{"id":15661,"date":"2021-08-26T15:46:32","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T15:46:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/?p=15661"},"modified":"2026-01-09T14:53:37","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T20:53:37","slug":"why-birkenstocks-arent-long-term-solution-foot-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/why-birkenstocks-arent-long-term-solution-foot-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Birkenstocks Aren&#8217;t a Long Term Solution to Foot Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-Wear-This-Not-That-Barefoot-Sandals-1024x540.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-Wear-This-Not-That-Barefoot-Sandals-1024x540.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-Wear-This-Not-That-Barefoot-Sandals-300x158.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-Wear-This-Not-That-Barefoot-Sandals-768x405.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-Wear-This-Not-That-Barefoot-Sandals.jpeg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When I was experiencing severe foot pain, Birkenstocks saved me. The supportive foot bed and ample toe space was like a salve to my aching foot. In fact, they helped me become mobile again &#8211; no small thing when you have small children and a life to live. But a year passed and Birkenstocks were still the only shoe I could wear. Being barefoot, even in my house, was completely out of the question. <strong>So did my Birkenstocks really fix my foot pain, or did they just mask it?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">In this article we talk about why strengthening your feet and wearing <em>unsupportive<\/em> shoes might be a better long term strategy for preventing foot issues than wearing Birkenstocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1  uagb-block-8ce33712     \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable Of Contents\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#arch-support-makes-your-feet-weak\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Arch Support Makes Your Feet Weak<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#stiff-soles-limit-your-foot-mobility\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Stiff Soles Limit Your Foot Mobility<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#slides-cause-toe-gripping\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Slides Cause Toe Gripping<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#birkenstock-got-a-few-things-right\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Birkenstock Got A Few Things Right<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#toe-space\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Toe space<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#zero-drop\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Zero Drop<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#the-better-long-term-solution-to-foot-pain\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">The Better Long Term Solution to Foot Pain<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#barefoot-sandal-alternatives\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Barefoot Sandal Alternatives<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#conclusion\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Conclusion<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#reference-material\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Reference Material<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#supporting-research\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Supporting Research<\/a><\/ul><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arch Support Makes Your Feet Weak<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-barefoot-sandals-review-arch-support-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16065\" style=\"width:794px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-barefoot-sandals-review-arch-support-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-barefoot-sandals-review-arch-support-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-barefoot-sandals-review-arch-support-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-barefoot-sandals-review-arch-support-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-barefoot-sandals-review-arch-support.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Currently there is a big disconnect between the way we think about feet and the way we think about the rest of the body. If you came to a physical therapist with a hurt shoulder you might be prescribed a temporary brace, but you would also be advised to mobilize and strengthen the area because <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/medicine-and-dentistry\/musculoskeletal-rehabilitation\">if you brace the shoulder forever it will stop working<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And yet if you present with foot pain at the podiatrist&#8217;s office you&#8217;re likely to be prescribed a pair of orthotics, stiff shoes and an annual appointment to replace them &#8211; over and over for the rest of your life. Our feet are made of the same stuff as the rest of our body &#8211; muscles, ligaments, tendons, fascia. <em><strong>So why don&#8217;t we try to improve the function of our feet, instead of just bracing them in arch support forever? <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"561\" src=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-arch-support-barefoot-sandals.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16046\" style=\"width:359px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-arch-support-barefoot-sandals.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-arch-support-barefoot-sandals-300x234.