Barefoot shoes: Naturally healthy for feet of all ages
Barefoot shoes: The natural running feeling
Barefoot shoes are specially designed shoes that simulate the feeling of walking barefoot while protecting the foot from injuries caused by stones, broken glass or other uneven surfaces.
To achieve this goal, barefoot shoes are designed with a minimalist approach, focusing on the unrestricted barefoot experience. The sole of a barefoot shoe is particularly thin and flexible. This allows it to adapt perfectly to the surface and transmits sensory stimuli directly and unfiltered to our nervous system.
Better health thanks to the most natural way of walking in the world
Walking barefoot is our natural way of moving and offers numerous health benefits. Our ancestors moved barefoot, some indigenous peoples still practice this today, and everyone is born barefoot. Nature has equipped our feet with 26 bones, numerous muscles, and tendons perfectly for this task.
In contrast, conventional shoes with their stiff soles significantly restrict the foot's natural range of motion—similar to a plaster cast. This results in few foot muscles being active when walking, often causing muscular discomfort. Surprisingly, this fact is rarely questioned.
The solution for sustainable foot health: walking barefoot or using barefoot shoes.
Not only adults benefit from barefoot shoes, they also offer decisive advantages for children.
Healthy children's feet with barefoot shoes
Children's feet are particularly sensitive and malleable. The younger a child, the softer their bones are—including the bones in their feet. The full development of a child's bone structure takes years. Therefore, choosing the right footwear is crucial for healthy foot development.
Risks of ill-fitting shoes:
- Shoes that are too small: Can cause misalignment of the feet.
- Shoes that are too big: cause feet to "swim" in the shoe. Children instinctively curl their toes to find better grip.
- Shoes that are too tight: Impair the natural freedom of movement and development of the foot.
Barefoot shoes for children offer an ideal solution: They allow for natural foot movement and thus support the healthy development of children's feet. Their flexible soles and custom-fit shape promote foot muscles and allow for a natural rolling motion.
Barefoot shoes: Natural walking for young and old
Barefoot shoes offer numerous benefits for people of all ages:
- Promote natural foot movement
- Strengthen the foot muscles
- Improve body awareness and balance
- Protect against injuries caused by stones, shards or rough surfaces
For adults:
Barefoot shoes help you reactivate your feet and prevent misalignments. They support healthy posture and can relieve back pain.
For children:
When choosing children's shoes, two factors are particularly important:
- The right size
- A flexible, soft sole
Barefoot shoes for children optimally meet these requirements. They allow your child to learn the natural rolling motion of the foot correctly from the very beginning.
Benefits for children’s feet:
- Optimal podiatric equipment
- Non-slip sole for a secure grip
- Protection from external influences
- Promoting natural foot development
Invest in healthy feet – for you and your children. Discover the world of barefoot shoes and see for yourself how your feet will thank you!
Do you have any further questions?
For more information, see our [FAQs - frequently asked questions] .
