Queridos amigos,

Sabemos que la espera está siendo un poco más larga de lo esperado, y queremos agradecer sinceramente vuestra paciencia y apoyo.
No hemos estado ausentes, sino completamente inmersos en un emocionante proceso de transformación.
Después de 16 años, hemos decidido rediseñar por completo nuestro concepto de calzado.

Estamos creando algo completamente nuevo: un diseño que prioriza la forma natural del pie. Esto nos ha llevado a rediseñar suelas, hormas y moldes para lograr un objetivo claro: ofrecer más espacio y libertad a vuestros pies, garantizando comodidad y salud, sin renunciar a la calidad y el diseño que definen a Dolfie.

Durante el último año y medio, hemos investigado, probado y diseñado sin descanso. Contamos con la colaboración de expertos para desarrollar hormas que respetan la anatomía del pie y suelas innovadoras zero drop (sin inclinación entre el talón y la punta), ideales para mejorar la postura, fortalecer los músculos del pie y reducir tensiones articulares. Además, nuestras suelas están fabricadas con goma natural y materiales reciclados, reafirmando nuestro compromiso con el medio ambiente.

Sabemos que la espera puede parecer larga, pero os aseguramos que cada día estamos más cerca. Si queréis un adelanto, podéis echar un vistazo a las imágenes que hemos ido compartiendo; son solo un pequeño avance de lo que está por venir. Muy pronto podréis descubrir nuestros nuevos modelos, diseñados para revolucionar la forma en que camináis, cuidando vuestra salud y el planeta.

¿Por qué este cambio?

¿Sabías que los zapatos convencionales pueden deformar tus pies? Nosotros tampoco lo habíamos considerado, hasta que las señales fueron imposibles de ignorar.

Todo comenzó con nuestro hijo de 10 años. Cada vez que usaba nuestros zapatos, o cualquier otro calzado convencional, se quejaba de incomodidad y terminaba queriendo quitárselos. Familiares y amigos también nos comentaron lo mismo en varias ocasiones. Fue una auténtica llamada de atención. ¿Cómo no lo habíamos notado antes?

Decidimos investigar a fondo, y finalmente entendimos el problema: los zapatos convencionales no respetan la forma natural del pie, lo que puede provocar múltiples problemas de salud.

Nuestros pies son una obra maestra de la naturaleza, diseñados para moverse con total libertad y sensibilidad. Sin embargo, gran parte del calzado convencional limita ese movimiento natural, afectando nuestra postura y nuestra forma de caminar.

El calzado barefoot respeta la anatomía natural del pie, permitiéndole moverse tal como fue diseñado. Con suelas finas, flexibles, sin inclinación (zero drop) ni amortiguación excesiva, te ayuda a reconectar con el suelo, fortaleciendo los músculos, mejorando tu equilibrio y promoviendo una pisada más natural.

Más que un simple tipo de calzado, barefoot es una filosofía: caminar con libertad, sentir cada paso y redescubrir el movimiento en su estado más puro.

Fue entonces cuando tomamos una decisión radical: rediseñar todo desde cero. Nuevas hormas, nuevas suelas, nuevos moldes y una revisión completa de nuestro proceso de producción. Sabíamos que sería un desafío enorme, pero también era el único camino posible.

Además, nos dimos cuenta de que la mayoría de los diseños barefoot que encontrábamos no acababan de convencernos. Esto nos motivó todavía más a aceptar el reto y crear algo realmente especial: un calzado que no solo cuide la salud de tus pies, sino que conserve el diseño y la calidad que definen nuestra marca. Este desafío se convirtió en la chispa que impulsó esta emocionante aventura.

Para nosotros, este cambio significa mucho más que diseñar un calzado respetuoso. Es un compromiso con la libertad, la salud, la conexión y el equilibrio. Es ofrecerte una forma de caminar sin limitaciones. Una vez pruebas este tipo de calzado, no hay vuelta atrás. Tus pies piden libertad, y eso es exactamente lo que queremos ofrecerte.

Queremos que cada persona viva esta experiencia de libertad a su manera. Por eso, cada par incluirá dos plantillas:
Una de 8 mm, ideal para quienes se inician en el barefoot, ya que proporciona una mayor sensación de amortiguación y facilita una transición cómoda, y otra de 3 mm, para quienes buscan una experiencia más pura y cercana al suelo, en sintonía con el concepto barefoot.

Además, lanzaremos una colección para niños, porque creemos que ellos merecen crecer con los pies libres, permitiendo que su desarrollo natural se dé sin restricciones.