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The arch support in Birkenstocks doesn&#8217;t let your own muscles do the work<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The first paradigm shift we need to embrace is that human feet are designed to work without external support. And while it can have therapeutic benefits for people in the short term, using <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32521283\/\">arch support can actually make your feet weaker<\/a>! We CAN regain <em>foot strength, mobility, and stability <\/em>with time and practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your feet are deconditioned to support themselves, the arch in Birkenstocks can feel really good. But relying on arch support gives you no chance to use the muscles and nerves in your feet &#8211; tissues that, if strong and active, are <a href=\"https:\/\/sci-hub.se\/https:\/\/www.bodyworkmovementtherapies.com\/article\/S1360-8592(15)00053-4\/fulltext\">more than up to the job of supporting you <\/a>without any assistance. Most feet aren&#8217;t flawed, just underused. And simply wearing barefoot shoes is one way to fix that. Studies have shown that <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30113521\/\">walking around in minimalist shoes naturally strengthens feet.<\/a> Hence, arch support might help you today, but it&#8217;s not preparing you for tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stiff Soles Limit Your Foot Mobility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:14px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"514\" src=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-barefoot-sandals-review-stiff-flexible-2-e1629941347859-1024x514.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16066\" style=\"width:726px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-barefoot-sandals-review-stiff-flexible-2-e1629941347859-1024x514.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-barefoot-sandals-review-stiff-flexible-2-e1629941347859-300x151.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-barefoot-sandals-review-stiff-flexible-2-e1629941347859-768x386.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-barefoot-sandals-review-stiff-flexible-2-e1629941347859-1536x771.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-barefoot-sandals-review-stiff-flexible-2-e1629941347859.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides weakening your foot musculature, the intense arch support and thick sole in a Birkenstock also limits your foot <em>mobility<\/em>. The foot has 33 joints, which allows for endless movement possibilities, all of which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutritiousmovement.com\/product\/whole-body-barefoot\/\">connect the feet to the entire posterior chain &#8211; ankles, knees, hips, pelvic floor, glutes<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-barefoot-sandals-review-stiff-flexible-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16067\" style=\"width:790px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-barefoot-sandals-review-stiff-flexible-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-barefoot-sandals-review-stiff-flexible-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-barefoot-sandals-review-stiff-flexible-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-barefoot-sandals-review-stiff-flexible-3-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-barefoot-sandals-review-stiff-flexible-3.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The flexible barefoot shoes (left) let me move through my range of motion effortlessly. The Birkenstocks (right) are so stiff I have to rock forward to get up on my toes. We cross over our toes with every step, so it&#8217;s easy to imagine how that stiff sole can affect your gait. What might surprise you is that this also <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/MuFsFfDI9G8\">affects your pelvic floor<\/a>!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you slip on a Birkenstock you are essentially putting your foot into a fixed position. You might get a little bending and flexing as you walk, but not nearly enough to keep your joints robust to meet the demands of a long and active life. Because if you don&#8217;t use your joint mobility you WILL lose it. Wearing shoes with flexible soles, i.e. not Birks, allows your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CShm7topZyA\/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link\">toes to bend fully<\/a>, your arch to flatten and stiffen as designed, and the <a href=\"https:\/\/bmcsportsscimedrehabil.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/2052-1847-6-33\">natural balance system in the body<\/a> to function. This stability from the ground up will come back to you in dividends throughout your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Slides Cause Toe Gripping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"588\" src=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-barefoot-sandals-review-stiff-flexible-1024x588.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16102\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-barefoot-sandals-review-stiff-flexible-1024x588.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-barefoot-sandals-review-stiff-flexible-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-barefoot-sandals-review-stiff-flexible-768x441.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-barefoot-sandals-review-stiff-flexible.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>My final beef with Birks is that their most popular styles are essentially slides. Shoes that aren&#8217;t secure to your foot affect your gait, resulting in <a href=\"https:\/\/lermagazine.com\/article\/flip-flops-fashionable-but-functionally-flawed\">shuffling and toe gripping<\/a>. For optimal mobility, sandals should have some sort of securing strap so they stay put while you move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Birkenstock Got A Few Things Right<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the issues I have with Birkenstocks, they still hold a valuable place in the world of rehab and pain management &#8211; thanks to a few critical features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toe space<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-barefoot-sandals-foot-shape.