North Velora Pro - Hands-free Barefoot Shoes
North Velora Pro - Hands-free Barefoot Shoes
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North Velora Pro – Step In and Go. No Hands, No Bending, No Fuss.
North Velora Pro is our first fully slip-in barefoot shoe, built from what you asked us for. With our Hands-free Technology, you step in standing up and walk out the door. There's no bending down, no laces to tie and no shoehorn. Until now you had to choose between shoes that are easy to put on and shoes that are good for your feet. Velora Pro gives you both: all the natural benefits of a barefoot shoe, in a light, breathable sneaker you can get on in seconds.
Why North Velora Pro makes every day easier:
- Hands-free StepIn Heel: The reinforced, flexible heel folds under your weight as you step in, then springs back and holds your heel while you walk, on stairs too. It's ideal if bending down is hard on your back, hips or knees.
- Elastic No-Tie Laces: They look like ordinary laces but never need tying and never come undone. They stretch as you step in and keep the fit snug all day, with nothing to fiddle with and no loose lace to trip on.
- Breathable, Seam-Free Knit: The feather-light knit lets air flow freely, so your feet stay cool and fresh. It stretches gently over sensitive spots, and there are no hard seams pressing where it hurts.
- Waterproof Toe Guard: The front of the shoe has a waterproof material that protects your toes from wet grass, puddles and splashes. It also adds durability where sneakers usually wear out first.
- Comfort Sole, Designed for Barefoot Walking: The thin, flexible sole bends with your foot, so the small muscles in your feet get to work again. You feel the ground beneath you, which supports your balance, while the sole still gives comfortable steps on everyday surfaces.
- Natural Toe Freedom: Like all our shoes, the Velora Pro has a wide, foot-shaped toe box. Your toes can spread out naturally, and there is room for bunions and swollen feet.
Quick Facts:
- Unique Feature: Our easiest shoe to put on. Thanks to Hands-free Technology, you just step in and go.
- Usage: Spring to autumn. Perfect for daily walks, errands, travel and busy days on your feet, and for anyone who finds tying shoes difficult. It looks like a normal sneaker, so it goes with everything from jeans to chinos.
- Posture: A Zero-drop sole keeps your heel and toes on the same level, just like standing barefoot. This promotes a straighter posture and takes pressure off knees and back.
- Colours: Navy, Lavender and Light Grey, each tone-on-tone with a soft white sole.
- Fit: Fits like your other North shoes. If you're between two sizes, choose the larger one.
- Care: Machine washable at 30°C.
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!
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.
★★★★★ Trusted by 50,000+ customers – step in, no bending
Developed with clinicians
We work to combat common foot problems
Shoes that let your feet do their own work. Pick the problem you recognize and we'll explain what happens inside the foot — and what North does differently.
Foot pain
Most commonNorth Footwear
At North Footwear, we know foot pain shouldn't dictate your day. That's why we build our shoes the opposite way to conventional footwear — we let your foot do the work it was built for:
- Zero drop, flat sole lets your foot land in its natural position, so weight spreads evenly instead of being pushed onto your heel or forefoot
- Thin, flexible sole keeps your foot in contact with the ground — your body feels every step and adjusts the landing itself, instead of cushioning hiding it
- Soft, bendable construction follows your foot's own roll through each step, so muscles and joints move freely instead of being locked into a moulded shape
- Clean interior with no built-in support structures removes the pressure points that rub and chafe through the day
- Wide toe box gives your toes room to spread and carry your weight the way they're meant to — not squeezed into a pointed shape
Plantar fasciitis and heel pain
Affects a third of usAt North Footwear, we know that when your heel hurts, every step is a decision. That's why we build our shoes the opposite way to conventional footwear — the goal isn't to prop the foot up, it's to let it work again:
- Zero drop, flat sole keeps your heel and forefoot level, so the load spreads across the whole foot instead of concentrating in one spot with every step
- Thin, flexible sole lets your foot feel the ground and adjust its own landing — your body softens the step, rather than a heel wedge doing it for you
- Bendable construction that follows your foot lets the arch flex and rebound through the step the way it's built to, instead of being held still by a moulded shape
- Clean interior with no built-in support structures removes the ridges and edges that press on a sensitive heel through the day
- Wide toe box gives your toes room to spread and share the load, so your foot carries you across its full width
Bunions
caused by narrow shoesAt North Footwear, we know that with bunions, most shoes are the problem. Ours are built the opposite way — wide where your foot is wide, and soft where it needs to give:
- Wide, foot-shaped toe box follows the natural outline of your foot instead of tapering to a point, so the widest part of your forefoot sits where it actually is
- Soft, flexible uppers move with the bump rather than pressing against it, so nothing forces the joint inward with every step
- Adjustable closures let you set the fit to your own foot, not to a shoe last that assumes everyone's the same shape
- Thin, flexible sole and zero drop keep your weight off the forefoot and spread it across the whole foot, instead of tipping it forward onto the joint that already hurts
- Smooth interiors with no seams or support structures over the joint remove the ridges and stitching that rub a sensitive area raw
Diabetes
At North Footwear, we know that feet change through the day — they swell, they get tender, and by evening most shoes feel a size too small. Ours are built to give, not to squeeze:
- Wide, foot-shaped toe box leaves room for your foot to spread and swell without the sides pressing in
- Soft, non-binding uppers move with your foot instead of gripping it, with no tight bands across the top
- Smooth, seamless interiors remove the stitching and ridges that rub tender skin
- Adjustable closures let you loosen off in the afternoon and take it back in the morning
- Light, flexible construction means less shoe on your foot at the end of a long day
Flat feet
At North Footwear, we see flat feet differently. Your arch isn't a fixed structure that failed — it's held up by muscles, and muscles get weak when something else does their job. Our shoes are built to give those muscles the work back:
- No built-in arch support means the muscles that hold your arch have to engage through every step, instead of resting on a moulded shape underneath them
- Thin, flexible sole lets your foot bend, spread and rebound the way it's designed to, so the arch works as a spring rather than sitting still
- Zero drop, level sole puts your weight through the whole foot instead of tipping it forward and loading the inside edge
- Wide, foot-shaped toe box gives a foot that spreads out room to actually spread out — and lets your big toe sit straight, which is where a lot of the arch's support comes from
- Light, flexible build with nothing gripping your foot removes the pressure points and lets your foot move freely through the day
Stiff joints
Stiff shoes lock the foot into one position. Movement through the toes and forefoot helps the joints work across the whole step.
