Almost all shoes, both conventional and barefoot, have their toe bent upwards from the ground. Even a seemingly slightly raised toe triggers a cascade of problems, deactivating the arches of the foot, especially the transverse arch. The hard impact falls on the back of the foot, we stomp on the heel, and the Achilles tendons, knees, lumbar discs, and even the cervical spine suffer. Last but not least, they also cause us to develop a protruding belly, as the inner abdominal muscles and pelvic floor muscles are deactivated.
Most shoes will not allow us to move naturally on hard urban surfaces. Realfoot shoes do. Their unique shape and construction prepare your foot for impact energy, the shoe transmits information about the surface, the foot reacts at the last second before impact, and walking can be comfortable and healthy again. In short, perfect cooperation between shoe and foot.
The city is our modern "jungle"
Step by step, we navigate it every day, overcoming its challenges. Concrete sidewalks, pavement, and asphalt... Our feet, often cramped in tight shoes, try to keep pace with the rhythm of urban life, and we have grown accustomed to a certain discomfort associated with walking on flat hard surfaces and the inconvenience of city shoes.
Imagine walking effortlessly
But what if we didn't have to struggle with hard surfaces? What if we could walk in the city with lightness and elegance, without having to watch every step, feeling the same as when walking in nature?
Imagine that even in shoes, your feet can "breathe freely," move unrestrictedly, and adapt to the terrain. To be protected and yet develop and strengthen with every step. Even on hard urban surfaces.
We designed our Realfoot shoes to bring you back to natural movement, even in the heart of your city.
We love barefoot, but we go further
Barefoot footwear supports healthy movement and provides more space for the feet than conventional footwear with a narrow toe box and hard sole. It is designed to mimic barefoot walking as much as possible. With a thin and flexible sole, it allows the foot to move more naturally and feel the surface it walks on.
However, walking in the city can be challenging even in barefoot shoes.
Barefoot on hard urban surfaces
Perhaps you know the feeling: you put on a shoe with a thin sole, head out into the streets, and "fight" with every step. The shoe makes you land hard on your heel, you stomp, it's unpleasant. And here comes the familiar question. Should I go back to conventional footwear, or should I endure it in these barefoot shoes? Will it change?
The real reason for stomping, however, is actually not the thin sole!
The main cause lies in footwear and also in the movement pattern that unsuitable footwear has taught us. The key here is the toe of the shoe!
Toes or health?!
Most shoes we wear today, for adults and children, regular or barefoot, have their toe raised off the ground.
A shoe with such a toe literally forces us into improper movement. It lifts our toes off the ground, disabling the natural shock absorption of the foot. The body's weight shifts backward, and that is why walking on hard surfaces causes us health problems.
REALFOOT changes the rules of the game
Realfoot footwear is not just a fashion trend – it's a revolution in the way we move.
We are based on many years of foot research and an understanding of modern needs.
It's not about feeling every stone or unevenness; it's about changing your way of moving. To be able to enjoy every step naturally and without unnecessary obstacles.
People wearing REALFOOT shoes report not only an improvement in their gait but also a reduction in back pain, joint pain, and other body parts. It's amazing. When the feet function naturally, the body feels and works better.
We are justifiably proud of this.
Feet as your sixth sense
Our feet are amazing – full of nerve endings and providing feedback about the world around us. They are one of the most sensitive parts of our body. Remember how even a tiny pebble that gets into your shoe can bother you, or what goes through you when your foot unexpectedly "discovers" a stray Lego brick. If we walk barefoot or in the right shoes, our body has the opportunity to listen to the terrain, adapt, and find natural balance. And we bring this balance to urban surfaces.
A shoe that exercises for you
Realfoot shoes are not just for athletes or natural movement enthusiasts. They are here for them, but first and foremost, they are for everyone else.
They are for everyone who wants to improve their movement, health, and comfort... And perhaps they have tried everything possible and still don't know how to do it.
We have created shoes that work for you, change your movement patterns, and instead of restricting, build lightness and fluidity of movement with every step.
When...
When you discover the right shoe, the urban environment will become your new playground.
Realfoot will teach you to walk naturally again, and your body will no longer have to adapt. Wherever your steps may lead you.
That's why we created them!
We are here for you, ready to help you with healthy and natural movement.
Step into the world of REALFOOT, where health begins from the feet up.
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Author: Matyáš Kozma
Natural Movement Expert