Dear Customers,

We do hope you're remaining safe, sane and hopeful in these challenging times. It's pretty clear everyone's life is getting upended by Corona and we hope you're coping with the changes. 

For us, the imminence of massive change first became clear 2 weeks ago, on a Saturday afternoon, when our Berlin shop was eerily quiet. Every day since was the same and, on Tuesday, we took the same step as other "non essential" businesses in Berlin, by closing our doors for who-knows-how-long.   

We've never felt quite as "non-essential" a business as we do right now. And our hearts go out to those businesses that do remain vital to keeping society functioning, and are striving to overcome new complexities to do so. We think in particular of our friends who run a bakery, a grocery store and a restaurant and we're throwing what support we can behind them. 

We're also mindful that our customers, many of whom have become friends down the years, will be going through their own difficulties. But if you'll forgive us a gross generalisation about the people who tend to buy our shoes, you are some of the brightest, most optimistic and cheerful people we've ever encountered - you've kept our spirits up when business was tough, and we have no doubt you have "the right stuff" to make it through the present situation. 

We'd wager new shoes are very low on your current to do list. But, when the time comes, rest assured that our web shop is still very much open for business, as is the DHL shipping service we use to deliver your shoes. It turns out shippers are considered "essential" workers (we salute you, DHL)!

We do expect that any online orders we get over the coming weeks will be crucial to tiding our business over until better days. So, if you do find yourself feeling financially secure enough to fall into a daytime reverie about high quality handmade construction, lusciously soft calfskin lining, and achingly simple minimalist good looks (which we assure you will be very "in" on post-apocalyptic Earth), please do think of us. And know that we are always grateful for your custom.

In the mean time, stay safe, be kind to yourselves and others, enjoy whatever show you're binging & Happy Spring!

The ATHEIST Team /

David, Nana, Katrin, Hugo & co. 

Behold, our Upcycled Christmas Tree Coat Stand, which can be yours for the right bid (all proceeds going to those affected by the Australian bushfires). 

Read more

We were charmed, this morn (and rendered very broody) by this lovely little slice of new fatherhood, only to realise two hours later it's a customer of ours! 

Beautiful work, as always, by Humans of New York. 

Read more

ATHEIST Shoes is 7 years old!

Happy Birthday to us!!

7 years ago, we opened for business. And, somehow, we're still here! It's been a blast, through countless bumps, highs and surprises - new friends, unexpected journeys and thousands upon thousands of ridiculously comfortable shoes. It's fair to say we're feeling emotional... maybe even a tad proud. 

We're especially grateful to you, our customers, and we'd like to take this opportunity to say "Danke" for all the support and faith (!) you've shown us down the years. 

Whilst we can't offer you a slice of cake (without logistical difficulties) we would like to share with you a 7% discount on all our shoes* (exactly 1% for every year of our existence).... just our humble way of saying thank you.

Simply insert the discount code HappySeven! on the checkout page of our webshop and rejoice as a whole 7 percentage points of price melts into non-existence. 

Chin chin and here's to the 14% discount we'll offer in 2026! 

Love, the ATHEIST Team
xxx

* discount ends on 7th July 2019

Read more

We're super excited to launch DAS MATT (black) - our first foray into the nerve tingling world of rubberised leather. It's kind of what unami is to the food world, with a deeply satisfying and stimulating (in a bassy kind of way) touch and appearance.

Check out the boots here, and get your pre-order in snappish, lest disappointment be your lot! 

Read more



We're looking for nice, bright, warm and outgoing humans to join our team. 

2 to 3 positions, part-time or full-time. 

Read more

Breaking up is hard to do, but we hadn't redesigned our webshop since ATHEIST launched in 2012... so, out with the old, in with the new! 

If you see anything amiss or not working as it should be, please let us know so we can fire the person responsible.

Otherwise, enjoy the new-and-improved digital ride! 

A visual homage to the hard work and craft of our wonderful shoemakers: Paulo, Hugo, Fatima, Artur, Jose, Susana, Maria, Mafalda, Carolina and Elisabete.

Read more

Read more