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Barefoot shoes: The shape of the shoe follows the natural shape of your feet

15.02.2022

Categories: About foot health, About the shoes, Proalp news
While walking, your feet actively engage with the rest of your body, changing shape, shifting weight...

While walking, your feet actively engage with the rest of your body, changing shape, shifting weight and maintaining contact with the ground. Stronger, more capable feet allow us to be more dynamic and creative. That’s why footwear is only truly high quality if it doesn’t hinder the natural movement of your feet.

Our barefoot footwear is designed to mimic the natural shape of your feet as closely as possible, encouraging them to function as they were meant to. It is particularly important to highlight the wide toe box, which allows your toes to move freely. In this position, your toes remain relaxed, while your big toe maintains a stable position and plays an active role in walking. This allows the foot to:

  • step naturally using the whole foot
  • strengthen the foot muscles
  • improve body posture
  • increase stability
  • improve balance
  • help prevent potential foot injuries
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Premium materials of local origin

Half sizes and three width options

Custom colour options

Replaceable soles