Introducing Bohempia Barefoot Sneakers at Roam Barefoot

We’re so excited to finally share some news we’ve been working towards for a while:

Bohempia barefoot sneakers are now available in New Zealand, right here at Roam Barefoot.

Pre-orders are officially open and will run until midnight on 22 March. This is our first launch with Bohempia, starting with two of their most popular styles: Herlik and Felix.

If you’ve ever loved the look of classic sneakers like Converse Chucks or Adidas Sambas but wished they were better for your feet, these styles are going to be especially exciting for you!

What is Bohempia?

Bohempia is a barefoot footwear brand based in Prague, Czech Republic, known for creating minimalist sneakers that combine timeless design with natural movement and sustainable materials.

Bohempia shoes feature an anatomical foot-shaped design, flexible soles, and zero drop, allowing your feet to move naturally while still looking like the sneakers you already love.

Their mission is simple: to create stylish barefoot footwear that’s also sustainable and responsibly made.

Why We Chose to Work With Bohempia

At Roam Barefoot, we’re very selective about the brands we partner with.

When we discovered Bohempia, a few things immediately stood out to us.

1. Classic sneaker style — without compromising your feet

So many iconic sneakers look great but are incredibly restrictive for the foot.

Most traditional sneakers:

• have narrow toe boxes
• force the toes into unnatural shapes
• have stiff soles
• sometimes include raised heels

Bohempia reimagines those classic designs as true barefoot shoes, meaning they have:

• a foot-shaped toe box
• thin, flexible soles
• zero-drop construction
• lightweight materials

The result is a shoe that looks familiar but feels completely different on your feet.

2. Two width options (including truly wide barefoot shoes)

One of the biggest reasons we fell in love with Bohempia is that every style is available in both regular and wide.

Many barefoot brands still struggle to accommodate wider feet, and we know a large portion of our community needs that extra space.

Having both options means far more people can find a comfortable fit, whether they have average or wide feet.

3. Sustainable hemp materials

Bohempia’s signature material is hemp canvas, which offers some incredible benefits.

Compared to cotton, hemp:

• requires significantly less water to grow
• uses fewer agricultural chemicals
• produces higher yields on less land

For your feet, hemp is also:

• naturally breathable
• moisture-wicking
• antimicrobial
• extremely durable

It’s one of the most environmentally friendly and practical materials you can use in footwear.

4. Ethical European manufacturing

Bohempia keeps its production close to home.

Their shoes are made in Europe, primarily in the Czech Republic and Romania, working with skilled shoemakers and long-term manufacturing partners.

This ensures:

• fair labour conditions
• high quality craftsmanship
• transparent production standards

As a small, values-driven brand ourselves, this approach really resonated with us.

The Two Bohempia Styles Available at Roam Barefoot

For our first launch, we’re starting with two standout models.

Herlik – The Barefoot Alternative to Converse

The Herlik is inspired by the iconic Converse-style sneaker, but redesigned with barefoot principles.

It keeps that classic high-top sneaker look while offering:

• a foot-shaped toe box
• a thin 4 mm flexible sole
• breathable hemp canvas uppers
• zero-drop design
• both regular and wide fit options

If you’ve ever wished there was a barefoot alternative to Converse, the Herlik is exactly that.

Felix – The Barefoot Alternative to Adidas Sambas

The Felix takes inspiration from vintage football trainers like the Adidas Samba.

It features the classic T-toe design, giving it a sporty, timeless look while still being a proper barefoot shoe.

The Felix includes:

• a wide anatomical shape
• flexible natural rubber soles
• breathable hemp uppers
• recycled vegan suede details
• regular and extra wide fit options

For anyone searching for a barefoot alternative to Sambas, this is one of the best options available.

Shipping is expensive from Europe for individual pairs of shoes!

We love making barefoot shoes more accessible in New Zealand, so rather than having to pay exorbitant shipping and not being able to return, you can now get them here in New Zealand at Roam Barefoot.

We've launched Bohempia as a pre-order, which means:

• orders are open now
• pre-orders close midnight on 22 March
• shoes will then be ordered directly from Bohempia and shipped to customers once they arrive (estimated delivery is 2-3 weeks)

Pre-orders allow us to bring in amazing brands like this without holding large amounts of stock, which helps small businesses like ours continue offering great barefoot options in New Zealand.

We Hope This Is Just the Beginning

Our hope is that Bohempia will become a regular part of the Roam Barefoot lineup.

We’d love to offer their shoes during our regular pre-order windows and eventually expand into more of their styles as well.

However, that will depend on how this first launch goes. If the response is strong, it makes it much easier for us to continue working with Bohempia and bringing more of their designs to New Zealand.

Explore Bohempia at Roam Barefoot

If you’ve been looking for:

• barefoot shoes in New Zealand
• a barefoot alternative to Converse
• a barefoot alternative to Adidas Sambas
• sustainable barefoot sneakers

Bohempia might be exactly what you’ve been waiting for.

You can explore the Herlik and Felix styles now, with pre-orders open until midnight on 22 March.

We’re incredibly excited to introduce this brand to our community, and we can’t wait to see what you think.