The typical human foot has 26 bones, 33 joints, 20 muscles, and hundreds of sensory receptors, tendons and ligaments. The “Five Finger” shoes are based on the belief that shoes that provide too much structure prevent stimulation of many of these receptors, tendons, muscles, ECT. Some experts believe that athletic shoes actually weaken our foot and leg muscles, leaving them underdeveloped and more prone to injury.Proponents of this type of footwear claim that it is important to “stimulate and exercise the foot in a more natural state on a regular basis . . . . Stimulating muscles in your feet and lower legs will not only make you stronger and healthier, it improves your balance, agility and proprioception.”
I know many people who were these shoes. Most swear that they have eliminated shin splints, relieved various foot pains, and even made them better runners. Others claim that they developed bone spurs, plantar fasciitis, and other limb pain.
Make up your own mind, do your own research, and if you do decide to try them, make sure you introduce your feet to them slowly!
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