Minimalist shoe collection

Links to mentioned shoes:
Vivobarefoot Primus Lite → www.vivobarefo...
Vivobarefoot Primus Trail FG → www.vivobarefo...
Be Lenka Promenade → www.belenka.co...
Vivobarefoot Gobi III → www.vivobarefo...
Groundies Universe → www.groundies....
Keen Kaci → www.amazon.com... OR www.keenfootwe...

[@sannelyeaylis9197]

Hello Ariel, I really like your barefoot collection! (btw BeLenka is actually a Slovak company 😸)

[@arielsimpleliving]

Oh thanks! Good to know!

[@Jansenbaker]

I'm sorry, but, that isn't the "insole". The Insole is the cushiony pad inside. outsole is outside.

[@childcrone]

"Ain't nobody got time for squished toes." 😄

[@versacegirl805]

Thank you!

[@kanpeki]

Giirl, how do you keep the inside of the Groundies clean? I wore them hiking a couple of times (I know, I know. They're not really meant for that. Anyway..). Dust got inside and now the non-removable insole is super gross. Any suggestions on how to clean the inside of the shoe are much appreciated!

[@arielsimpleliving]

Haha you don’t! I have such a hard time keeping mine clean. I mostly use these as “dressy sneakers”

[@spartan.falbion2761]

Are the truly barefoot shoes if you don't wear them without socks?

[@den2335]

Yes, not wearing them with socks will eventually make them stink.

[@PetrSandu]

What would you say are the main health benefits of barefoot shoes?

[@chcijutidphubi]

Nezkoušej to noumo

[@arielsimpleliving]

Your toes are not being forced into an unnatural position for extended periods of time and less back pain because the foot is on a level surface.

[@chellsee4167]

I will only speak for myself. I developed shin splints a few years ago, running. I dealt with that for about 3 years (from 2015 to winter 2017). November 2017 is when I made the switch to barefoot shoes. I didn't go ALL in, as easing into minimalist footwear is recommended. Over the months my shin splint pain began to disappear. The more I wore minimalist footwear or opted to be barefoot, the better I felt. My lower extremities were getting muscle stimulation they hadn't gotten in years. And I contribute all that to switching to minimalist footwear and being barefoot. Of course, I did exercises combined with wearing minimalist footwear to get better. I haven't had shin splints in years and I hope I never deal with them again. They were a constant lingering pain that just never seemed to go away and I'm happy they're gone. I'd would suggest doing a bit of research to see if it's right for you.