Did you know flat feet are incredibly common? Most sources state that anywhere from 20-30% of people have flat feet (1). Although most people think having flat feet means they're doomed to wear restrictive orthotics for the rest of their lives, this isn't necessarily the case. People with flat feet can very often have great results from wearing minimalist shoes. There's a lot of confusion around foot health in general and more fear surrounding the topic of flat feet than there needs to be. Flat feet are often just a variation of normal. Foot arches fall along a spectrum of flat to highly arche ..read more

The barefoot shoe revolution has arrived! More and more people are discovering the incredible health benefits of minimalist shoes, and there's never been more trendy barefoot shoe styles available. We think this recent wave of barefoot shoe enthusiasm is worth celebrating, but it should come alongside a healthy dose of common sense. No matter how eager you are to delve into the lifestyle, beginners should never attempt a full transition to barefoot shoes overnight. Rushing the process can result in muscle strain, foot pain, blisters, and other foot injuries (1). Not to mention, barefoot shoes ..read more

Dipping your toes into the world of barefoot shoes can be intimidating. There's a vast array of styles and shapes to sort through and plenty of unfamiliar terminology unique to the barefoot shoe world. To make matters even more complicated, we're not all lucky enough to have barefoot shoes available to us in local shops to try on, so a majority of purchases are made online. This means straightforward reviews and detailed information about barefoot shoe brands are essential to help you make the right choice. There's no one-size-fits-all shoe, and there's no one-size-fits-all brand. To find yo ..read more

Are minimalist shoes good for running and walking? Barefoot shoes aim to mimic the natural biomechanics of movement without shoes. They offer a solution to return to natural foot mobility in modern environments by offering the right amount of well-designed protection without restriction. When feet are free of the constrictive binds of conventional shoes, they can tap into a greater range of movement and build up strength and agility for better foot health and function. Athletes and everyday people alike can benefit from making the switch to barefoot shoes. Whether it's for running, walking, or ..read more

Have you ever noticed how fashion trends tend to become more extreme over time? For example, early versions of jeans used to all have a fairly consistent fit, but now you can easily find styles that are as tight as leggings or as loose as sweatpants and anything in between. This phenomenon holds true for footwear as well.  Singling out sneakers for a moment; these used to be a fairly homogeneous type of shoe. Now, you'll see many different versions of sneakers with highly exaggerated features popular within mainstream audiences. One common iteration of this is sneakers with a highly eleva ..read more

Getting the right shoe fit is essential for both your foot health and the longevity of your shoes. Many foot issues can be traced back to ill-fitting shoes that constrict or chafe or gape. Overtime, this negatively affects your foot posture and it can also cause unnecessary wear and tear on the shoes themselves The best way to ensure you're wearing the correct size Be Lenkas is to use their Be Lenka size chart. This will help them stand up to the rough terrain in Australia and reduce your chances of experiencing any foot issues. Be Lenka Size Chart for Adults Each shoe company has slight diffe ..read more

Chances are if you're shopping for barefoot shoes, you care about your foot health. One of the easiest ways to ensure your feet are comfortable and healthy is to buy the correct shoe size. Far too many people automatically buy the same standard Australian shoe size without a thought, but feet change over time, different countries use different metrics, and brands vary with their sizing, so using a measuring tool like Barebaric's size chart is always a wise option before making a purchase. Barebarics Size Chart Barebarics sizing guide is intended to be printed out on standard A4 paper at 100% s ..read more

Shoe options today are more diverse than they've ever been before. Simply walk down the street in any busy city and you'll likely see a mix of women in posh stilettos, laid back sneakers, delicate flats and chunky boots. Men's shoes are usually slightly less varied, but still encompass a full range from casual street-styles to luxurious looking dress shoes. With such wide selections available, many people get so caught up in staying up to date with the trendiest styles that they forget the most important factor: shoes are actually healthy for their feet. Why Barefoot Shoes Are Better for Your ..read more

So you've heard that barefoot shoes are incredible for your foot health, but perhaps you still have a few questions before you're ready to give them a shot. Athletes who have peak performance and physical health top of mind are often associated with this relatively new-to-market type of footwear, and sometimes this can leave people unsure of whether barefoot shoe benefits apply to them as well. What most people truly want to understand is: are barefoot shoes good for everyday use? The quick answer is yes, but with a few caveats. Whether you're an athlete, someone who walks a lot, or even someo ..read more

When most people think of barefoot shoes, they may think of thin soled shoes that make the feet muscles work harder than their heavily cushioned sneaker counterparts. This is accurate, but it's not the full scope of what sets barefoot shoes apart in their ability to promote good foot health. Arguably, the most essential element of a barefoot shoe isn't having a thin sole; it's having wide toe box shoes. To be clear, the toe box is the area that begins at the knuckle of the toes in a shoe and extends down to cover the entire toes. Most shoes have a tightly enclosed toe box to the extent that it ..read more