Tekapo

Artistic Design Meets All-Day Comfort — The Tekapo Mary Jane
The Naot Tekapo is a women's Mary Jane from the Koru Collection that brings an artistic, effortlessly refined sensibility to everyday comfort footwear. A contemporary interpretation of the beloved Kirei silhouette, the Tekapo is crafted from contrasting leathers and materials — giving each colorway a distinctive, layered visual character — and features elegant cutouts around the ankle that add both visual intrigue and enhanced breathability to an otherwise clean, polished Mary Jane form. The 1" lightweight slip-resistant polyurethane platform sole delivers a zero heel-to-toe drop with superior traction and stability, while Naot's Koru footbed provides the brand's signature anatomical support underfoot. APMA accepted, orthotic-friendly, and available in beautifully considered material combinations, the Tekapo is the Mary Jane that earns every step.

Contrasting Leathers, Ankle Cutouts, Refined Silhouette — Airy Character, Modern Sophistication
The Tekapo's most distinctive design feature is its use of contrasting leather and material combinations — pairing two complementary textures and tones within each colorway to create a shoe with genuine visual depth and handcrafted character that rewards close attention. Each material pairing has been chosen to work harmoniously: the Hunter Green Suede plays against Green Soft Leather, Shiny Black Leather contrasts with Black Velvet Nubuck, Brown Cedar Leather meets Toffee Brown Leather, and Almond Suede complements Stone Nubuck — each combination producing a different mood and versatility range within the same elegant silhouette. The elegant ankle cutouts are the Tekapo's second defining design element — architectural negative spaces around the ankle that simultaneously lighten the visual weight of the shoe, add breathability during extended wear, and give the Mary Jane a distinctly airy, modern aesthetic that sets it apart from a standard closed-upper shoe. Together, these elements produce the Tekapo's signature silhouette: an effortlessly refined Mary Jane that looks as considered and fashion-forward as it is genuinely comfortable.

1" PU Platform Sole, Zero Drop, Koru Footbed — Balanced Comfort, Every Step
The Tekapo's comfort system begins at ground level with its 1" lightweight polyurethane platform sole — a uniformly elevated construction that delivers a 1" heel height and 1" platform height simultaneously, maintaining a zero heel-to-toe drop throughout. This zero drop geometry keeps the foot in a naturally balanced, level position from heel to toe — distributing body weight evenly across the entire sole and reducing the fatigue and joint stress that an elevated heel creates by shifting weight forward. The slip-resistant PU sole provides reliable, confident traction on a variety of everyday indoor and outdoor surfaces. The Naot Koru footbed cradles the foot in the brand's anatomical support system, and the footbed is fully replaceable with a Naot Koru replacement footbed for those who prefer fresh cushioning or require custom orthotics — the Tekapo is fully orthotic-friendly with its removable footbed design. Half sizes should size up.

The Details

• Fit: Medium width; true to size — half sizes size up (EU 36–42)
• Heel Height: 1" (platform sole, zero heel/toe drop)
• Platform Height: 1"
• Heel/Toe Drop: 0mm
• Upper: Contrasting leathers and materials (varies by colorway)
• Footbed: Removable Koru footbed (orthotic-friendly; replacement footbed available separately)
• Outsole: Lightweight polyurethane — slip resistant
• Collection: Koru Collection
• Certification: APMA Accepted; HSA/FSA Eligible
  
• Features: Arch support, cushioned, orthopedic, lightweight, slip resistant, breathable design