In 1942 when the members of a small collective farming community in Israel's Hula Valley began making shoes in a one-room workshop on Kibbutz Naot Mordechai, the idea that years later their shoes would be worn around the world was unimaginable. What started as the simple notion that one is most beautiful when one is comfortable, has not only evolved Naot into a worldwide brand, but a way of life.We call them shoes of peace, each pair is a product of collaboration. Crafted by hand through the combined efforts of people from different cultures and backgrounds, Naot shoes are ethically made using sustainable methods with materials of the highest quality. Fine Italian leathers and our signature insoles combined with advanced designs, make for an unparalleled combination of quality, fashion and comfort.Naot's uniquely engineered insoles are made of natural cork and latex and lined with a supple suede lining, creating a flexible and shock absorbing base of superior support that is designed to replicate the shape of one's foot, much like a footprint left behind in the sand. Your feet work too hard… Allow them to soak in the oasis that is a pair of Naots!