Melo Villareal
Man was not born wearing shoes. Sometimes it’s easy to forget that our ancestors walked around without shoes for millions of years. The human foot is a remarkable evolutionary accomplishment, and if you leave your shoes off for a while, your feet will develop naturally hardened skin that lets you walk over the most jagged, hot, or cold surfaces without even noticing. Of course, you won’t look stylish in the latest barefoot model, but then, the purpose of shoes isn’t really to look fashionable anyway.
Its like running Barefoot!!
Today, shoes are essential because of the cultural and technological changes our world has undergone; however, there are still many places where shoes are not the norm. In fact, there are both conveniences and important benefits to going barefoot. Going barefoot is the preferred method for many people, especially in a place like Boracay. Oh, I just love walking barefoot along the shore.
In fact, being barefoot offers health benefits you may not be aware of. Ditching your shoes lets your feet and leg muscles relax in ways that are impossible when you are wearing them. Many runners prefer to run barefoot because it lets the balls of the feet hit the ground first, which is better for the knees and ankles.
When wearing shoes, the heel is the first to strike the ground, sending extra shock up the legs to the knees and thighs. No shoes give your feet a greater range of motion and let your toes do the work of providing balance. So, when you are barefoot, you actually have better coordination!
It feels like Barefoot!
The soles of your feet have one of the highest concentrations of nerve endings in the body! Foot therapy is one of the key techniques for deep relaxation. In addition, being barefoot helps to improve posture and spinal alignment.
But what if you wanted to leave your shoes at home and travel barefoot? Could you get away with it? Despite the advantages of going barefoot, our world poses many dangers to the feet, so we need shoes to protect them from injury. In fact, there are a number of shoes designed to mimic the sensation of being barefoot, such as the Vibram FiveFingers, but what if you want to do the real thing?
Now… You can travel barefoot!
The answer, unfortunately, is probably not. Most trains, airlines, and buses require passengers to wear shoes. Many businesses will not let you enter without shoes (especially in places away from the beach), but the good news is that with products like the Vibram Five Fingers, you can make it seem like you are barefoot. It has a special design that lets your toes do their job and encourages the balls of your feet to hit the ground first. In fact, it feels like you are barefoot when you wear them.
So, give your feet a break and ditch the shoes when you can. When you can’t, look at the many innovative new products available to keep your feet happy. They deserve it. They’ve brought you all the way to wherever you are right now!
The Vibram Five Fingers store is located at Level R1 Bridgeway in PowerPlant Mall, Rockwell. For inquiries, call (02) 513-1449 or e-mail marketing@barefootwearinc.com. You could also visit the official website at www.barefootwearinc.com.
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