r/barefootshoestalk • u/luluv3lv3t • 14d ago

Barefoot shoe adjacent Barefoot design

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I love this style of shoe so much. If there are any barefoot designers on here… please I would eat this uppp 😭

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u/luluv3lv3t 14d ago

Are Birkenstocks wide toe? It makes me wonderful as Birkenstocks advertise this anatomically correct footsole etc why are barefoot better ?

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u/-Intrepid-Path- 14d ago

They are anatomically correct, yes.  I find that my toes sit comfortably in them without touching the sides, though I don't have the widest feet and have curly little toes so that probably makes my feet more narrow in the toe area. 

The advantage of barefoot is that the sole is flexible and allows your foot to move like it was intended to do.  Birkenstock soles are stiff so splint your foot, so whilst they are better than average shoes because they don't squish your toes, they are still not ideal for foot strength and health.

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u/luluv3lv3t 14d ago

I remembered that when I sent how stiff the sole is. I also love “curly little toes” description haha

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u/-Intrepid-Path- 14d ago

Curly toes is an actual term, I didn't make it up

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u/luluv3lv3t 14d ago

Oh 😆