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16045\" style=\"width:601px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-barefoot-sandals-foot-shape.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-barefoot-sandals-foot-shape-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Yay for a natural foot shape!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Birkenstock shoes have a natural foot shape that allows the toes to spread out. This is so important for foot function, and unfortunately so uncommon when you go shoe shopping. But that&#8217;s also what makes barefoot shoes so great &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/best-barefoot-shoes-foot-type\/\">a natural toe box shape is a critical feature of them<\/a> so if you transition to barefoot shoes you can say good bye to cramped feet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zero Drop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Birkenstock sandals are zero drop (heel is at the same elevation as the toe). This is another uncommon find in a supportive shoe (but an unequivocal feature of barefoot shoes), and is very beneficial to your spinal health and overall alignment. Any kind of heel, even the small heel lifts in sneakers and orthotic shoes, pushes your weight forward and stresses your body unevenly. If you need a supportive shoe right now, it goes a long way to get it in a completely flat one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Mukishoes-Chelsea-zero-drop-annotated.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9714\" style=\"width:516px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is how any kind of heel throws off your alignment.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*Note that only Birkenstock sandals are zero drop. Their close toed shoes that come with a removable insole are not*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So if you are dealing with chronic or acute foot pain and need something to help get you by, you can do far worse than Birkenstock sandals. But relying on them in the long term will only serve to weaken your foot function over time. So what should we do instead?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Better Long Term Solution to Foot Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re living in Birkenstocks right now, no one is judging. After all, I spent more than a year wearing nothing but Birkenstocks &#8211; I know the vicious cycle of weak feet + supportive shoes all too well. But the good news is, you likely have more control than you realize. Foot health can be reduced to the following 4 aspects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Mobility &#8211; The range of motion you have control over<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Alignment &#8211; The natural positioning of your body&#8217;s joints<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strength &#8211; The power and endurance of your muscles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stability &#8211; The ability to maintain alignment despite outside forces<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>So how do you achieve those things? Here are a few non-threatening ways to improve the health of your feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Going barefoot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doing <a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/foot-exercises-transitioning-barefoot-shoes\/\">foot exercises<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wearing <a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/benefits-barefoot-minimalist-shoes\/\">minimalist shoes<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"639\" src=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/foot-transformation-august-2021-1-1024x639.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16084\" style=\"width:695px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/foot-transformation-august-2021-1-1024x639.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/foot-transformation-august-2021-1-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/foot-transformation-august-2021-1-768x479.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/foot-transformation-august-2021-1.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I used a combination of all 3 of the above strategies to get myself out of foot pain and out of arch support &#8211; for good! It can take time to see results, but real change is like that. Slow, steady progression over years has left me with two feet that stand on their own two feet! I discovered the concept of minimalist shoes in Jan. 2017 and slowly transitioned until Jan 2018 when I started wearing them exclusively. So the above photo shows what my foot looked like a year into my barefoot shoe journey (Jan 2019). 2 1\/2 years later to Aug 2021 and you can visibly see that my foot is stronger and more aligned. Like they&#8217;ve been working out or something! