Before starting to talk about barefoot shoes, have you ever noticed the difference between the “shoe shape” and “foot shape”? Taking a deeper look, it seems that the shape of the shoe toebox is circular and symmetric; while the shape of the toe is not similar, for the big toe is longer on the inner side of the feet. This seemingly small difference has been criticized by many orthopedic doctors around the world, because this simple and seemingly insignificant issue is the main cause of many bone abnormalities. Keep reading to know more about these problems and their solutions!
The shape differences between the shoe’s toebox and the original shape of the toe causes the foot to change and shrink to fit inside the shoe, causing the thumb to tilt towards the other fingers. The deviation will increase over time and become permanent; So that even in the barefoot state, the big toe will be placed at an angle towards the inside. This deformation usually comes along with the protrusion of the thumb joint. In some cases if the deviation exceeds the normal limit, it is considered a bone abnormality and requires a painful surgery or treatment in severe cases.
The tilting of the big toe causes the balance of the body to be disturbed due to the disruption of the mechanical and movement system. This problem will manifest itself in middle age in the form of occasional falls, which are sometimes very dangerous.
Following the great criticism of orthopedic doctors on the form of shoes and their injuries, a new type of shoes called “barefoot shoes” were designed and made. The reason for this way of naming is that the foot is no different from the barefoot state in these types of shoes. Barefoot shoes are designed and molded according to the natural shape of the human foot, and for this reason, they maintain foot health. Barefoot shoes are wide enough in the toe area and have the natural shape of the foot. In this way, additional pressure is not applied and it is prevented from being damaged.
After the first development of barefoot shoes in 2005, these shoes quickly became popular throughout the world, and more and more people became fans of barefoot shoes. These shoes are famous for their comfort and almost all the people who have tried barefoot shoes claim that they can no longer afford to wear normal shoes and they don’t feel comfortable in them!
In the same direction, a challenge called the barefoot shoe challenge was launched, in which photos before and after using barefoot shoes were placed together and compared. The correction and repair of the toes can be clearly recognized in these photos.
The good news is that now you can buy Berfoot shoes for the first time in Iran through this link!
One of the important advantages of barefoot shoes is the possibility of using them simultaneously wearing a toe spacer. If you also have a protruding big toe joint, you are probably familiar with spacers. Spacers are recommended by orthopedic or physiotherapists to correct the shape of the toes. Usually, people use spacers while sleeping because it is not possible to use them with normal shoes; but with barefoot shoes, it is possible to use spacers during the day, and in this way, the speed of recovery of the toes will be doubled.