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The Best Wide Work Boots That Won’t Kill Your Feet

Traditional work boots are extremely stiff, heavy, and heeled. While this may protect you in the short term, it can cause real damage to your feet over time. Let’s examine some minimalist work boot alternatives that will be better for your feet than the traditional work boot…

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The 10 Best Barefoot Hiking Boots & Shoes for Outdoorsy Folks

Serious hiking calls for serious shoes. But if you are committed to healthy feet you’re going to want minimalist hiking boots. In this post we cover 5 of the best barefoot hiking boot options, along with barefoot hiking boots for kids.

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The Complete List of Waterproof Barefoot Shoes for Rain

I get asked EVERY DAY for waterproof shoe options that are still good for your feet. You see, traditional rain boots have a chunky heel that can really throw off your alignment. But a completely flat and flexible rain boot is hard to find! Read on for the full list of barefoot waterproof shoes.

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a collage of 5 different wide toe box shoes that leave plenty of space for your toes to splay out naturally but that aren't barefoot shoes. Flux Runner, AHinsa Comfort, Barebarics Zing, Birkenstock, and Bedrock Clogs

The Best Wide Toe Box Shoes That Aren’t Barefoot

When it comes to shoes the dialogue can feel a bit extreme. If you’re someone who wants to wear a wide toe box shoe that doesn’t squish your toes, but that also doesn’t have an ultra thin, flat sole, I’m here for you.

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The All Time Best Barefoot Running Shoes For Healthy Feet

Foot pain is a quick way to end your running career. So if you run you probably care about your shoes! In this review we cover our 10 favorite barefoot running shoes, why we think they’re better, and practical tips for transitioning to them.

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The 10 Best Stylish Barefoot Dress Shoes for Women

Women’s barefoot dress shoes (or the lack thereof) were the reason I started Anya’s Reviews. Sneakers and huaraches are great, but I really wanted something stylish that didn’t hurt my feet. After years of curating, here are my ten best women’s barefoot dress shoe picks!

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15 Barefoot Sneakers That Are Better Than Vans

Barefoot sneakers are a great way to bring the benefits of barefoot shoes into your daily life. In this list you’ll find 18 barefoot sneakers that look cool, but feel even better!

The Best Barefoot Shoes & Brands for Your Foot Type

When you switch to healthy footwear you’re deciding your feet are important. But with so many variations in foot shape and size, it can be hard to find a shoe that actually fits. In this post we’re talking about basic foot types and barefoot shoe brands that work well for them

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5 Simple Foot Exercises for Transitioning to Barefoot Shoes

Are barefoot shoes the answer to all that ails you? The truth is, it’s your feet that will save you, not the shoes. Barefoot shoes will only benefit you if your feet can do what your old supportive shoes used to, and that requires MUSCLE.

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How To Help Your Bunions If You Don’t Want Surgery

Bunions can be a real nuisance. But there’s quite a lot that can be done about them! Whether it’s the pain, the dysfunction, or the look of the bunion that is bothering you, there are practical steps to improve the condition without the aid of surgery.

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I first discovered barefoot shoes after a long history of foot issues. By changing my footwear and strengthening my body I was able to completely transform my life. Anya’s Reviews is my way of sharing with the world that healthy feet are happy feet!

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