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below you can see the progression of my natural arch over 4 years. July of 2017 is when I was fully reliant on my Birkenstocks to be comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/foot-arch-transformation-1-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16085\" style=\"width:517px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/foot-arch-transformation-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/foot-arch-transformation-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/foot-arch-transformation-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/foot-arch-transformation-1.jpg 1344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I am not here to tout going barefoot as a panacea for all people with foot pain. But we can ALL, no matter our current situation, be better informed about how our shoes and lifestyle choices affect us. I am <a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/being-me-a-journey-to-barefoot\/\">prone to joint issues<\/a> myself, which has affected my path toward healthy feet and better overall movement. But I&#8217;d still like to be able to chase my grandchildren someday, so I take every opportunity to use my body naturally. As anyone close to me will report, I can often be found traipsing around barefoot! And when I&#8217;m not, I&#8217;m in barefoot shoes 100% of the time. <strong>That means Birkenstocks are gone from my life, and even though we had a good run, I have no plans to come back to them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So the next question is, what am I wearing instead of Birkenstocks? Here is a list of barefoot sandals that can be worn daily just like a Birkenstock sandal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Barefoot Sandal Alternatives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some barefoot sandals that are zero drop, with thin flexible soles, and a natural foot shape to them &#8211; for optimal foot function. But you don&#8217;t need to be limited to sandals! To get started with minimalist shoes, simply<a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/\"> head to my home page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:28% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/feelgrounds-seaside-black-vegan-barefoot-sandals.jpeg\" alt=\"Top down view of Feelgrounds barefoot seaside sandals in black\" class=\"wp-image-15614 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/feelgrounds-seaside-black-vegan-barefoot-sandals.jpeg 648w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/feelgrounds-seaside-black-vegan-barefoot-sandals-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/feelgrounds-seaside-black-vegan-barefoot-sandals-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.feelgrounds.com\/?aff=anyasreviews\">Feelgrounds Seaside Sandals <\/a>(<strong>EU<\/strong>) &#8211; Sizes EU 35-49. The seaside sandal is vegan and available in tons of different colors! Read all my <a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/brand\/feelgrounds\/\">Feelgrounds reviews here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use code <strong>ANYA5<\/strong> for 5% off your first order<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-css-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:28% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"427\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Earth-Runners-Elementals-tribal-print-barefoot-running-sandals.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16039 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Earth-Runners-Elementals-tribal-print-barefoot-running-sandals.jpg 427w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Earth-Runners-Elementals-tribal-print-barefoot-running-sandals-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Earth-Runners-Elementals-tribal-print-barefoot-running-sandals-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 427px) 100vw, 427px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/earthrunners.com\/?rfsn=3201806.600dc2\">Earth Runners<\/a> (<strong>US<\/strong>) &#8211; Sizes US 6-15. Love mine! Super comfortable. <strong>ANYA<\/strong> for 10% off. Full <a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/earth-runners-barefoot-sandals-review\/\">Earth Runners review here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-css-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:29% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"465\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Xero-z-treks-e1595353763390.jpeg\" alt=\"Top down view of a pair of feet out in nature wearing Xero Z Treks in black\" class=\"wp-image-7839 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Xero-z-treks-e1595353763390.jpeg 465w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Xero-z-treks-e1595353763390-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Xero-z-treks-e1595353763390-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 465px) 100vw, 465px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/xeroshoes.com\/shop\/product-category\/sandals\/\">Xero Shoes<\/a> (<strong>US<\/strong>) &#8211; Sizes US Womens 5-12, Mens 6-14. Read my <a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/xero-z-treks-review\/\">Z-Trek review<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Europe? <a href=\"https:\/\/xeroshoes.eu\/go\/AnyasReviews\">Shop Xero Shoes EU here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-css-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:29% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"610\" src=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shamma-Sandals-barefoot-running-sandals-review.jpeg\" alt=\"a top down view of a pair of feet standing on rock wearing Shamma Warrior Sandals barefoot sandals for hiking, running, and walking\" class=\"wp-image-19653 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shamma-Sandals-barefoot-running-sandals-review.jpeg 648w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Shamma-Sandals-barefoot-running-sandals-review-300x282.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/go\/shamma-sandals\/\">Shamma Sandals<\/a> (<strong>US<\/strong>) &#8211; Sizes US Womens 5- Mens 14. Use code <strong>ANYASREVIEWS2023<\/strong> for 10% off. I love this brand! Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/?s=shamma\">my Shamma reviews here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-css-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:28% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/Crupon-Sandals-best-barefoot-dress-shoes-women.jpeg\" alt=\"A top down view of a pair of feet standing on concrete wearing pink Crupon Nomade barefoot sandals with the bottom hem of a floral dress visible\" class=\"wp-image-25450 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cruponsandals.com\/collections\/barefoot\">Crupon Sandals<\/a> (<strong>Europe<\/strong>) &#8211; Sizes EU 35-41. The sandals linked here are barefoot friendly. The other models from Crupon are narrower in the toe box, but can still be made with a flat and flexible sole. There is also has an extra wide option! Use code <strong>ANYA<\/strong> for 10% off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/brand\/crupon\/\">Read my Crupon Reviews here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-css-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:28% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"595\" src=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Softstar-Shoes-Solstice-sandal-styling-in-aged-walnut.jpeg\" alt=\"Top down view of Softstar Solstice Sandals in youth size\" class=\"wp-image-14815 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Softstar-Shoes-Solstice-sandal-styling-in-aged-walnut.jpeg 648w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Softstar-Shoes-Solstice-sandal-styling-in-aged-walnut-300x275.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/shrsl.com\/2tw3c\">Softstar Solstice<\/a> (<strong>US<\/strong>) &#8211; Sizes US 5U-12U and 3 width options. These sandals run big, most people size down and choose wide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-css-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:28% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"576\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Be-Lenka-Promenade-red-beige-lilac.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16038 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Be-Lenka-Promenade-red-beige-lilac.jpeg 576w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Be-Lenka-Promenade-red-beige-lilac-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Be-Lenka-Promenade-red-beige-lilac-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" title=\"Be Lenka US Women&#039;s Sandals\" href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/go\/be-lenka-us-womens-sandals\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Be Lenka Promenade<\/a> (<strong>US\/EU<\/strong>) &#8211; Sizes EU 36-43. Use code <strong>ANYASREVIEWS<\/strong> for 5% off (returns are only accepted from within the EU and USA). If you are outside the US, <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" title=\"Be Lenka Sandals EU\" href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/go\/be-lenka-sandals-eu\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">shop Be Lenka EU here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can find Be Lenka sandals at <a href=\"https:\/\/anyas-shop.com\/collections\/footwear?filter.p.vendor=Be+Lenka\">Anya&#8217;s Shop!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-css-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:29% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"432\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Zeazoo-sandals.jpeg\" alt=\"Zeazoo black leather criss cross sandals\" class=\"wp-image-12808 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Zeazoo-sandals.jpeg 432w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Zeazoo-sandals-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Zeazoo-sandals-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zeazoo.com\/en\/12-barefoot-sandals-grown-ups\">Zeazoo Sandals<\/a> (<strong>EU<\/strong>) &#8211; Sizes EU 35-46. Use code <strong>ANYASREVIEWS<\/strong> for 5% off. <strong>You can find Zeazoo Sandals at <a href=\"https:\/\/anyas-shop.com\/collections\/footwear?filter.p.vendor=Zeazoo\">Anya&#8217;s Shop<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-css-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:29% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Tikki-Barefoot-Sandals-Soul-White-FLexibility.jpg\" alt=\"A pair of white Soul Tikki Shoes barefoot sandals for women with one rolled up into a ball to show its flexibility and the other showing the natural foot shape of the sole\" class=\"wp-image-25858 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Tikki-Barefoot-Sandals-Soul-White-FLexibility.jpg 800w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Tikki-Barefoot-Sandals-Soul-White-FLexibility-300x288.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Tikki-Barefoot-Sandals-Soul-White-FLexibility-768x737.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>L<a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" title=\"Tikki Lang S home page\" href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/go\/tikki-lang-s-home-page\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">ang. S by Tikki Shoes<\/a> (<strong>EU<\/strong>) &#8211; Sizes EU 35-46. They are released each spring and have options for men, women, and big kids. Great choice for extra wide feet!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use <strong>ANYALANG<\/strong> for 10% off<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-css-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:28% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"592\" src=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Vivobarefoot-Kuru-II.jpeg\" alt=\"top down view of vivobarefoot Kuru II brown leather sandals\" class=\"wp-image-15693 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Vivobarefoot-Kuru-II.jpeg 720w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Vivobarefoot-Kuru-II-300x247.