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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.
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 |
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.
| 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 |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
