Bare Feet, Spanish: [ˌpjez ð̞esˈkal.sos]) is the third studio album by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, released on 6 October 1995, by Sony Music Colombia.

Looking to revive her struggling career after the commercial failures of her first two studio efforts Magia and Peligro, she assumed a prominent position in its production.

Pies Descalzos received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who complimented it as a strong debut showing.

Its lead single "Estoy Aquí" peaked at number 2 on the Billboard Latin Songs component chart, and was her first track promoted through an accompanying music video.

The record was additionally promoted through the Tour Pies Descalzos, which visited North and South America and Europe throughout 1996 and 1997.

It became her first track to include phrases in English, performed by the uncredited Howard Glasford,[16] and additionally experiments with elements of reggae music.

[citation needed] "Te Espero Sentada" ("I Wait Sitting") expresses a desire for a romantic partner to be aware of the sorrow his absence brings to Shakira.

[citation needed] "Pies Descalzos, Sueños Blancos" ("Bare Feet, White Dreams") suggests that one is happiest when living a carefree lifestyle,[citation needed] while "Pienso en Ti" ("I Think of You") notes that Shakira thinks more about a lover as times progresses.

[20] Its music video was directed by Gustavo Garzón, and shows various scenes of Shakira holding photographs, sitting in a red chair, and singing in the rain.

[19] In comparison to its preceding singles, the track slightly underperformed, reaching number 11 on the Billboard Latin Pop Songs chart.

[20] Its accompanying music video was directed by Garzón, and films Shakira singing while attending an upper class masquerade ball.

[19] The music video was directed by Garzón,[25] and depicts Shakira dancing with uncredited guest vocalist Howard Glasford, in addition to members of various ethnic groups.

[20] The track did not receive a formal music video, though a performance in Miami during the Oral Fixation Tour was officially released to YouTube in 2009.

[citation needed] In retrospect, Pies Descalzos received generally favorable reviews from music critics, who complimented it as a strong debut showing.

Carlos Quintana from About.com appreciated Shakira's "combination of styles, well thought lyrics and music arrangements", and placed it among her strongest bodies of work.

[19] Jose F. Promis of AllMusic opined that the record "[balanced] heartfelt, earnest ballads with catchy, jangly pop/rock" and was a "solid debut".

[36] In her native Colombia, the album was awarded the "Diamond Prism" by her record label, acknowledging sales of one million units.