FAQs

Switching to unsupportive shoes with thin flexible soles can be a big change, and for some people it’s not advised to try it without professional/medical

Seniors can wear barefoot shoes too! In modern western society an idea has taken root that advancing years means declining abilities. But we have learned

Just like standing all day, hiking/running/walking long distances in barefoot shoes is fine if your feet are conditioned and prepared for it. But modern lifestyles

In general it’s best to use your body on a variety of surfaces and terrain, so as not to overuse certain parts. But if you

For a long time it was believed that bunions were genetic and nothing could be done about them. But evidence increasingly shows that bunions might

Conditioning your feet to be strong, mobile, and stable is a long term solution to foot pain and injury, and barefoot shoes are a factor

Plantar fasciosis (sometimes erroneously called plantar fasciitis) can be debilitating and difficult to treat, but proper footwear is a critical piece of the solution. Modern

Like with flat feet, there is a commonly held belief in foot care that high arches must be supported. But foot function is a much

There is a commonly held belief in foot care that flat feet must be supported. But it’s unclear what exactly the definition of a flat

Most otherwise healthy individuals are capable of transitioning to barefoot shoes. It might take time and supplemental training, but human bodies are highly adaptable and