‘Barely There’ Shoes May Be Better for Your Feet

Minimal, or barefoot, shoes help feet return to function by strengthening muscles that have been underused and deconditioned.
‘Barely There’ Shoes May Be Better for Your Feet
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Frustrated by her clunky and narrow hiking boots, Kelly Barcus began researching online to find something better.

She quickly encountered an unfamiliar term: “barefoot shoes.” The concept of “barely there” shoes certainly didn’t seem appropriate for the bumpy, wet, unpredictable miles of terrain she covered on her hikes.

Amy Denney
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Amy Denney is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. Amy has a master’s degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield and has won several awards for investigative and health reporting. She covers the microbiome, new treatments, and integrative wellness.
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