Barefoot walking

The advantages of walking barefoot

Walking barefoot in summer offers a whole range of Advantages that benefit the human body as a whole.
Circulation is significantly improved, which also has an effect on the legs
Bone structure is built up and strengthened
Foot musculature is strengthened
Spreading of the toes
Improvement of posture, through an automatic weight transfer to the forefoot.
Stimulation of the feet by the Underground – works like a foot reflexology.
Misalignments of the feet are positively influenced
Reduction of stress
through toughening of the immune System, colds can be prevented
Feet are better protected against bacteria because they are not in the warm and humid environment of shoes

 

For whom barefoot walking is suitable?

Basically, everyone should walk barefoot from time to time, because the advantages outweigh the possible disadvantages in any case. Especially children and young people benefit from running without shoes. Their feet are still in their natural development and healthy training of the locomotor system prevents malpositions and deformations. However, it must be taken into account that children’s skin is much more sensitive on the feet than that of adults. Running without shoes should therefore only take place in safe areas. Adults whose feet are already malpositioned should clarify the increased barefoot walking with their orthopedist in advance before going on a hike without shoes. Diabetics and people with vascular diseases should also only walk barefoot to a limited extent, because the sensation of pain is often disturbed in those affected, so that injuries are not immediately registered.