Si es tu primera vez utilizando este tipo de calzado, ten en cuenta que tus pies necesitarán un período de adaptación. Con el tiempo, notarás cómo se fortalecen y recuperan su forma natural. Este proceso puede variar según cada persona, pero te aseguramos que, al final, tus pies te lo agradecerán. Para quienes son nuevos en el barefoot, recomendamos comenzar con la plantilla de 8 mm para facilitar la transición.

Un consejo que queremos compartir: camina descalzo siempre que puedas. Y cuando uses calzado, elige uno que respete tus pies.

¿Fecha?

Apunta Abril en tu calendario…porque ese será el mes! Ya queda menos…están a punto de salir del horno!

Gracias por ser parte de esta evolución. Vuestro apoyo lo significa todo para nosotros.

Dolfie Paradise Blog

THE TERM «PARADISE»
DERIVES FROM ANCIENT PERSIAN AND MEANS
«PROTECTED GARDEN»
WE ARE THE GARDENERS WHO MUST PROTECT THIS
PLANET
ALL LIVING THINGS
AND TAKE CARE OF ONE ANOTHER

– DOLFIE PARADISE

A Personal Reflection on Leather and Sustainability

I have been vegan for many years, yet our Dolfie collections include leather shoes, a reality that has always been a deep moral dilemma for me. Naturally, we receive messages questioning how I can be vegan while working with leather.

My answer, which may not resonate with everyone, is that as long as people continue to consume meat, leather remains a byproduct of the food industry. All the leather we use comes from this source, giving it a second life rather than letting it go to waste. Additionally, in my humble opinion, leather is still one of the most durable and high-quality materials for shoemaking, which ultimately extends the lifespan of our products and reduces overconsumption.

Many brands proudly promote vegan alternatives made from apples, grapes, cacti, corn, and other plant-based sources. While these innovations are exciting, they often rely on plastic components (such as polyurethanes) to achieve durability. And as we all know, plastic pollution is one of the biggest threats to our environment and wildlife.

At Dolfie, we are committed to responsible and ethical practices, continuously researching non-toxic, sustainable materials that can truly replace animal leather without compromising quality. Our Save the Ocean project is an example of this commitment, transforming ocean-collected plastic into fabric and giving waste a new purpose.

We believe sustainability is about making conscious choices and using resources responsibly. Thank you for supporting us on this journey toward a more ethical and environmentally friendly future.

– Bárbara de Assis, Co-founder of Dolfie

I feel like I’m in the wrong world.
‘Cause I don’t belong in a world where leaders take decisions
only to better themselves and to fuck everyone else. I don’t.
Our society is run by insane people for insane objectives.
How does killing each other solve the world´s problems? Any problem.

There must be parallel universes out there where this does not happen
where politicians are noble, governments work for unity and peace, and where we take care of one another.
And whatever universe that is that’s the one where my heart lives in.

– Dolfie Paradise – IMAGINE PEACE

We come from the stars. We all do.
You, me and all the ones who lived before and all the ones yet to come.
The stars were our first home. The second was water. The third is earth where we get to feel what it is to be alive.
We are only here for a little while, a certain number of breaths, a glimpse in the lifetime of the universe
Yet, each and every one of us comes to earth with a gift and a purpose.

It is our responsibility to ask ourselves: Why are we here?

There was a long time when the earth lived and didn’t know human beings yet.
All the land made of ice, then fire and then water.
Millions of years past and the earth transformed herself over and over again until all elements came into balance just enough to hold us.
The first humans that walked on earth did it so gently as they knew earths skin was the supplier for food, water and air and they thanked her for all.
And every time the children laughed, she smiled.

The earth has never needed us to survive.
But somehow the universe called us into being anyway.
She gives us everything we need to live, and only asks for one thing in return:
For us to take care of her
Can you do this? Can we do this?
There is no greater love than this.

We have lost our way. They call this progress and for progress we have destroyed the land, poisoned the rivers and the oceans and killed all living species.
We have a choice to make: Continue down the path of devastation and keep fighting with each other
Or to come together and rewind, unwind and restore as much as we can.
Who does it serve to make dumps of the oceans, to destroy the forests, poison the land and kill all living species?
If the Earth heals, We heal too.
We are made of rivers, made of soil, we are the sky, the stars, we are the oceans.
It´s our choice.
(Thank you JOEANN)

– DOLFIE PARADISE

Modern culture revolves around money, fame, and appearances. With the rise of social media, this obsession has spread like wildfire. We find ourselves more disconnected than ever, lost in a world of curated images and empty validation.

Our screens feed us an illusion, 24/7. Watch long enough, and it starts to feel real. The lines between reality and entertainment blur, and we become trapped in a cycle of comparison and discontent.