- The sole follows the movement of the foot
- A smooth roll through every step
- Light shoes mean less to lift
Knee and back pain
A raised heel tips the body forward. Knees and lower back compensate on every step, all day long.
- Zero drop keeps the heel level with the toes
- A more upright posture through the step
- Load spreads evenly further up the body
General information about how the foot works. This is not medical advice and does not replace seeing a doctor or physiotherapist.
01Why it matters
The hardest part of shoes?Getting them on.
Bending down, tying laces and squeezing your heel in – we do it several times a day. For many people that's exactly the movement that's hard, especially when your back, hips or knees object. With Velora Pro, you step in standing up.
Hands-free AND pain-free?
I didn't think it existed. I just step right in without bending down, and the wide toe box leaves my bunions completely alone. No squeezing, no pulling, no pain. Pure everyday magic
02Hands-free technology
Step in.Done. No hands needed.
The secret is in the heel. It's firm and reinforced, so it keeps its shape when you press down – your foot slides straight in, and your hands stay where they are.
Step in – no handsFirm heel – never foldsElastic lacesStep in standing
Slide your toes in and press down with your heel. No shoehorn, no bending.
The heel stays firm
An ordinary shoe's heel folds and gets squashed when you step in without hands. The firm heel on Velora Pro keeps its shape, so your heel slides right in.
…and holds you in place
It hugs your heel securely as you walk – even on stairs.
Bending down
Tying, tugging at the heel – every day.
Step in standing
Your back stays straight the whole way.
03The construction
The first 100% hands-freetrue barefoot shoe.
Slip-in shoes usually come with a thick, raised sole. Barefoot shoes usually mean bending down to put them on. Velora Pro is the first to give you both: everything a true barefoot shoe needs – zero drop, a wide toe box, a flat insole and a thin, flexible sole – and you step in 100% hands-free.
Breathable knitHands-free heelWaterproof toe guardFlat insoleThin, flexible soleZero drop
Heel and toes at the same level – just like standing barefoot.
Wide, foot-shaped toe box
Your toes spread out naturally, with room even for swollen feet.
Machine washable
Washable at 30 °C – easy to keep fresh.
Moves with your foot, every step
Soft and flexible
The sole bends with every step – only the heel stays firm.
Foot-shaped toe box
Plenty of room for your toes.
043 colours
3 colours,all tone on tone.
Navy, light grey and lavender – each with a soft white sole.
Tap a colour to choose it at the top.
05Good to know
Questions about Velora Pro
Will my heel slip out when I walk?
No. The firm StepIn Heel keeps its shape – it never folds down – and holds your heel securely while you walk, on stairs too. The elastic laces keep the fit snug all day.
Do I ever need to tie the laces?
No. They look like ordinary laces, but they're elastic, so they never need tying and never come undone.
I find it hard to bend down. Is this for me?
That's exactly who we built it for. You put it on standing up, without your hands, so there's no bending at all.
Is there room for bunions or swollen feet?
Yes. The toe box is wide and foot-shaped, and the seam-free knit stretches gently over sensitive spots.
Can I wear it in the rain?
The waterproof toe guard protects against wet grass, puddles and splashes. The knit upper is made to breathe, so for snow and slush we recommend North Arctic.
Which size should I choose?
It fits like your other North shoes. If you're between two sizes, choose the larger one – and exchanges are free if it isn't right.
06Fall sale · bundle & save
One for every day, one for best –save up to 30%.
Navy for every day, light gray for spring, lavender for something pretty – or the same colour twice. Choose a colour and size for each pair and untick what you don't need. The bundle discount comes off automatically.
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Pair 1 · Velora ProThis pair
$99.00
$159.00Colour · Navy blueChoose a size for each ticked pair.
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Pair 2 · Velora Pro
$99.00
$159.00Colour · Light grayChoose a size for each ticked pair.
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Pair 3 · Velora Pro
$99.00
$159.00Colour · LavenderChoose a size for each ticked pair.
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The discount is added automatically in the cart – no code needed.
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