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"LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO WEAR PAINFUL SHOES"

KICK OFF YOUR SHOES!

Discover the health benefits of 

walking with  barefoot shoes

01

What are barefoot 

shoes

02

The science behind

03

4 reasons why you 

should wear it

04

How to transition to 

barefoot shoes

First of All, What Are 
Barefoot Shoes?

The ‘barefoot’ in barefoot shoes refers to the sensation provided by the shoes, which is as close as possible to barefoot walking or running while wearing shoes. Barefoot or minimal shoes are designed to limit the foot’s natural freedom of movement as little as possible while increasing strength and agility. Barefoot footwear still protects your feet from the weather and rough terrain, but with less shoe. They’re characterized by minimal midsole cushioning and, in particular, a lack of beefy heel cushioning.

Traditional running shoes typically have a “heel-to-toe drop” of 10 to 12 millimeters (meaning they have an additional 10-12 millimeters cushioning underneath the heels in comparison to the toes). Minimalist shoes, on the other hand, typically have a drop of fewer than 8 millimeters. They may also have no drop at all (“zero-drop” or “balanced cushion” shoes), which means your heel and forefoot are at the same levels as when you’re barefoot.


The Science 
Behind the 
Importance of 
Barefoot Shoes
 

Our feet have a myriad of nerves. Our tongues, hands, faces, and feet are all very sensitive to touch, so wherever the body packs in nerves are often an important area. Touch travels from the skin and associated areas to the brain, where it is able to create a constant detailed living map of our bodies. This map allows us to make important movement decisions. The more detailed our brain map, the more accurately and quickly we can respond to our environment. 
In layman’s terms, this is one definition of proprioception.

Consider someone who has excellent balance, and proprioception, and is in tune with their body. They step down a curb, they slip and quickly correct this slip before injuring themselves.
A person with poor balance, feet in shoes from a young age, and a lack of proprioception, on the other hand, experiences the same environmental factor, a slip. They are unable to make a quick adjustment and fall, thus breaking their ankle. The same situation, but two very different outcomes.

Barefoot shoes can help your whole body feel better and more aligned.

1.

 Strengthen the Muscles in Your Feet

Barefoot shoes do not force your feet into a specific position; instead, they hug your feet’s natural curve. This allows your feet to move more naturally and in a more aligned manner, as Mother Nature intended. Better alignment allows you to gain strength and move more freely.

 

2.

 Encourages Toe Strength

More toe strength equals better biomechanical movement and overall foot control. Why is toe strength important, you may wonder? The intricate bones and joints in your foot are critical for both balance and lower-body posture. It is critical to have strong toes (and feet) in order to stabilize your posterior chain.

3. 
A More Natural Way of Walking

Our feet were not designed to withstand the hard soles found in most conventional footwear. They can cause foot stiffness, which can lead to foot deformities and posture problems. Barefoot shoes conform to the shape of your foot, allowing you to walk as intended. This means that while wearing barefoot, we can accurately assess our terrain and adjust our posture.

 

4. 

Improves the Connection Between Feet and Brain

When you wear barefoot shoes, your foot receives more sensory information, which means better communication with your brain and allows you to walk and run more naturally. Sensory feedback is information that our feet send to our brain, which helps us understand what’s going on and make quick decisions.

How to Transition to Barefoot Shoes?

Der Schlüssel zum Übergang vom Barfußlaufen zum Minimalismus ist, es zunächst langsam anzugehen. Wenn Sie zum Beispiel immer in Schuhen mit Bewegungskontrolle gelaufen sind, sollten Sie eine Zeit lang auf neutrale Schuhe umsteigen, bevor Sie minimalistischer werden. Wenn Sie bisher neutrale Schuhe getragen haben und es mit dem Barfußlaufen versuchen möchten, können Sie auch schrittweise zu minimalistischen Schuhen übergehen.

Acclimate Your Feet

Stretch your calf and arch muscles gently. Then, if you’re going completely barefoot (no shoes), begin by standing on gravel. You need to strengthen the soles of your feet. After that, you can try for a walk or a quick run on a soft surface such as wet sand, grass...

Gradually Increase Distance

Begin slowly and avoid doing too much too soon. Use the 10% rule: don’t increase your weekly mileage (in barefoot/minimalist footwear) by more than 10% per week.