Materialism has become the new spirituality.

Consumerism promises happiness but delivers only fleeting satisfaction. The more we chase, the more we crave. A never-ending loop of wanting more, feeling less. If we can’t be rich, we want to at least feel rich. A toxic dream sold to us as success.

We are told to stand out, to gain recognition. But in the pursuit of wealth and status, we often lose sight of what truly matters. The world glorifies excess, fast cars, big houses, and flashy logos meant to signal superiority. But is that real fulfillment?

In the race for more, we’ve forgotten the values that once grounded us, community, connection, purpose. Our culture is drowning in narcissism and decadence, but the good news is, we don’t have to follow the current.

There’s another way.

True wealth isn’t measured in money, but in meaning. In the lives we touch, the love we give, the authenticity we carry. It takes courage to step away from the noise, to redefine success on your own terms.

Stay humble. Avoid the distractions. Be real. Be kind. Give love and always be thankful.

– DOLFIE PARADISE

The Cost of War and the Power of Peace

History has shown us that war brings nothing but destruction, suffering, and loss. If we truly understood this, would wars still exist?

Why do wars happen?

Wars are not fought for freedom or justice. More often, they are driven by power, greed, and control. A small elite profits from conflict, shaping narratives, manipulating governments, and influencing the media to keep the war machine running.

Divide and conquer, a tactic used for centuries to keep people divided, making it easier to control them. Whether through politics, religion, race, or class, those in power fuel division to maintain their grip on society.

They thrive on fear. They need us to turn against each other, to see enemies where there are none. Meanwhile, the war industry flourishes, nations arm themselves, and unimaginable amounts of money are spent on destruction instead of progress.

But what do ordinary people truly want? Peace. A simple life with their families, safety, and a future built on cooperation rather than conflict.

The real battle isn’t between nations, it’s between greed and humanity. And real change doesn’t start with governments; it starts with us.

We can choose unity over division. We can reject the fear they sell us and build a world where respect, dignity, and kindness define our progress.

Because in the end, we are all the same, and we all have the right to be here.

Be kind. Stay true. Spread love. Peace begins with you.

«When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.» – Jimi Hendrix

– Dolfie Paradise

DON’T BUY DOLFIE

UNLESS YOU’RE READY TO THINK DIFFERENTLY.

UNLESS YOU’RE PREPARED TO CHANGE YOUR PERSPECTIVE ON YOURSELF AND YOUR LIFE.

BECAUSE YOU’RE GOING TO BE A DIFFERENT PERSON.

BE MINDFUL OF WHAT YOU BUY. TAKE A MOMENT TO STOP AND THINK:

DOES IT MAKE YOU A BETTER PERSON? IF YES, GO FOR IT. IF NOT, MOVE ON.

THE WORLD IS FULL OF NICE PEOPLE. BE ONE.

– DOLFIE PARADISE

MADE FOR NICE PEOPLE ONLY.

Have you stopped believing in God?
More or less.
Why? Is it because of all the suffering in the world?
That’s a part of it, yes.
But don’t you see, that’s exactly why there has to be a God. If this world was all there is, how could we bear it?
I can explain why God allows the suffering.
No need to explain, I do know the arguments. it’s about free will, isn’t it.
No, but if you understood properly, you’d believe.
Look, as far as I can see, the world’s a frightening place where things happen that aren’t fair
and there isn’t really any meaning to any of it.
And in the end, we all get wiped out.
We can’t bear that, so we invent God and heaven to reassure ourselves it’ll all work out in the end.
I don’t think that’s a bad thing to do.
I just happen to think it’s not true.

You’re wrong. God exists. It’s like love. You don’t tell love. You feel love.

Ok, I believe in LOVE you see…but God…

DOLFIE PARADISE

These are crazy times. The world feels out of control, driven by greed and cruelty.

Our society is run by a corrupt elite serving their own interests.

Do you really think the people in power care about you, me, or our families? They don’t. Not about the planet, not about our future. Their only goal is control.

They say there’s no money to feed the poor, shelter the homeless, or protect the environment… but there’s always money for another war. Billions poured into weapons, conflicts, and propaganda, while people struggle just to get by. Nothing is more profitable for these institutions than war.

Now, more than ever, we need to stand together, take care of ourselves, and support those around us.

Caring is what truly matters. Kindness, making people feel seen and valued, that’s our real superpower. We all have it.

By staying connected, aware, and united, we can change what’s wrong in the world today and make it right.

Never stop fighting for peace, because when we give up, they win.

And we’re not letting that happen.

Dolfie Paradise