalized fit instantly. No hard edges to cause blisters—just a soft, breathable feel that lasts all day.
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Balance Issues? The wide, anatomical toe box provides a broader base to stand on. This improves your natural balance and proprioception (your body's ability to sense the ground), ensuring you walk more securely and stably.
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Unique Feature: Our most versatile "lifestyle" model, combining elite performance with a timeless sneaker design.
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Best For: The ultimate all-rounder. Perfect for walks, light workouts, and as a stylish everyday shoe for any occasion.
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Fit: Classic lacing that offers maximum control and stability around the midfoot.
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Sole: A thin yet durable sole that provides the ultimate "barefoot" ground contact.
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Care: Machine washable (30°C, air dry). It retains its shape and color even after many washes.
SHIPPING & RETURNS
We know how important it is to receive your new shoes quickly. That is why we process and dispatch your order immediately from our warehouse.
- Lightning-fast processing: Your order is packed and shipped within 24 hours after your purchase is completed.
- Fully trackable: As soon as your order ships, you will receive a tracking number via email, allowing you to easily follow your package all the way to your door.
If you have any questions about your delivery, our friendly customer service team is always here to help!
12 MONTHS WARRANTY
North Footwear is dedicated to one mission: keeping your feet healthy, comfortable, and pain-free. We carefully select premium, sustainable materials that deliver real performance and lasting relief.
We know that buying shoes online requires trust. That is why we stand firmly behind our craftsmanship. Every pair comes with a full 12-month warranty - giving you complete peace of mind with every step you take.
★★★★★ Thousands of customers loves our shoes!
North Motion Elite
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Barefoot shoes should be roomy. We recommend choosing a size that gives you 0.5 – 1.0 cm of extra space in front of your toes for optimal comfort.
How to measure your feet
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Place a piece of paper on a flat floor against a wall. Ensure the edge is perfectly flush without any gaps.
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Stand on the paper with your heel firmly against the wall. Put your full weight on the foot for accuracy.
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Mark the tip of your longest toe and measure the distance. Now you have the full length of your foot!
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North Relief Plus
Excellent 4.4|789 Reviews
€82,95€166,95
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North Air Lite
Excellent 4.8|476 Reviews
€81,95€161,95
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North Tide
Excellent 4.5|234 Reviews
€71,95€129,95
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North Terrain
Excellent 4.8|297 Reviews
€85,95€194,95
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North Step Pro
Excellent 4.3|129 Reviews
€76,95€133,95
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North Active Pro
Excellent 4.5|222 Reviews
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North Nova
Excellent 4.9|57 Reviews
€78,95€147,95
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North Flow Plus
Excellent 4.7|76 Reviews
€71,95€129,95
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"I was unsure at first—spending this much on shoes felt risky. But with free shipping and a 30-day guarantee, there's nothing to lose."
The Science
Why thousands are making the switch to North
Your feet contain over 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Rigid soles prevent them from engaging — causing them to atrophy over time.
Over 200,000 nerve endings in each foot provide critical balance data to your brain. Thick soles block this feedback loop entirely.
When feet can't move naturally, the ankles, knees, hips, and spine compensate — creating pain far from the original source.
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What does the experts say?
Healthline
"The 5mm zero-drop sole is showing impressive results for long-term foot posture improvement."
Orthopedic Proof
"North Footwear's approach has now been confirmed by studies on improving joint health and protecting the lower back."
Sports & Health
"Using a naturally wide toe-box, they are the first to achieve effective comfort without the disadvantages of traditional narrow shoes."
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Riktigt sköna, har använt skorna i 3 månader nu och måste medge att dem hjälper verkligen kroppen. Min ryggsmärta har blivit mycket bättre och jag känner att svullnaden i fötterna har gått ner. Rekommenderar verkligen North
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Absolutely love these. Chose the beige model, Relief plus. They are perfectly wide for my feet and really flexible. The packaging you get aswell, amazing!
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Really good. Bought two pairs with bundle, great pricing!
