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Anyone that's switched from a traditional shoe to a "barefoot" shoe, low drop/wide toe box. Did you find the need to use an adjustment period to strengthen your feet? I've been reading that you should slowly build up to all day wearing. I usually have around a 7.5k step morning walk and don't want to create any injuries when switching, but want some first hand experience from others who have made the switch and if they have experienced any issues during the transition.

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Bohemia 4mo ago

I haven't done straight barefoot, but I use Altra Original foot shape as a wide toe box zero drop with cushion. Also, Orthofeet (wide) has some dressier styles, for women at least. I walk average 10k / day and just prefer cushion, unless I am walking directly on soft earth, then I go barefoot :)

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Kräftig 4mo ago

I like the Altra's with the idea for a beginner shoe with the wide toe and zero drop, but still a slight amount of cushion. I'm the same way with going barefoot, in the yard and around the house I'm always barefoot.

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Bohemia 4mo ago

Yeah, I am also about to buy toe socks for the first time. Excited, maybe too excited lol, about that

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Bohemia 4mo ago

I also workout barefoot, with exercises like weighted squats with toe rises at the end