Footnotes

Footnotes is where we share the journey behind Notace. The ideas, inspirations, and lessons that shape our footwear. From the spark that started it all to the design principles we live by and the future we’re building, this is the place to go beyond the shoes and discover the story behind them.
International Mountain Day: Finding Higher Ground With Every Step
International Mountain Day: Finding Higher Ground With Every Step
|Cedric Scotto
Mountains have a way of quieting the world.  They rise above the noise, the hurry, and the daily demands to remind us of something simple: when you move with intention,... Read more...
What Does “Zero Drop” Really Mean?
What Does “Zero Drop” Really Mean?
|Cedric Scotto
You’ve probably heard the term zero drop before, but what does it actually mean? Simply put, a zero-drop shoe has the same amount of cushioning from heel to forefoot. There’s no height... Read more...
Grounded on the Fall Trails
Grounded on the Fall Trails
|Cedric Scotto
There’s something special about trail running in the fall. The air turns cool and crisp, the trees shift into their golden tones, and the earth seems to hum with quiet... Read more...
What Exactly Is a Wide Toe Box?
What Exactly Is a Wide Toe Box?
|Cedric Scotto
When we at Notace say our shoes have a “wide toe box,” we’re really saying this: the front of the shoe actually matches the natural shape of your foot.  Read more...
Why Barefoot?
Why Barefoot?
|Cedric Scotto
At first, the phrase barefoot shoe might sound like a contradiction. After all, how can you be barefoot while wearing shoes? And with so many terms out there—minimalist, natural, zero-drop—it’s... Read more...
The Journey Behind Notace
The Journey Behind Notace
|Cedric Scotto
It all started with a simple goal: staying in shape and building endurance. Growing up... Read more...