![]() ![]() In an effort to try to combat this from the ground up, I started to strengthen my feet and wear Whitin minimalist shoes. I was wondering if I could get some advice for transitioning into new barefoot shoes.Ī couple months ago I hurt my knee and it turned into a nagging ache. Thank you for creating this site and helping people overcome foot pain. Are there any other brands for sandals (or otherwise) that would give more soft cushion than the earth runners? I have high volume, wide right foot (feet changed after pregnancy 3 years ago), size 7.5ish, mountain shape, & have worn custom orthotics for years (for arch & ball pain), but have been walking barefoot around the house (all day/everyday) for the last year. I did your questionaire on shoe brands for me, & just bought the Earth Runners alpha, & I like them, but definitely miss the soft cushion when walking on pavement, & sometimes around the house. ![]() However, after reading more on your site, I would like to find something more secure to my foot than the flip flop. For sandals I have worn the Teva mush sandals for years, because I love that they’re so light weight, (feel more like part of my body movement than clonky) & yet the foam sole is a like cloud under your feet. I’m now trying this out with the hope that my toes won’t be cramped any longer. I’m new to barefoot shoes & found them (your site) on a Google search to find shoes wide enough for my foot. If you’re just looking for toe space, but can’t or don’t want a barefoot sole – you have options! Check out the article below to see the list of our favorites. Learn about more insoles to wear with barefoot shoes here! Wide Toe Box Options Without a Barefoot Sole ![]() To this day I use them on long travel days and/or joint pain days (I have hypermobility so these happen occasionally for me). I used NorthSole insoles myself as I transitioned and they were a total lifesaver! I suddenly had a lot more options to choose from and could still make them comfortable for me. Bridge Soles – mild arch support and heel lift to aid your transition to zero drop shoes.NorthSole Insoles – flat, flexible, long lasting and come in two thicknesses.My two favorite insoles for barefoot shoe beginners are the following: My favorite tip for transitioning into barefoot shoes is get yourself some insoles! They add a little more cushion to your barefoot shoes for whenever you need it – they make your shoes more versatile without having to buy multiple pairs. Want more tips on making a safe and comfortable transition to barefoot shoes? Check out my additional resources below. Switching to minimalist shoes is a big change, but it’s 100% worth it. It’s easy to underestimate the impact shoes have on our body, but once you start seeing the benefits of barefoot, there’s no going back. I myself went through a full year of foot and body strengthening before I was comfortable in barefoot shoes, and I needed extra cushion for a while after that. But a lot of people like to have more cushion when they first start out – and some people always use a little more cushion! the shoe is just as thick under your heel as it is under the ball of your foot.*Īs you become more comfortable with barefoot shoes you might find yourself reaching for thinner soles (we are trying to mimic being barefoot after all). *Note: Zero drop means no heel rise, i.e. Flexible – So your feet can bend like they would if barefoot.Flat – No arch support or heel rise (zero drop) for stable, functional movement.Wide Toe Box – Toe freedom supports the movement of your entire body.To be considered a true barefoot shoe, it must have all of the following characteristics: But before we get to shoe brands, here’s a refresher on what makes a minimalist shoe: What Is A Barefoot or Minimalist Shoe?
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