Two pairs i bought just arrived. Im LOVING them! My slippers aren't this comfortable. My only gripe is why did i have to pay so much for a shoe so minimalistic
* Ive realized i need to add pictures to show people what they are. Its not so much a brand , as a type of shoe. It has to do with a very flat, thin, (no heel rise), flexible sole so you use all your foot muscles. And a wide toe bed for toes to spread out and do their thing. These are basically shoes that offer protection from the ground but enable close to a barefoot feel. There are so many styles its basically unlimited:
Be aware that walking in these requires one to go from a strong heel strike to a more even, flatter, softer strike with your feet, otherwise you might injure yourself.
Shoes today are designed with raised padded heels and even curved footbeds to make walking smoother and easier. Which seems good untill you realize it means we aren't using the full activation of our feet muscles. Long term use of such shoes leads to foot weakness and often toe and bone deformity.
Our whole dody rests on our feet. Keeping them in good condition is paramount.
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@SwampFlower i wouldn't reccomend going for a 'brand' . They are very much a "basic shoe". Id truly recommend going somewhere cheaper as i found mine (afterwards🙄) on Temu for 1/3 of the price i paid. (And i got a deal by buying two....dammit). The things you need to look for is wide toe space and flexible, no heel, thin soles. Mind you - there are HEAPS of styles if you Google it, so maybe check what style your kid is after as there are heaps out there. There are even ones with 'toes" in them.
