11 Health Benefits of Barefoot Shoes

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Barefoot shoes are not just a new fashion trend, they support your entire body and have numerous benefits! These types of shoes provide protection, comfort, traction, breathability, and support – to name a few.\xa0

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Most people know (we hope) that barefoot shoes increase foot strength and balance, they also provide various health benefits for your entire body. Today, we go over these benefits and how barefoot shoes can help your whole body feel better and more aligned.

11 Health Benefits of Barefoot Shoes

Did you know that barefoot shoes can help increase your foot strength? In fact,\xa0VIVOBAREFOOT\xa0shoes can help you improve your foot strength by\xa060% after as little as 6 months.\xa0
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Barefoot shoes don’t just support your feet, they also support your entire frame. Here are 12 advantages of wearing barefoot shoes:

1. Strengthen the Muscles in Your Feet

Barefoot shoes do not force your feet into a restricted position; instead they hug the natural shape of your feet.
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This gives your feet more room to move naturally and in a more aligned fashion, which is what Mother Nature intended. Better alignment means you can build strength and move around more freely.\xa0
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With stronger foot muscles, you can absorb impact more effectively and can learn to properly engage the muscles in your feet.

2. Develop and Encourage Toe Strength

More toe strength means\xa0better biomechanical movement\xa0and better foot control overall. The intricate bones and joints in your foot are critical for both balance and the posture of your lower body. Having strong toes (and feet) is important to stabilize your posterior chain.

3. Reduce Your Risk of Ankle and Knee Injury

With barefoot shoes, your ankles get stronger, which is better for control and stability. Also, many hip and\xa0knee injuries\xa0stem from a\xa0collapse at the feet, so strengthening the muscles in your feet encourages better posture and reduces your risk of injury in the future.