When I was first transitioning to barefoot shoes I started out in a pair of Altras, but I wanted shoes that looked dressier and that I wouldn’t transition out of shortly (my goal was to get more comfortable with thin soles). Now let’s get to my favorite zero drop shoes for beginners. They are all foot-shaped, flat, and flexible, but with some extra cushion.Īnd if you don’t find what you’re looking for, you can find even more options in my Barefoot Shoe Finder, where you can search by region, price range, sole thickness, and width. The following is a list of my 14 favorite brands for transitioning to barefoot shoes. Looking instead for Affordable Barefoot Shoes? If you want to test the waters without an investment, check this list out for cheap options! Transitional Barefoot Shoe Brands for BeginnersĪnd now, the shoes. Switching to minimalist shoes is a big change, but it’s 100% worth it – Learn more about transitioning to barefoot shoes in my FAQ! It’s easy to underestimate the impact shoes have on our body, but once you start seeing the benefits of barefoot, there’s no going back.
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I myself went through a full year of foot and body strengthening before I was comfortable in barefoot shoes, and I needed extra cushion for another year after that. But a lot of people like to have more cushion when they first start out – and some people always use a little more cushion! the shoe is just as thick under your heel as it is under the ball of your foot.*Īs you become more comfortable with barefoot shoes you might find yourself reaching for thinner soles (we are trying to mimic being barefoot after all). *Note: Zero drop means no heel rise, i.e. Flexible – So your feet can bend like they would if barefoot.Flat – No arch support or heel rise (zero drop) for stable, functional movement.Wide Toe Box – Toe freedom supports the movement of your entire body.To be considered a true barefoot shoe, it must have all of the following characteristics: But before we get to shoe brands, here’s a refresher on what makes a minimalist shoe: What Is A Minimalist Shoe?
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