Problems walking? Why Barefoot Footwear is the Key

I won't beat around the bush today.

Barefoot (or minimalist, respectful or healthy) shoes can change your life.

I am not exaggerating,

I don't lie,

I don't want to deceive you.

The story I'm going to tell you is about a person who had a hard time walking from the beginning.

It is not just any story; it is one of those cases that make you realise that walking is not a luxury, it is a necessity.

And it doesn't matter if you have a serious problem or are just looking to improve your daily life.

Barefoot shoes are here to make things easier for you.

So, listen to me.

Or rather, listen to what SHE has to say.

Natalia hasn't had an easy life. She was born with spina bifida, and her feet didn't develop as they should have.

Until a few years ago, she wore braces to support her heel joint, and her feet barely touched the ground.

Can you imagine?

I'm sure you can't, it's difficult, but give it a try.

It's as if you were walking with your feet unsupported, as if you were floating, without control.

It's a b*tch.

But here comes the good part of the story.

Natalia has been undergoing treatment for years and it has helped her improve a lot.

Now, she has more support on the sole of her foot, although she still doesn't have a well-developed heel joint.

Her feet tuck in a bit, but that hasn't slowed her down.

One day, her physio (who is also a ZaMi customer) said to her:

"Natalia, try barefoot shoes, talk to the people at ZaMi, they can guide you".

And so she did.

She contacted us, told us about her case, and after analysing it, we recommended barefoot shoes from Merrell.

And she, with all her willpower, started to use them little by little: 10 minutes a day, adapting to this new way of walking, to let her feet do the work.

And what happened?

Well, what happens when something is really good: it WORKS.

Effectiviwonder.

Now she wears her Merrell Trail Glove 7s all day long and her stride has improved tremendously.

Before, she would "eat" the tips of her shoes in record time.

Now, her barefoot shoes are as good as new, a sign that her gait has changed for the better.

At this point, you may be thinking:

What about me, I don't have that problem.

But honestly, aren't you sick of wearing those torture shoes: tight, with impossible heels, and hard as a rock?

And the worst thing is that they sell it to you as the only option to be "well-dressed".

Yavestruz.

As if life wasn't complicated enough for you to walk uncomfortably on top of it.

Well, you decide.

The fact is that Natalia has contacted us again to find something for autumn, which is just around the corner. And to keep her on the right track, here are my 2 recommendations (and one as a gift).

• First: Do you want something with a thick sole to be more protected?

Check out these Merrell Wrapt for Women and for Men.

They're tough, stand up to the daily grind and keep you protected from the cold.

Plus the thicker sole allows you to stay protected while connecting you to the terrain and helping you improve your stride.

• Second: Do you want something with a thinner sole?

For even more ground underfoot, check out the Merrell Vapor Glove 6 LTR for Women and for Men.

There's nothing like this feeling of freedom for your feet, especially if, like Natalia, you need to correct your posture and gain stability with every step.

• The Gift: And for the little ones?

Give your kids the barefoot advantage now.

The new colours of the Merrell Trail Glove Kids are fun and designed to take care of their developing feet, helping them to walk the way everyone should walk: Free and unrestricted.

Health starts with your feet

Antonio Caballo