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.
Why We Recommend 'Walk' And Why We’re Partnering with Gait Happens
Why We Recommend 'Walk' And Why We’re Partnering with Gait Happens
|Cedric Scotto
At Notace, we spend a lot of time thinking about movement. Not just running. Not just training. Not just performance.  Movement as something bigger. Something that starts long before race... Read more...
What Is Zero Drop? Your Complete Guide to Neutral Platform, Zero Drop Shoes
What Is Zero Drop? Your Complete Guide to Neutral Platform, Zero Drop Shoes
|Cedric Scotto
If you've spent any time browsing running forums, minimalist footwear blogs, or the Notace shoe collection, you've probably come across the term neutral platform or "zero drop." It sounds technical,... Read more...
Michi: Why We Built It
Michi: Why We Built It
|Cedric Scotto
Over the last few years, the industry has gone all in on one idea: More.  More cushion. More foam. More rocker. Read more...
As We Grow, We Share
As We Grow, We Share
|Cedric Scotto
When we first launched Notace, our shoes were priced at $180. That number wasn’t arbitrary. It reflected small production runs, premium materials, responsible manufacturing, and the reality of building something... Read more...
Why We Don’t Need Another Shoe Brand
Why We Don’t Need Another Shoe Brand
|Cedric Scotto
Every founder goes through a few defining stages when starting something new. The first is always the same: identifying a need. Or more accurately, recognizing the absence of a real... Read more...
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...