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EPISODE · May 13, 2025 · 16 MIN

Drum’n’Barefoot: How Shapen Turned Crowdfunding, Copycat Defense, and Barefoot Passion into a Global Movement

from The Future of Ecommerce · host Dexfinity • Go Beyond

In this episode, the founders of SHAPEN unveil the roots of their barefoot revolution, beginning with a record-breaking crowdfunding campaign and evolving into a powerful movement centered around natural foot health. They share insights into producing high-quality shoes in Portugal, their fight against design copycats, and how they’ve built a deeply loyal barefoot community. Observers will hear how the brand prioritizes both anatomical integrity and ethical production. Co-founder Mia and Marek Štepanovskí, advocates for a return to natural movement, framing footwear as a tool for long-term wellness.What happens when shoes are designed around the human body rather than market trends?Can a family business remain agile on a global stage?Is the barefoot lifestyle the next global health frontier?The Future of Ecommerce podcast series provides insight into the future of business, technology, and society. As a birthday gift to the public, Dexfinity brings it to its 10th anniversary.www.dexfinity.comGo Beyond and Grow your business Globally.Ecommerce Marketing powered by AI.

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