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Hi! I’m Anya! I am a barefoot shoe wearer who loves personal style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I first discovered barefoot shoes<\/a> after a long bout of foot issues. They were a lifeline thrown to me when everything else I tried was a dead end. Thanks to this new way of thinking I could finally see a clear path toward pain free movement.<\/em> You can read more about my journey to healthy feet here.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

But I lamented my amazing shoe wardrobe and felt like I would never be chic again. Healthy shoes are ugly, right? I’ve always been a shoe person (and always had foot problems), so it was a pretty mixed bag of emotions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But it wasn’t long before I realized that with some extra research – and a whole new set of standards – I could curate shoes that made me feel amazing and didn’t require any compromises. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I realized a lot of you were out looking for the same answers, I decided to use my hours of research to create something that didn’t exist yet. This blog is my effort to show you you’re not alone in your foot & shoe struggles – and that there is a practical way forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re like me and want to find comfortable shoes that work with your life and body, you’re in the right place! Simply head to my homepage<\/a> to begin your journey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And don’t forget to subscribe to The Barefoot Shoe Digest<\/a> for weekly emails that answer the questions you are asking<\/em>. I’m so happy you’re here!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have additional questions please feel free to email me at info@anyasreviews.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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