• ProdigalFrog@slrpnk.net
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    5 days ago

    Toe shoes would qualify as barefoot too, but I they’re just a more extreme version I think.

    Barefoot shoes usually have 3 traits:

    • Zero Drop - The shoe is the same height from the back to the front, so your heel isn’t higher up than your toes
    • Flexable, thin soles with no arch support - Allows you to feel the ground and build up strength in your feet and arches
    • Wide toe box, to allow for your feet to retain their natural shape for comfort and stability.

    This video does a good job of explaining why those other two traits are desirable.