Last Updated on 26.01.2023
Celebrating an anniversary, a birthday, invited to a wedding? Or just need dressier shoes for work? Now that’s no longer a problem. With its wide range of barefoot shoes for special occasions, Shapen has made sure that you always look fabulous while enjoying all the luxury that barefoot shoes offer.
The Slovakian brand of more stylish barefoot shoes Shapen was founded by Mia, who started toying with the idea of launching her own brand of barefoot shoes back in 2016. Namely, most of the barefoot footwear on the market at the time was only suitable for sporting activities.
Mia wanted to bring barefoot footwear to the business world with her brand Shapen. With her wonderful sense of aesthetics, she has designed many designs over the years that make barefoot shoes look no less stylish than if you were wearing conventional shoes.
Their first model was the Tulip ballet flat, which was quickly followed by Ivy and Fleur. In the following years, Shapen added many more sandal and ballet flats models in two different widths. All of their shoes are named by plants.
I have followed the Shapen brand since its very early days and it is great to see the company grow so successfully. In this review you will be able to find reviews for all their models that I have tried so far.

Disclaimer: I got the shoes as a gift for the review, and I bought the black handbag myself. As always, all opinions expressed here are my own. I am also affiliated with Shapen, which means I may receive a small commission if you use my discount code BOSENOGICE5 when you buy their shoes (at no extra cost to you).
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1. General information
1.1 General
- Brand: Shapen
- Sizes: 36-43
- Tested on: woman, medium-wide feet, 26.3 cm long and 10 cm wide, low instep, skinny ankles with narrow heel, fin-shaped foot (see my how to measure guide and foot type)
1.2 Sole
The Shapen sole is made of rubber and is 3 mm thick. It is thin and firm, but all shoes can be rolled into a roll. It requires a little more force to bend lengthways, but some sole colours are more flexible than others (the sole of my Fleur model is the softest).
Both closed shoes and sandals have an added leather insole or footbed (sandals), under which 2 mm thick foam is inserted to add a minimal feeling of softness and cushioning. The foam is a good counterbalance to the thin and firmer sole.
1.3 Length
Women’s models are available in sizes 36-43, but the internal widths and lengths of each model vary. I recommend that you always check the measurements given on their website for each individual model before purchasing.
For most Shapen models I wear a size 41 (foot length 26.3 cm), for some models I need a size 42 – see the individual model descriptions for details. Please note that open sandals require less space in front of the toes than closed shoes.