this post was submitted on 09 Jul 2023
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Barefoot Shoes

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A community ti discuss barefoot and minimalistic shoes, for whom likes to give their feet freedom and enjoy a more primal feeling while walking, running and hiking.

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Rule 0 of transitioning to barefoot shoes is: take it easy! Give your body as much time as it needs - and then some - to avoid doing more harm then good!

For unshod and actual barefoot content, visit the barefoot community!

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For those in the UK, BBC radio did a programme this week looking at the evidence surrounding barefoot and minimal shoes and their claimed benefits.

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[–] AToM_exe 2 points 1 year ago

I love barefoot toe shoes but you have to get used to them. If you're using them regularly, they're so much more healthier on your joints. Basically all your weight is just on your muscles and achilles tendon.