Barefoot enthusiasts say ditching your shoes is essential for optimal whole-body function. Doctors say minimalist shoes cause injury. Who's right? What if they both are?
In Whole Body Barefoot, biomechanist Katy Bowman explains how both sides are right and wrong by broadening the perspective of over-simplified "shoes are good" or "shoes are bad" arguments. Using evolutionary-based and biomechanics arguments, Katy demonstrates that shoes, in a modern context, have purpose, but that the trade-off for protection can be reduced whole-body health if we don’t pick the right shoes for our body and skill-level.
With over 20 exercises—for more than just the feet—this book is a must-have for anyone hoping to restore lost foot function and improve their health…naturally!
Order Processing: All sandals are handcrafted in our California workshop. Orders ship via USPS within 3-7 business days.
- Orders placed by Monday 7am Pacific ship Thursday.
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- Changes to orders must be requested within 24 hours of placement.
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1% of your purchase is donated to True Messages, a non-profit supporting the running heritage of the Tarahumara people.
Order Processing: All sandals are handcrafted in our California workshop. Orders ship via USPS within 3-7 business days.
- Orders placed by Monday 7am Pacific ship Thursday.
- Orders placed by Thursday 7am Pacific ship Monday.
- Changes to orders must be requested within 24 hours of placement.
Domestic Shipping:
- First Class Mail: $, 3-5 business days delivery after shipping.
- Priority Mail (Flat Rate): $$, 2-3 business days delivery after shipping.
- Priority Mail Express (Flat Rate): $$$, 1-2 business days delivery after shipping.
International Shipping:
- ePacket Duties and Taxes Paid: $, 7 to 9 business days delivery after shipping.
- Priority Duties and Taxes Paid: $, 6 to 9 business days delivery after shipping.
- Expedited Duties and Taxes Paid: $$, 5 to 7 business days delivery after shipping.
Add 3-4 business days for the following countries: Argentina, Mexico, Vietnam, Switzerland, Israel, Portugal, Ireland and Philippines
Shipping times are estimates and not guarantees.
Whole Body Barefoot: Transitioning Well to Minimal Footwear
Barefoot enthusiasts say ditching your shoes is essential for optimal whole-body function. Doctors say minimalist shoes cause injury. Who's right? What if they both are?
In Whole Body Barefoot, biomechanist Katy Bowman explains how both sides are right and wrong by broadening the perspective of over-simplified "shoes are good" or "shoes are bad" arguments. Using evolutionary-based and biomechanics arguments, Katy demonstrates that shoes, in a modern context, have purpose, but that the trade-off for protection can be reduced whole-body health if we don’t pick the right shoes for our body and skill-level.
With over 20 exercises—for more than just the feet—this book is a must-have for anyone hoping to restore lost foot function and improve their health…naturally!
Order Processing: All sandals are handcrafted in our California workshop. Orders ship via USPS within 3-7 business days.
- Orders placed by Monday 7am Pacific ship Thursday.
- Orders placed by Thursday 7am Pacific ship Monday.
- Changes to orders must be requested within 24 hours of placement.
Domestic Shipping:
- First Class Mail: $, 3-5 business days delivery after shipping.
- Priority Mail (Flat Rate): $$, 2-3 business days delivery after shipping.
- