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barefoot footwear
  • wide toe box
  • little/no arch support
  • flexible & thin sole            (no cushioning)
  • lightweight
  • loose fitting
  • breathable

Barefoot-like shoes allow the foot to move the way it wants to move.  Although it sounds primitive, a simple moccasin, slipper, or sandal is the best footwear for getting you close to BAREFOOT MOTION.  The following companies have developed their modern takes on this design.
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Stem Footwear
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Vibram fivefingers
 
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Vivobarefoot
FeelMax Pantra
Feelmax
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Sanuk
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Terrasoles
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Toms shoes
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Camper peu

NO crammed toes, because toes need to wiggle
NO cushioning, so foot can feel the ground
NO tight laces, so foot can spread & expand
NO heavy treads, because less is more
NO high arch support, because arch muscles need to be used
NO smothering, foot needs to breathe too
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