Zero-drop
Your feet are parallel to the ground from heel to toe. Your center of gravity isn't tilted forward, your head sits naturally above your pelvis, and you can stand straight.
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Reclaim the freedom of your toes and feel the ground as if barefoot.
Turn your everyday walk into conditioning, and sharpen your daily creativity.
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Creativity
Boosts creativity
Divergent-thinking test scores rise sharply while walking, with the same effect indoors or outdoors.
Oppezzo & Schwartz, 2014
10 min
Focus & Decision
Restores focus
A 10-minute walking break significantly improves focus, cognitive control, and decision speed.
Fischetti et al., 2024
+2%
Brain Investment
Improves memory
Regular walking (3x/week, 40 min) increased hippocampal volume by 2% and improved memory.
Erickson et al., 2011
−5%
Body Capital
Protects your body
Each additional hour of physical activity cuts the risk of muscle loss (sarcopenia) by 5%.
Li et al., 2025
Concept
CONCEPT 1
Engage your toes
In the simple act of walking, a forgotten sensation returns. With every step, your toes catch the ground and you feel yourself moving forward under your own power. When your feet are truly engaged, it raises the quality of everything—standing, walking, running—and brings back a dialogue with your body.
CONCEPT 2
The perfect balance of softness and a barefoot feel
The liberating sensation of feeling the world with the soles of your feet, and the comfort of being able to continue walking on modern streets. This is an unprecedented wearing experience that allows you to enjoy two things that were originally a trade-off at the same time. You can safely entrust your feet to paved roads and long distances without losing the freedom of being barefoot—a barefoot experience you can wear every day.
Key Features
Wide toe
Toes spread out, freed from confinement, gripping the ground and providing a firm footing. It's a liberating feeling for your feet, recalling their natural form.
Minimal Toe-Spring
Instead of being pushed around by your shoes, feel the sensation of propelling yourself forward with your own feet. The subtle curvature encourages a natural walking rhythm.
Midsole (13mm)
Made with a material that combines repulsion and cushioning, it feels comfortable against the soles of your feet. It reduces the burden during long walks and supports comfortable walking.
A last with a secure heel fit
We've designed an original last that conforms to Japanese foot shapes. It allows room for the toes while providing support for the heel and instep, balancing comfort with beauty.
Heel shape that makes it easy to slip your foot in
We've redesigned the opening and heel shape for smooth foot entry. This achieves both ease of putting on/taking off and stability while wearing.
Product
PathOne
The origin of NEULO, pursuing ultimate comfort.
Stripping away unnecessary embellishments, we achieved an upper that perfectly fits the foot.
Experience an unprecedented, natural walking sensation.
FIRST WALK — From the pre-release experience event
first steps
My toes move.
"The feeling of freely using my toes and firmly treading on the ground was so pleasant, I felt like walking a bit more."
Snug fit
"A fit that clings to your feet. I wanted to keep walking because I didn't get tired even after walking a lot."
Even if it's your first pair
"They were easy on my feet, lightweight, and very comfortable to walk in. I think even beginners could wear them comfortably."
"Walking home in my everyday shoes, I realized how little I had been using my toes."
"When standing, there's a sense of security from being able to shift my weight onto my heels."
"I'm probably going to be sore from using muscles I've never used before. But I really enjoyed it."
"The flat contact surface is really refreshing. In a good way, I felt like it was 'standing firmly'."
"The moment I switched back to my old shoes, the discomfort was incredible. It felt like I was wearing 'something' stiff and with low mobility."
"I was surprised at how much my toes lift in my regular shoes, and how different a flat sole feels."
"Going up and down the station stairs, my feet felt lighter than usual in these shoes."
* From the questionnaires of the advance experience sessions held from February to May 2026, responses immediately after a 30-minute test walk are excerpted as-is (some parts omitted for readability).