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow noindex\" title=\"Vivobarefoot Homepage\" href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/go\/vivobarefoot-homepage\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">Vivobarefoot <\/a>Opanka Sandal (<strong>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/barefoot-shoe-brands-by-region\/\">this post<\/a> to find your nearest Vivobarefoot e-shop<\/strong>) -Sizes US 5.5-11.5. Use code <strong>ANYASREVIEWS15 for 15% off<\/strong> *This model is only available seasonally. If it&#8217;s out currently, they&#8217;ll be back next warm season*<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-css-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:29% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"648\" height=\"648\" src=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Wildling-Shoes-Feather-Barefoot-Sandal-Spring-Summer-2022-Collection-review.jpeg\" alt=\"A top down view of a pair of feet standing on concrete wearing Wildling Shoes Forest Feather barefoot sandal made of green microfiber material\" class=\"wp-image-19841 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Wildling-Shoes-Feather-Barefoot-Sandal-Spring-Summer-2022-Collection-review.jpeg 648w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Wildling-Shoes-Feather-Barefoot-Sandal-Spring-Summer-2022-Collection-review-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Wildling-Shoes-Feather-Barefoot-Sandal-Spring-Summer-2022-Collection-review-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 648px) 100vw, 648px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wildling.shoes\/?ref=annamariejensen&amp;utm_source=affiliate&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=Ongoing&amp;utm_term=Anya%27s+Reviews&amp;utm_content=generic\">Wildling Feather<\/a> (<strong>EU<\/strong>) &#8211; Sizes EU 36-48. The Feather sandals from Wildling are super lightweight and have great ground feel!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/brand\/wildling-shoes\/\">Read my Wildling Reviews here<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-black-color has-css-opacity has-black-background-color has-background is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>And these are just a handful of options! Click here to see a <a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/minimalist-summer-sandals\/\">complete list of barefoot sandals<\/a> with even more choices. And if you&#8217;re interested in natural foowear options for more than summertime, I have a multitude of <a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/category\/shoe-lists\/\">barefoot shoe lists<\/a> for different age groups, activities, and weather! You can find a barefoot shoe for almost any occasion! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your feet are capable enough to <em>not need<\/em> supportive shoes like Birkenstocks you will be more comfortable in your daily life. While everyone&#8217;s unique bodies and experiences impact how feasible this is for them, most of us have a lot more control over it than we realize. But don&#8217;t take my word for it. Try it out and see if it&#8217;s right for you! It costs nothing to start going barefoot more often and exercising your feet. Your body will thank you for the attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"718\" src=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-Foot-Pain-Barefoot-Shoes.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-Foot-Pain-Barefoot-Shoes.jpg 775w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-Foot-Pain-Barefoot-Shoes-300x278.jpg 300w, https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Birkenstocks-Foot-Pain-Barefoot-Shoes-768x712.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reference Material<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/benefits-barefoot-minimalist-shoes\/\">The Benefits of Barefoot Shoes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/foot-exercises-transitioning-barefoot-shoes\/\">Foundational Foot Exercises<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/how-to-strengthen-your-feet-with-floor-texture\/\">How To Strengthen Your Feet With Floor Texture<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/anyasreviews.com\/best-barefoot-shoes-foot-type\/\">The Best Barefoot Shoes for Your Foot Type<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutritiousmovement.com\/product\/whole-body-barefoot\/\">Whole Body Barefoot, by Katy Bowman<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/gaithappens.com\/?gh=1\">Foot Health 101 Course from Gait Happens<\/a> &#8211; I am also in their Foot Function Membership which I love<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/MuFsFfDI9G8\">How Feet Are Connected to the Pelvic Floor by Petra Fisher<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/healthyfeetalliance.org\/3-steps-to-pain-free-feet\/\">3 Steps to Pain Free Feet from The Healthy Feet Alliance<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Supporting Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lermagazine.com\/article\/flip-flops-fashionable-but-functionally-flawed\">Flip Flops Effect on Gait<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/medicine-and-dentistry\/musculoskeletal-rehabilitation\">Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Strategies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/32521283\/\">Custom Foot Orthotic Intervention Caused Muscle Decrease<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sci-hub.se\/10.1016\/j.jbmt.2015.02.007\">How Over-Pronation May be a Dysfunctional Model<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30113521\/\">Walking in Minimalist Shoes Strengthens Foot Muscles<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31700547\/\">Shoes with A Narrow Toe Box Restrict Blood Flow to Heel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a 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