Barefoot shoes have been the focus of many discussions for years. Again and again, I hear the question of whether barefoot shoes are healthy and whether they are actually suitable for strengthening the foot muscles.

First of all, good foot muscles are absolutely crucial, and many football clubs include a barefoot session in their training. After all, good foot muscles are essential for a sport that is played with the foot. But having good foot muscles applies to every other sport as well. Tennis, boxing, dancing, sports on the ice, or gymnastics. Every athlete who stands or runs during sport needs good foot muscles. In fact, this applies to every person who gets around on two legs in any way.

So what makes these special shoes so unique, and why are they so effective when it comes to strengthening the feet?

Let us first take a closer look at the anatomy of the foot:

Our feet are biomechanical wonders of nature. I wrote an article about this topic in a magazine years ago.

With 26 bones, 33 joints, and more than 100 muscles, tendons, and ligaments, they are responsible for carrying our entire body weight. The foot muscles play a central role here, as they provide stability, balance, and the cushioning of impact. Yes, cushioning too. For a springy stride, we do not need thick running soles.

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