PODCAST: Veronika Kristková (Fyzio Beskyd): Transitioning to barefoot shoes and how it affects our health

PODCAST: Veronika Kristková (Fyzio Beskyd): Transitioning to barefoot shoes and how it affects our health PODCAST: Veronika Kristková (Fyzio Beskyd): Transitioning to barefoot shoes and how it affects our health

Podcast naBOSo Walking, Movement and Health

How do “traditional” shoes affect not only foot health, but also your overall posture? Why do you need to relearn how to walk properly when transitioning to barefoot shoes?

In this interview with physiotherapist Veronika Kristková from the therapy and education centre Fyzio Beskyd, you’ll get answers to common questions about choosing your first barefoot shoes and making a smooth, pain-free transition to barefoot. You’ll learn the differences between traditional and barefoot shoes, how they influence overall posture, and the key functions of our feet.

Most of all, look forward to practical tips for walking correctly. We also talked about custom insoles for addressing specific foot issues and how to combine them with barefoot shoes. We also mention situations where barefoot shoes may not be the best choice.

In today’s episode, you’ll learn:

  • Introduction and guest presentation (0:00)
  • How do I know whether my body and feet are ready to transition to barefoot? (3:36)
  • Why we don’t really need to “solve” the transition to barefoot shoes for children — and why they’re suitable (4:35)
  • What are the differences between traditional and barefoot footwear, and how do they affect our feet? (6:55)
  • Can barefoot shoes be combined with insoles? (13:45)
  • How do shoes affect posture? (15:57)
  • When are barefoot shoes not suitable? (18:41)
  • How to choose the right barefoot shoes (20:52)
  • How to transition to barefoot shoes — and which pair to buy first (24:04)
  • Are barefoot shoes suitable for people with diabetes? (28:32)
  • Why we recommend seeing a physiotherapist when transitioning to barefoot (30:55)

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