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Absolutely love the feeling of these. This is my second pair from North, got a great deal on their latest release. If you are new to barefoot shoes, the trick is to just stick with them. They will hurt in the beginning but trust me! After your feet has adapted you will feel the difference
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My daughter persuaded me to try these barefoot shoes, though I must admit I was rather doubtful at first. I’ve suffered from dreadful bunions for years, but what a wonderful difference! The wide front means my toes aren't pinched at all. After a few months of wearing them, the nasty ache has completely gone and my bunions have practically disappeared. It took my legs a week or so to get used to the flat soles, but they are so comfortable now. A marvelous investment.
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As an RMT & Reflexologist, I 100% recommend these shoes! The comfort of the foot in the shoe allows for a natural feel. The little intrinsic muscles in the feet & the ankle are allowed to fire which helps to naturally strengthen, thus reducing discomfort. I bought a pair for my husband as well, who loves them, so we bought our 2nd pair! Love them & would (& do) recommend them to my patients!
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Helt fantastiskt! Jag har gått från att ha daglig smärta i mina fötter till att kunna ta flera timmar långa promenader i skogen igen. Detta är utan tvekan den bästa investeringen jag gjort för min kropp på väldigt länge. Rekommenderar dem starkt till alla som lider av liknande fotproblem!
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Så glad att jag hittade dessa! Har letat efter bra barfotaskor till min dotter ett tag och North-skorna är verkligen toppen. Sulan är extremt mjuk och följsam, och den breda tåboxen gör att tårna inte kläms ihop alls under dagen. Hon vägrar ha sina gamla vanliga gympaskor nu och springer helt obehindrat på förskolan. De är dessutom lätta för henne att ta på och av själv. Kommer absolut att köpa nästa storlek när hon växer ur dessa!
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These shoes have saved my walks. I was using athletic and another brand of barefoot shoes when walking my dogs and my feet and ankles began hurting when I walked my dogs. Out of desperation I tried the Peak shoes and my feet and ankles have not bothered me. I can walk my dogs pain free. I also tried to remove the buckles from the Relief Plus's and it was possible to lace them normally. Recommend!
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Väldigt sköna och flexibla
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Absolutely love these
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As a 60-year-old with stiff knees, these have been a game-changer, but you must transition slowly. I made the mistake of walking too far on day one and my calves paid for it.
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Så otroligt lätta! Känns knappt att man har dem på sig. Går milen i dessa utan problem.
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Really like my Norths. Got them after 4 days and at first they felt a bit weird to walk in (my first time wearing barefoot shoes). Now after 3 weeks my feet has got used to the thin sole and I can feel my body adapting to it! My back pain has been reduced a lot and also my Hallux Valgus. Really recommend
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Har själv burit barfotaskor i 5 år nu. Med vetskapen jag har fanns det inget annat alternativ än att köpa ett par till sonen. Hittills är han mycket nöjd, han älskar flexibiliteten och att dem är breda framtill
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I tried these as a last ditch effort to help my leg pain. I have fibromyalgia and neuropathy in my legs. After 4 12 hr shifts in a row my legs are in excruciating pain! While these didn’t completely eradicate the pain they helped tremendously!! I can still get up and walk comfortably with minimal pain at the end of my shifts! They fit loosely, I’m a size six and they fit comfortably with and without socks. Love this color!!
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Slängde iväg mina gamla inlägg, fötterna bygger upp sig själva i dessa efter bara några veckor. Kan inte vara mer nöjd än så här.
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Väldigt sköna
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Otroligt sköna! Personerna på North har riktigt lyckats med komforten kan man säga!
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Ok, got them after 4 days. I really like the wide toe box, my toes can finally breathe
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Bra och sköna. Gillar att skorna inte behöver knytas
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Har inte kunnat använda vanliga skor efter att ha testat barfotaskor i en vecka. Bästa valet jag tagit!
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Super!
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Perfekt
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Knäna gör inte alls lika ont sedan jag bytte till zero-drop. Vilken skillnad!
