Warm summer weather means wearing less clothes, spending more time at the beach and at the park, and freeing yourself from stifling winter clothes and heavy shoes. While sandals and other light footwear is a great way to keep cool in the heat, many of us prefer to go completely shoeless in hot weather, whether on the sand at the beach or while hanging around the pool.
The shoe-free life, however, is fraught with danger. Sharp objects, spurs, rocks, and hot pavement can all make walking around without shoes on particularly uncomfortable. The danger of slipping presented by bare feet on wet surfaces is also difficult to ignore. Shoes can be difficult to do away with completely, even in the hottest weather.
Fortunately, a new crowdfunding project being run on popular crowdfunding platform Kickstarter is offering shoe-free enthusiasts the ability to enjoy the barefoot lifestyle without risking damaging their feet or slipping on wet surfaces.
The Nakefit is an innovative new foot protection device that places a protective layer over the bottom of the feet with unique cutting-edge materials, making it possible to walk freely without shoes wherever you want.
In this article, we’ll check out the Nakefit Kickstarter campaign and find out what it offers to help you decide whether it’s the right foot protection device for your needs.
What Is The Nakefit?
The Nakefit is the brainchild of Sabato Alterio and Michele Di Lauro, who created the Nakefit solution in Italy with the assistance of an extensive design and research team.
The Nakefit is a unique solution in the footwear market- the creators of the Nakefit have removed the laces, sides, and top from their footwear design to create a disposable, one-use sole that attaches to the bottom of the foot with an irritation-free adhesive.
Using the Nakefit is extremely simple- by simply peeling a protective layer away from the top of the Nakefit sole, users are able to stick the Nakefit to the bottom of their foot to protect it from hot ground, sharp objects, and slippery surfaces. When finished using the Nakefit, consumers simply peel it off and throw it away.
NakeFit Design & Construction
The Nakefit is constructed entirely from a durable flexible plastic polymer that is cut-resistant and is manufactured using sustainable practices that don’t harm the environment. Each Nakefit sole is resistant to scrapes and damage, and offers an elastic design that stretches to accommodate all foot sizes.
The adhesive used to attach the Nakefit to the user’s feet is completely hypoallergenic, and doesn’t cause irritation or allergic reactions. Surprisingly, the adhesive bond created by the Nakefit is also waterproof and is rated to last an entire day of activity, making it ideal for trips to the beach.
NakeFit Pricing & Availability
The Nakefit Kickstarter program is currently underway, and has already achieved more than 400% of its original €20,000 goal. The minimum pledge amount to receive the Nakefit product is €30, which provides backers with a 10 pack of Nakefit soles in a color choice of either black, pink, or light blue.
Three sizes are currently available via the Kickstarter page, offering specific solutions for men, women, and babies in all color options.
If you’re a fan of the barefoot lifestyle but are tired of suffering through calluses, burned feet, scratches, scrapes, and slips, the Nakefit Kickstarter campaign is definitely worth backing.
