PODCAST: PhDr. Petr Exnar: Barefoot footwear as a path to healthy movement

PODCAST: PhDr. Petr Exnar: Barefoot footwear as a path to healthy movement PODCAST: PhDr. Petr Exnar: Barefoot footwear as a path to healthy movement

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Petr Exnar, founder of the leguano brand in the Czech Republic, shares his story and the benefits of barefoot footwear for healthy movement.

In today’s episode of the Naboso podcast, we welcome an inspiring guest – Petr Exnar, the founder and face of the leguano barefoot shoe brand in the Czech Republic. Together, we’ll talk about his journey into promoting natural footwear, how – with the support of his wife, a physiotherapist – he discovered the world of barefoot shoes, and his efforts to bring this idea to the Czech market.

Petr will guide us through the beginnings of the leguano brand, share his experience with barefoot running, and introduce his new book, The Barefoot Phenomenon. We’ll also find out what makes leguano unique, what challenges he faced while developing the barefoot market, and what he’s planning for the future. Whether you’re passionate about healthy movement or simply curious about how barefoot can change your life, this episode is made for you.

In today’s episode, you’ll also learn:

  • 00:00:00 Introduction and guest welcome
  • 0:01:47 The story of how Leguano and barefoot came together
  • 0:06:38 What makes the leguano brand unique
  • 0:08:54 Personal experience of running in barefoot shoes
  • 0:11:46 Running challenges and successes
  • 0:20:08 The future of barefoot in the Czech Republic and the book The Barefoot Phenomenon
  • 0:23:40 Tips for runners interested in barefoot footwear
  • 0:26:51 Why it’s worth stopping hesitating and trying barefoot shoes

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