{"id":8331,"date":"2021-04-27T06:58:00","date_gmt":"2021-04-27T13:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpshoe.com\/?p=8331"},"modified":"2023-11-16T12:02:22","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T20:02:22","slug":"benefits-barefoot-shoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpshoe.com\/benefits-barefoot-shoes\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefits of Barefoot Shoes [10 Reasons to Wear Them]"},"content":{"rendered":"

Using barefoot shoes can be a positive experience. It needs to be done right in order to avoid injury, but the benefits can be great! Connecting to the ground when wearing barefoot shoes can be a good experience. It’s a great way to develop foot strength naturally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are <\/strong>10 benefits of Barefoot shoes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Your foot muscles get stronger so you can absorb impacts better and have better foot control.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Your arch gets stronger and is able to absorb impacts better.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. You’re less likely to have a heel strike when running and more likely to have mid- or forefoot strikes, which means less impact on joints.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Your ankle can get stronger for better control and stability.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Your leg muscles and the Achilles tendon will be more natural without a raised heel, leading to less injury<\/a>.<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. You start to get more toe strength, so you have better biomechanical movement and likely better foot control.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Your toes don’t get squished together and can splay for added stability and fewer problems such as bunions and hammertoe.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Your foot receives more sensory input, which means better communication with your brain, so you can walk and run more naturally.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9.  Your shoes are lightweight, so they feel like they’re almost not there. Some runners can perform a faster run with lighter shoes.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. \u00a0Barefoot shoes can provide comfort, protection, traction, and breathability. They can<\/strong> be used for the gym, walking, running, or just getting out of the house.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Barefoot shoes tend to benefit those who wear them in many ways but require individuals who have generally healthy feet and a healthy weight<\/a>. If you’re not there, yet you can work on getting your body and feet ready to wear barefoot shoes. \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Who Should Wear Barefoot Shoes?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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    Barefoot running can have health benefits for your feet and body, but it can also cause problems for your feet and body if you’re not ready.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Those who are ready<\/strong> to take their running to a new level can benefit from running in shoes that allow your foot to run in a more natural manner. But\u00a0your feet need to be strong,<\/strong>\u00a0and you need to\u00a0get used to these types of shoes\u00a0<\/strong>over time. Walking in barefoot shoes for several months might be a good way to get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It’s a good idea to consult others<\/strong> who have been doing barefoot walking and running and watch videos about how to get started. If you plan to use your shoes for running, it will likely take you a few months to get started safely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You know you ready when:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n