5 Reasons to try our Barefoot shoes
Being barefoot means being at home, comfortable and stress-free. We all appreciate this freedom, whether on the lawn or on the cool floors of our home. The ability to uncurl our toes and feel connected to the ground is a comforting feeling. Of course, modern life doesn't allow us to get rid of our shoes, but that doesn't mean we have to give up the feeling of being barefoot!
If you've never tried a barefoot shoe before, this discovery could transform every step of your day. The natural freedom of the foot is essential to its health.
Here are our favorite reasons why you should try our barefoot shoes:
1- SAY GOODBYE TO RESTRICTIVE SHOES
If you wear conventional shoes, you're probably very familiar with the "end of day sigh" when you finally take them off. Barefoot shoes are designed to be wider than the average shoe. They therefore conform to the natural shape of the foot, which allows your toes to spread out and alleviate that feeling of constriction.
They are so comfortable that you will probably forget to take them off when you walk through the door of your home.
2- YOUR POSTURE WILL THANK YOU
When it comes to your feet, even a small heel lift can change the alignment of the rest of your body. Incorporating a heel elevation into conventional shoes shifts posture forward. This changes the entire alignment of the body and can cause unnatural stress on the joints.
A barefoot shoe has zero rise. The height of the rear part of the sole is identical to that of the front. As the biomechanics of the body are not modified, your limbs will be free to work as nature intended, leaving room for a naturally healthier posture.
3- FOLLOWS THE NATURAL SHAPE OF THE FOOT
Place your foot on any shoe currently on the market and you'll notice something pretty obvious: your foot has a different shape than the shoe! It is also a risk factor that causes up to 70% of women to develop a bunion during their lifetime.
Our 'Barefoot' shoes follow the natural shape of the foot, ensuring that your toes are not crushed. This leaves them free to swerve with each step, helping to create a solid foundation for the movement.
4- INCREASED BODY AWARENESS
Humans are made to feel. We have over 200,000 nerve endings for this purpose. There's a huge amount of sensory information that helps your brain understand what's happening beneath your feet with each step so it can guide your movements.
Putting squishy padding or stiff heels under the foot makes this task much more difficult, because the sensory information the brain relies on becomes muffled.
Instead, a barefoot shoe uses a very thin (yet very durable and puncture-resistant) sole, designed to maximize sensory information useful to the brain.
5- WEARING BAREFOOT SHOES IS BEING ECO-RESPONSIBLE
Conventional footwear impacts foot mobility and often requires production processes that also impact the environment.
Wearing shoes barefoot means using as little material as possible between the feet and the ground, which reduces the parts and processes needed to make them.
