Barefoot shoes are basically suitable for all people who want to do something good for their feet, strengthen them with every step and improve their foot posture to prevent pain.
Especially people with the following problems benefit greatly from barefoot shoes:
- Pressure marks on the foot
- Hallux valgus
- Hammertoes
- Knee, hip and back pain
- Ankle pain
- Osteoarthritis
- Heel spur
- Swellings
- Heel pain or splayfoot
But the following people also benefit greatly from barefoot shoes:
Hikers & autumn walkers: Outdoor barefoot shoes are particularly popular with hikers and walkers, as they allow for a more natural walking feeling, strengthen the foot muscles and still keep the feet warm.
Health-conscious people: People who strive for a healthy and active lifestyle are often interested in barefoot shoes as they can promote improved posture and foot health.
Nature lovers: People who like to be out in nature appreciate the flexibility and grip of barefoot shoes, which give a better feel for the ground. They also feel very connected to nature.
Sick feet:
- Promotes healing: Barefoot shoes can help restore foot health and reduce pain.
- Natural gait: They allow for a more natural gait, which can be especially crucial for foot complaints.
- No restriction: Unlike conventional shoes, they do not hold the foot in an unnatural or painful position.
Healthy feet:
- Natural support: Barefoot shoes promote the maintenance of the natural foot muscles and prevent them from weakening
- Promoting balance: They support a better sense of balance and strengthen proprioception.
- Prevention: Potential foot problems can be prevented through use, as the foot can move freely and naturally.
Evolutionary design: For thousands of years, people have moved around barefoot or with minimal footwear.
Research shows that the human foot is naturally evolved to function without cushioned soles.
Studies confirm: According to a study published in the Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, barefoot shoes can improve muscle activity and foot mechanics, leading to a more natural gait.
Health benefits: Research by Harvard professors, such as Dr Daniel Lieberman, has shown that barefoot running can reduce stress on joints and reduce the risk of injury.
Unity of body and nature: Barefoot running is often associated with improved body awareness and an enhanced experience of nature.
Of course. The shoe can also be worn on muddy surfaces and in the rain. The shoe is waterproof and the upper material dries extremely quickly.
Outdoor shoes constrict your feet and aggravate pain? Here is the solution!
Autumn walks could be so beautiful - if it weren't for the pain in shoes that are far too tight. Anyone who already has problems such as plantar fasciitis, hallux valgus, arthritis or heel spurs often constricts their foot in conventional, rigid outdoor shoes, which makes pain worse.
Our solution: The ORTHOSHOES® Apex is an ergonomic, orthopaedic and pain-relieving outdoor barefoot shoe that gives your feet space and strengthens your natural foot muscles to prevent deformities.
ORTHOSHOES® Apex - Pain-free & with free toes through autumn & winter!
Wide toe box: gives your feet more space than ever and ensures that your foot can spread out naturally.
Non-slip barefoot shoe sole: brings you back to your natural gait, trains your muscles & protects against slippery floors, cold and wet.
Warming inner material: warms your feet without heating them up too much - perfect for autumn!
Adjustable size thanks to elastic: ensures that the shoe fits both people with very wide and very narrow feet.
Waterproof & easy to clean materials: make the Apex the perfect all-weather shoe.
This is why conventional shoes harm our feet
Restricted roll-off: Standard shoes with a high heel profile and moulded toe cause an unnatural foot movement, resulting in uneven loading.
Narrow toe box: Too narrow toe boxes in shoes can deform the foot over time and cause foot conditions such as hallux valgus.
Weak foot muscles: The thick soles and atypical shape of many shoes weaken the foot muscles through lack of activity.
Impaired balance: Thick soles reduce the feedback we get from our feet. This can affect our balance and our sense of our body in space (proprioceptive perception).
Risk of injury: The unnatural gait in standard shoes increases the risk of overloading and other foot complaints.
Barefoot shoes in autumn & winter - The best investment in your health
Muscular balance: Our shoes promote the use of the entire foot musculature for stronger and healthier feet.
Prevention of incorrect posture: The natural rolling behaviour prevents incorrect stress and promotes an upright posture. Foot conditions such as hallux valgus are also alleviated or prevented.
Optimal pressure distribution: The even distribution of pressure on the foot prevents painful pressure points and overloading.
Improving circulation: The barefoot feeling promotes circulation and can reduce swelling and fatigue.
Natural gait: The foot has to work by itself, so that the natural gait is promoted. This relieves the joints and the spine.
Improved ground contact: A more direct feel for the ground can improve balance and coordination.