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"LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO

WEAR PAINFUL SHOES"

 

KICK OFF YOUR SHOES!

 

DISCOVER THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF WALKING WITH BAREFOOT SHOES


"LIFE IS TOO SHORT TO WEAR PAINFUL SHOES"

 

KICK OFF 

YOUR SHOES!

 

DISCOVER THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF WALKING WITH BAREFOOT SHOES

 

01 

What are barefoot shoes

 

02 

the science behind

 

03 

4 reasons why you should wear it

 

04

How to transition to barefoot shoes



 

 

01 

What are barefoot shoes

 

02 

the science behind

 

03 

4 reasons why you should wear it

 

04

How to transition to barefoot shoes



 

 

 

First of All, What Are Barefoot Shoes?

The ‘barefoot’ in barefoot shoes refers to the sensation provided by the shoes, which is as 

close as possible to barefoot walking or 

running while wearing shoes. Barefoot or 

minimal shoes are designed to limit the foot’s

natural freedom of movement as little as

possible while increasing strength and agility. Barefoot footwear still protects your feet 

from the weather and rough terrain, but with 

less shoe. They’re characterized by minimal 

midsole cushioning and, in particular, a lack 

of beefy heel cushioning.

Traditional running shoes typically have a “heel-to-toe drop” of 10 to 12 millimeters (meaning they have an additional 10-12 millimeters cushioning underneath the heels in comparison to the toes). Minimalist shoes, on the other hand, typically have a drop of fewer than 8 millimeters. They may also have no drop at all (“zero-drop” or “balanced cushion” shoes), which means your heel and forefoot are at the same levels as when you’re barefoot.

First of All, What Are Barefoot Shoes?

The ‘barefoot’ in barefoot shoes refers to the sensation provided by the shoes, which is as 

close as possible to barefoot walking or 

running while wearing shoes. Barefoot or 

minimal shoes are designed to limit the foot’s 

natural freedom of movement as little as

possible while increasing strength and agility. Barefoot footwear still protects your feet 

from the weather and rough terrain, but with 

less shoe. They’re characterized by minimal 

midsole cushioning and, in particular, a lack 

of beefy heel cushioning.

Traditional running shoes typically have a “heel-to-toe drop” of 10 to 12 millimeters (meaning they have an additional 10-12 millimeters cushioning underneath the heels in comparison to the toes). Minimalist shoes, on the other hand, typically have a drop of fewer than 8 millimeters. They may also have no drop at all (“zero-drop” or “balanced cushion” shoes), which means your heel and forefoot are at the same levels as when you’re barefoot.

 

The Science Behind the Importance 

of Barefoot ShoeS 

 

 

The Science Behind the Importance of Barefoot ShoeS 

 

Our feet have a myriad of nerves. Our tongues, hands, faces, and feet are all very sensitive to touch, so wherever the body packs in nerves are often an important area. Touch travels from the skin and associated areas to the brain, where it is able to create a constant detailed living map of our bodies. This map allows us to make important movement decisions. The more detailed our brain map, the more accurately and quickly we can respond to our environment. 
In layman’s terms, this is one definition of proprioception.

Consider someone who has excellent balance, and proprioception, and is in tune with their body. They step down a curb, they slip and quickly correct this slip before injuring themselves. A person with poor balance, feet in shoes from a young age, and a lack of proprioception, on the other hand, experiences the same environmental factor, a slip. They are unable to make a quick adjustment and fall, thus breaking their ankle. The same situation, but two very different outcomes.

Our feet have a myriad of nerves. Our tongues, hands, faces, and feet are all very sensitive to touch, so wherever the body packs in nerves are often an important area. Touch travels from the skin and associated areas to the brain, where it is able to create a constant detailed living map of our bodies. This map allows us to make important movement decisions. The more detailed our brain map, the more accurately and quickly we can respond to our environment. 
In layman’s terms, this is one definition of proprioception.

Consider someone who has excellent balance, and proprioception, and is in tune with their body. They step down a curb, they slip and quickly correct this slip before injuring themselves. A person with poor balance, feet in                      shoes from a young age, and a lack of  

proprioception, on the other hand, experiences the same environmental factor, a slip. They are unable to make a quick adjustment and fall, thus breaking their ankle. The same situation, but two very different outcomes.



