Walking barefoot in winter – sounds strange at first, because for most people, this idea is considered ridiculous. After all, it is so cold in winter, who would be stupid enough to walk barefoot? However, according to certain scientific experiments, it makes sense! Because if we walk barefoot, our foot muscles must work, thus generating heat, that is: walking barefoot warms up the toes, the fitness of the feet is improved, and the shoes also warm up! Based on this thinking, winter models of barefoot shoes came into being.
What are you worried about?
Due to the ultra-thin soles of barefoot shoes, many people wonder whether it is appropriate to wear barefoot shoes in winter.
The sole of the foot is the part of the human body with the most concentrated acupuncture points. Through the meridians, it connects the human internal organs and other organs, so the foot is considered the second heart of the human body. There are 66 acupuncture points that bring together the six meridians of the human body. A study by the Japanese Foot Health Research Institute found that walking barefoot can stimulate the acupuncture points on the soles of the feet, which in turn affects the functions of various organs throughout the body. The researchers observed through thermal imaging technology that after 30 minutes of barefoot walking, the blood circulation in the subjects’ lower limbs was significantly improved, and the temperature of the feet increased by an average of 2.5°C. This shows that with the correct way of walking, our feet can generate heat themselves. Therefore, we don’t have to worry too much about frostbite on the soles of our feet due to the thin soles of barefoot shoes.
How do barefoot shoes help you fight the cold?
Wide Toe Box Design Allows Our Toes To Move Freely. In winter, our feet are often stuck in modern narrow shoes. Due to the lack of space in the toe box, the toes are stacked together and cannot fully stretch and exercise. The wide toe box of barefoot shoes allows our toes to fully stretch and exercise correctly, maximally imitating the feeling of walking barefoot, generating heat and protecting our feet.
Zero drop and thin sole provides a stronger foot feel. There is another misunderstanding. Modern people believe that thick soles can effectively help us keep out the cold, especially in snowy weather, so everyone will choose thick-soled shoes. Little do they know that after adding a thick sole, it is equivalent to lengthening the force arm of our resistance, which will require more muscle strength and ligaments of the ankle joint. After wearing thick-soled shoes, our feedback to the ground will become worse, which will affect our proprioceptive feedback. During the entire walking cycle, the thick sole will affect the force line of our entire action. Barefoot shoes have thin soles and zero drop, so this situation will not exist, and they are more suitable for most people to wear.
High-top and fur-lined design is both stylish and warm. In order to keep warm, many brands have launched winter styles. High-top barefoot shoes can also be called barefoot boots. For example, while adding fleece inside, some brands also add waterproof treatment. Of course, there are also many fashionable brands of barefoot shoes suitable for various combinations, which can be fashionable while keeping warm. It can fully adapt to various needs. Of course, there are also ways to “save” costs, such as adding a suitable sock cover to your ordinary barefoot shoes, which is warm and good-looking.
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