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Barefoot shoes (also known as minimalist sneakers) are designed to feel similar to walking on the ground sans shoes while offering protection from dirt or debris. They have a zero heel drop, so your ...

Shoes destroy feet, preventing proper toe spread, which interferes with the foot’s ability to function properly, and prevent proper movement development, which can make children be more susceptible to ...

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Barefoot shoes were first introduced in the 1970s, when brands began toying with the idea that cushion and support were not necessary in footwear. The idea was to mimic a more natural and minimalist ...

During an unseasonably warm winter day, my husband and I walked with our three boys to the playground down the street from our house. The sunshine was toasty, and the boys were quick to take advantage ...

If you're worried about the health of your feet, this may make you feel differently about how you move around your house.

SPRINGDALE - Graham Gibbs walked 10 kilometers barefoot around the Shiloh Christian School cross-country track Aug. 25 to raise awareness of the 300 million children in the world who don’t have shoes.

Despite our global reputation for being barefoot in public settings, the opinion of New Zealanders is far more nuanced.

During an unseasonably warm day this past winter, my husband and I walked with our three boys to the playground down the street from our house. The sunshine was toasty and the boys were quick to take ...