✅ Premium Full-Grain Leather
✅ Zero Drop, Wide Toe, Flexible
✅ All day natural comfort
✅ Free exchanges
✅ 30 Day money back guarantee
Sizes are US. Size down if a half size.
Description
The Jefferson Derby - Our barefoot Derby made from premium full grain leather. We only work with tanneries that hold a Gold rating from the Leather Working Group (LWG)—the highest environmental standard in the industry. LWG-certified leather means responsible water and energy use, controlled chemical management, and reduced environmental impact.
Details
Premium Full Grain Leather
Wide Toe
Zero Drop
Faux Heel
Flexible
Slip On
Product Video
Barefoot Dress Shoes for Professionals
Traditional dress shoes cause joint pain, poor posture, & toe squeezing.
OAKA's give you all the comfort & benefits of barefoot shoes while remaining stylish for the office and special occasions.
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Free Your Feet
Our aim is modern comfort. We redesigned the dress shoe from scratch to be wide toe & zero drop allowing your toes to splay and your gait to strike naturally.
Timeless Style
We created special cutouts in the outer sole to mimic a professional heel without actually adding any height. We combined this with classic styles to provide comfort and a clean look.
These cutouts double as outlets for our hidden tread system, normally found in sneakers, that helps prevent hydroplaning.
Premium Leather
We only use full-grain leather and only work with tanneries that hold a Gold rating from the Leather Working Group (LWG)—the highest environmental standard in the industry. LWG-certified leather means responsible water and energy use, controlled chemical management, and reduced environmental impact.
Freedom Through Natural Movement
Zero Drop
OAKAs have a zero drop inner sole allowing you to walk as if barefoot. This means your toes and heel sit at equal height to each other to the ground.
This improves posture and aligns your gait.
Wide Toe
Our shoes come with a wide toe box allowing your toes to splay as they naturally would helping to improve balance and reduce foot pain.
Flexible Sole
Our whole shoe is soft and flexible for comfort and foot mobility, unlike rigid traditional dress shoes.
Anti Slip
We also made OAKAs anti-slip through a hidden open tread outer sole that reduces hydroplaning.
Similar to sneakers however we use our faux heel cutout to allow water to displace without having to show the treads on the outside.
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.8 / 5 from 105 reviews.
Nicely made and comfortable. I wish the shape could be a bit more like the Adams- these super-wide toe boxes just can’t help but looking a bit like “special” shoes!
The initial size was a little small but having received the next size up, all was good.
Applying the shoe can be a little 'different' as the opening is relatively small and the tongue can get dragged in as your foot goes in.
However, once you get a technique going it is a lot easier.
Once you get p and walking it is like wearing a pair of comfortable slippers.
Magnificent!
Excellent shoe - it has a wide toe-box for natural foot expansion and zero heel drop simulating barefoot walking. The non-slip outsole is excellent, and the footbed is very flexible. (I now have three pair)
Excellent shoe - it has a wide toe-box for natural foot expansion and zero heel drop simulating barefoot walking. The non-slip outsole is excellent, and the footbed is very flexible. (I now have three pair)
I ordered two pairs. The first pairs that arrived were too big. The return was super simple. The shoes are little challenging to get on. The insoles are comfortable but really grab socks when trying to put your foot in. I would suggest unlacing one of holes prior to initially putting them on. My only complaint with the shoe is the heel, I cannot wear dress socks with them. I have to wear athletic socks for the heels to be comfortable for me.
I love walking in them and they look conventional enough that I don't seem to get attention from anyone (the goal). The heel back was actually wearing into the back of my heel though. I ordered "Heel Grips Liner Cushions Inserts for Loose Shoes" through Amazon, and that saved the day. Maybe I could have used a half size smaller shoe? I don't think you offer half sizes though. Still, I like the shoes after my modified heel back intervention.
Elastic laces coupled with fabric on tongue are a problem preventing the foot from easily getting into shoes. The tongue sticks on the socks fabric necessitating loosening the top lace by pushing out of its hole.
We accept exchanges and returns within 30 days of receipt. You can see full details at our Returns & Exchanges Page.
Are the insoles removable?
Yes, our insoles are removable. Replace them with any others you prefer.
What is the stack height of the shoes?
Stack height is about 11mm.
What if I'm a half size?
We suggest sizing down. But no worries, you can exchange for free to make sure you get the right size.
When will I get my order?
There are two shipping options. Our standard option shipping times typically takes 3 to 5 days while our expedited takes 2. International orders typically can take up to 2 weeks to arrive. All orders usually ship out of our warehouse within 48hrs of purchase.
Can I use my own laces?
Yes, the laces are removable and you can use regular laces with your OAKAs.
