About — The Aztharna Story

Aztharna means "imprint" in Basque — and it all starts there.

The story

It all began on a beach in Biarritz. Surfing, holidays, flip-flops in the sand… and over ten years spent crafting custom orthopaedic insoles and sandals for podiatrists, understanding every arch, every pressure point, every foot — because no two are identical.

Oceanfront terrace at sunset, surfboards leaning against the wall

For years, I searched for THE perfect sandal for their patients. The comfort of a custom-made pair… or the style of a summer sandal: you always had to choose. It didn't exist. So, I created it.

Your imprint, your pair

Thanks to Aztharna's exclusive technology, your feet are scanned in 3D directly from your phone: 4 photos per foot, a simple A4 sheet of paper as a reference, and a few minutes is all it takes. We obtain a precise, three-dimensional model of each of your feet — over 20 measurements, going far beyond a simple shoe size.

Each pair is then individually crafted based on your exact measurements. No standard sizes, no compromises.

Orthopaedic expertise

Every Aztharna model is designed with over ten years of expertise in manufacturing custom orthopaedic insoles and sandals, serving podiatrists and their patients: a dual-density footbed — firmer at the back to ensure support and prevent sagging over time, softer at the front for comfort — a non-slip sole, lightweight materials, and always adjustable straps, with buckles or hook-and-loop fasteners. Need an orthopaedic correction? It can be integrated into your pair upon simple request.

The comfort of custom-made. The look of a holiday.

Our models — Bizia, Kalia, Izar, Ibilia… — bear Basque names, like a nod to the land where we were born. Trendy shapes, warm colours, zero medical aesthetic: the support of a custom-made product, the style of a holiday sandal.

Custom black Aztharna flip-flop being worn facing the ocean in Biarritz
The support of a custom-made product, the look of a summer sandal.

Aztharna — every pair is unique, just like your imprint.