WHY IS BAREFOOT WALKING SO HEALTHY?
WHY IS
BAREFOOT WALKING
SO HEALTHY?
The most original way to walk
Barefoot walking is wonderful, and, due its inherent naturalness, it also promises well-being and health benefits. Here you can find out why this is so and what makes Groundies the ideal tool for this kind of movement. Let's start with the basics.
The most original way to walk
Barefoot walking is wonderful, and, due its inherent naturalness, it also promises well-being and health benefits. Here you can find out why this is so and what makes Groundies the ideal tool for this kind of movement. Let's start with the basics.
Naturally good for your health
Walking barefoot is the most natural, appealing and healthy way to get around. Millions of years of evolution have perfectly prepared our body for this. It demonstrates the complexity of our foot, with its 26 bones, 33 joints, over 100 ligaments, and 20 muscles. Supplemented by countless nerve cells, this makes our foot a sensitive organ that perceives every surface in a nuanced way and immediately adapts to different conditions. Giving your feet the ability to perform their innate functions as sensitive tactile organs and complex stabilizers will enable natural movement and result in the following health benefits:
Naturally good for your health
Walking barefoot is the most natural, appealing and healthy way to get around. Millions of years of evolution have perfectly prepared our body for this. It demonstrates the complexity of our foot, with its 26 bones, 33 joints, over 100 ligaments, and 20 muscles. Supplemented by countless nerve cells, this makes our foot a sensitive organ that perceives every surface in a nuanced way and immediately adapts to different conditions. Giving your feet the ability to perform their innate functions as sensitive tactile organs and complex stabilizers will enable natural movement and result in the following health benefits:
That's what makes Groundies so healthy - 4 plus 1
In order to authentically imitate barefoot walking and its health benefits, Groundies have four to five features, depending on the model. Below you'll learn more about these features and their direct health benefits.
Our thin soles let your feet "read" or perceive the ground in a nuanced way. This information is processed by the brain and manifests itself in your balance: The feet immediately adapt to different surfaces, enabling efficient, healthy movement. Nevertheless, they are protected in the best possible way in your everyday life.
Shoes made of stiff materials that do not conform to the shape of your feet restrict their free movement. For this reason, Groundies shoes are very lightweight and are made of soft, flexible materials that allow full freedom of movement and adaptation to your individual foot shape.
In order to make your feet stronger, our highly flexible TrueSense® soles allow them unrestricted freedom of movement. This because their flexibility enables natural, free movements that activate the muscles on a sustained basis.
Zero drop means that the sole has no offset between the heel and toes. In other words, it's completely flat. This imitates the natural barefoot position, thus supporting a natural gait and healthy spinal alignment.
Ideally, shoes correspond to the shape of the feet - and not vice versa. A foot-friendly toe box gives your feet room to develop and allows for a natural tread. This enables the feet to perform their function as a natural shock absorber. In addition, your big toe, which is largely responsible for your stability, can perform its function without any restrictions.
Shoes made of stiff materials that do not conform to the shape of your feet restrict their free movement. For this reason, Groundies shoes are very lightweight and are made of soft, flexible materials that allow full freedom of movement and adaptation to your individual foot shape.
Our thin soles let your feet "read" or perceive the ground in a nuanced way. This information is processed by the brain and manifests itself in your balance: The feet immediately adapt to different surfaces, enabling efficient, healthy movement. Nevertheless, they are protected in the best possible way in your everyday life.
In order to make your feet stronger, our highly flexible TrueSense® soles allow them unrestricted freedom of movement. This because their flexibility enables natural, free movements that activate the muscles on a sustained basis.
Zero drop means that the sole has no offset between the heel and toes. In other words, it's completely flat. This imitates the natural barefoot position, thus supporting a natural gait and healthy spinal alignment.
Ideally, shoes correspond to the shape of the feet - and not vice versa. A foot-friendly toe box gives your feet room to develop and allows for a natural tread. This enables the feet to perform their function as a natural shock absorber. In addition, your big toe, which is largely responsible for your stability, can perform its function without any restrictions.