Barefoot shoes can help your whole 
body feel better and more aligned.

 

1. 

Strengthen the Muscles in Your Feet

 

Barefoot shoes do not force your feet into a specific position; instead, they hug your feet’s natural curve. This allows your feet 

to move more naturally and in a more aligned manner, as 

Mother Nature intended. Better alignment allows you to gain strength and move more freely.

 

2. 

Encourages Toe Strength

 

More toe strength equals better biomechanical movement and overall foot control. Why is toe strength important, you may wonder? The intricate bones and joints in your foot are critical for both balance and lower-body posture. It is critical to have strong toes (and feet) in order to stabilize your posterior chain.

Barefoot shoes can help your whole 
body feel better and more aligned.

 

1. Strengthen the Muscles in Your Feet

 

Barefoot shoes do not force your feet into a specific position; instead, they hug your feet’s natural curve. This allows your feet 

to move more naturally and in a more aligned manner, as 

Mother Nature intended. Better alignment allows you to gain strength and move more freely.

 

2. Encourages Toe Strength

More toe strength equals better biomechanical movement and overall foot control. Why is toe strength important, you may wonder? The intricate bones and joints in your foot are critical for both balance and lower-body posture. It is critical to have strong toes (and feet) in order to stabilize your posterior chain.

 

3. A More Natural Way of Walking

 

Our feet were not designed to withstand the hard soles found in most conventional footwear. They can cause foot stiffness, which can lead to foot deformities and posture problems. Barefoot shoes conform to the shape of your foot, allowing you to walk as intended. This means that while wearing barefoot, we can accurately assess our terrain and adjust our posture.

 

3. 

Strengthen the Muscles in Your Feet

 

Barefoot shoes do not force your feet into a specific position; instead, they hug your feet’s natural curve. This allows your feet 

to move more naturally and in a more aligned manner, as 

Mother Nature intended. Better alignment allows you to gain strength and move more freely.

 

4. Improves the Connection Between Feet and Brain

 

When you wear barefoot shoes, your foot receives more sensory information, which means better communication with your brain and allows you to walk and run more naturally. Sensory feedback is information that our feet send to our brain, which helps us understand what’s going on and make quick decisions.

 

4. 

Encourages Toe Strength

 

More toe strength equals better biomechanical movement and overall foot control. Why is toe strength important, you may wonder? The intricate bones and joints in your foot are critical for both balance and lower-body posture. It is critical to have strong toes (and feet) in order to stabilize your posterior chain.

How to Transition to Barefoot Shoes?

 

The key to making the barefoot/minimalist transition is to take it slowly at first. If you’ve always walked or run in motion-control shoes, for example, try switching to neutral shoes for a while before going more minimalist. Alternatively, if you’ve been wearing neutral shoes and want to try barefoot, start by gradually transitioning to minimalist shoes.

Acclimate Your Feet

Stretch your calf and arch muscles gently. Then, if you’re going completely barefoot (no shoes), begin by standing on gravel. You need to strengthen the soles of your feet. After that, you can try for a walk or a quick run on a soft surface such as wet sand, grass...

Gradually Increase Distance

Begin slowly and avoid doing too much too soon. Use the 10% rule: don’t increase your weekly mileage (in barefoot/minimalist footwear) by more than 10% per week.

How to Transition to 
Barefoot Shoes?

The key to making the barefoot/minimalist transition is to take it slowly at first. If you’ve always walked or run in motion-control shoes, for example, try switching to neutral shoes for a while before going more minimalist. Alternatively, if you’ve been wearing neutral shoes and want to try barefoot, start by gradually transitioning to minimalist shoes.

Acclimate Your Feet

Stretch your calf and arch muscles gently. Then, if you’re going completely barefoot (no shoes), begin by standing on gravel. You need to strengthen the soles of your feet. After that, you can try for a walk or a quick run on a soft surface such as wet sand, grass...

Gradually Increase Distance

Begin slowly and avoid doing too much too soon. Use the 10% rule: don’t increase your weekly mileage (in barefoot/minimalist footwear) by more than 10% per week.

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www.naturcontact.co.uk
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