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Går turer hver dag nå uten vondt i beina. Disse fortjener virkelig terningkast 6. Fantastisk passform og kvalitet som føles som den vil vare i mange år fremover.
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Love them!
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Supersnygga och väldigt bekväma. Hade önskat att de fanns i lite fler färger bara.
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Fantastisk kvalitet. Romslige og lette, klemmer absolutt ingen steder.
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Helt greie sko til hverdags, men jeg synes de er litt for varme på sommeren.
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Gode sko, og veldig bra kundeservice da jeg måtte bytte størrelse.
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Köpte hem 3 par med paketpriset. Blev förvånansvärt nöjd, min man också.
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Endelig sko som faktisk er formet som faktiske menneskeføtter. Veldig fornøyd.
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Amazing. Using the for walks, yoga and also inside sometimes. Can't take them off:)
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I feel very grounded and secure in these. No more tripping over thick, clunky soles.
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My sciatica has dramatically improved since wearing these zero-drop shoes.
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Good shoes, but the courier left my parcel out in the rain which was frustrating.
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I like them but sometimes i feel the ground a bit too much
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Really happy with my three shoes that I bought. They arrived to the wrong adress first but the North customer service helped me and the managed to get them straight to my door.
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Best everyday shoes I've bought in years. Worth absolutely every penny.
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Very comfortable and spacious, but I wish they had a bit more grip for muddy trails.
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My toes can finally spread out properly. Brilliant, anatomical design. Will buy another pair!
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Ordered the wrong size by mistake. Had to return them, but the quality looked very good.
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Healed my plantar fasciitis completely. I am walking 5 miles a day again!
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Tossed my expensive custom orthotics in the trash. These shoes are all I need now.
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Solid barefoot shoe. A little stiff right out of the box but breaks in nicely.
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My balance has improved so much. I feel incredibly safe wearing these to the store.
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No more squeezed toes or blisters. Simply the best footwear I own.
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They are okay, but I prefer a tiny bit more cushion when walking on concrete all day.
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I wish I had found these twenty years ago. The chronic knee pain is just gone.
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Love the wide toe box! Perfect for standing all day at work without getting fatigued.
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An absolute standing desk essential. My hips feel perfectly aligned now.
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Bought a second pair immediately after trying the first. Insanely comfortable!
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Sehr bequem! Meine ewigen Rückenschmerzen sind durch diese Schuhe viel besser geworden.
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Génial pour mes articulations. Je marche sans douleur pour la première fois depuis des années.
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Tolle Schuhe mit viel Platz für die Zehen, aber der Versand dauerte etwas lange.
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Très légères et souples. Parfait pour les longues promenades en ville.
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Endlich Schuhe, die den Zehen wirklich Platz lassen. Hervorragende Qualität.
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La chaussure est bonne pour la posture, mais la couleur est un peu différente de la photo.
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Ich fühle mich sehr sicher beim Gehen. Kein Stolpern mehr wegen dicker Sohlen.
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Fini les douleurs aux genoux. Un vrai miracle pour mon quotidien.
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Gute Qualität, etwas teuer in der Anschaffung, aber das Geld absolut wert.
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Je les porte tous les jours au travail. Un super confort du matin au soir.
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Mina vader fick jobba lite första veckan, men nu kan jag inte ha några andra skor. Fantastiskt.
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Underbara skor! Går lätt och smidigt, känner mig stabil och pigg i benen.
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Meget gode sko for en dårlig rygg. Skulle ønske de var litt mer vanntette.
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I feel like I'm walking barefoot but with perfect protection. Highly recommend.
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Great for my daily walks. The wide toe box is a game changer for my bunions.
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Sehr gute Passform. Man spürt den Boden, was für die Balance sehr hilfreich ist.
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Excellentes chaussures! Ma fasciite plantaire a presque disparu.
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Perfekta skor för oss äldre som vill känna underlaget och undvika att ramla.
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Beste skoene jeg har eid. Bruker dem både på jobb og fritid.
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Really helped with my posture. They run a bit large, so consider sizing down.
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