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BAREFOOT VALIDATION

What does it mean that our shoes are validated as barefoot?

At KOOPS, we believe in transparency and in providing real guarantees about our products. This is why we work with UMANA – Footwear Biomechanical Center, an independent and internationally recognized laboratory that evaluates whether a shoe can truly

Why are not all "minimalist" shoes barefoot?

Today, many brands use terms such as “natural”, “minimalist”, or even “barefoot” without any scientific validation. However, a shoe with a thick sole, internal reinforcements, or low flexibility may not respect the natural movement of the foot, even

Why is this validation important?

Because it ensures that our shoes have been tested by an external, scientific and objective entity. UMANA is not a brand, a distributor, or an influencer: it is an independent laboratory.Their validation guarantees that KOOPS is a brand committed to