Joe Nimble - HumaraToes Sandals - Men / Women (CLEARANCE)

Functional footwear is the next evolution in shoe design and manufacturing; a synthesis of traditional shoe-making wisdom and modern engineering technology. Just like traditional footwear before crazy fashion trends; functional footwear is designed on an uncompromisingly foot-shaped-asymmetrical last for optimum foot function but is constructed using modern materials and production techniques for maximum comfort and performance.

In the morning, your foot is up to four millimetres shorter than in the evening because the muscles get tired during the course of the day and your foot gets longer as a consequence. This has to be taken into consideration. It is also important that the foot can roll naturally without any hindrances. To do this, it needs sufficient width and length. If the shoe is too tight, you can jolt the bones and cartilage in your foot. The space is also important for good blood circulation in your foot and for having warm feet - without any pinching.

Joe Nimble do not usually need different widths because their shoes do not narrow towards the front but follow the natural, asymmetrical shape of the foot.

No but the upper material in the instep area is a bit tighter due to significant anatomical differences between women's and men's feet. All Joe Nimble functional footwear follows the toefreedom® principle developed by Christian Baer almost 40 years ago.

That depends on the wearer, his/her weight, how he /she walks and how often he/she wears the shoes. Usually the soles last 2-3 years.

When you purchase Joe Nimble shoes, you get the best leather and highly innovative soles. The shoes are sewn by hand and are made to last a long time and provide you with the ultimate in comfort. And you should not compromise when it comes to your feet. You need them every day for an entire lifetime!

Between 80 and 100% of the leather used for clothing, furniture and footwear is tanned with the aid of chromium. Joe Nimble use this process too. The leathers are tanned with chromium (III) salt. This is a natural, non-toxic element which we also absorb with our food. Unfortunately, a lot of people associate the word ‘chromium’ with toxicity or have heard about limits on chromium (VI) being exceeded. That is something completely different. Chromium (III) salts are not considered to pose a health risk. The vast majority of people do not have any problems, despite their skin coming into close contact with shoes or clothing.

Advantages of chromium-tanned leathers:

• they are very soft
• they are twice as tear-resistant
• the leathers are lighter
• the leathers can be impregnated more easily and dyed better
• the leathers are more resistant to fading

All of the tanneries plus all of the leathers and other materials used at BÄR comply with the relevant European standard and are personally checked by Christof Bär. However, this is another area where they are constantly evolving. They always give preference to environmentally friendly and sustainable materials. It is worth noting, however, that vegetable production processes also use chemicals – they’re just made from natural (rather than synthetic) substances. A lot of customers also don’t know that vegetable-tanned leathers often undergo subsequent chromium tanning, meaning that these leathers are not free from chromium.

In rare cases, it is possible for some dye to be transferred from leather, which then discolours other materials, such as socks or the skin. This could be caused by lint from suede. For example, nubuck leathers are sanded during the production process. This leaves some loose dust, which can have a discolouring effect. By contrast, oiled leathers are usually treated with a coloured wax. This can be transferred, just like shoe polish. Dark lining leathers are most prone to discolouring in when they become damp and are rubbed. In other words, sweaty feet heighten this effect. Joe Nimble could simply seal the surface using chemicals, which is how most lower-quality shoes are treated. However, that also prevents moisture from being absorbed. Their tips for preventing shoe discolouration:

• Use dark socks when you first wear the shoes.
• Rub the shoes with a damp (not wet) cloth dipped in a vinegar-water solution to remove excess dust and dye.
• Use hairspray to fix the dye.
• Apply talcum powder to your feet (and the inside of the shoes, if you like) – this reduces moisture

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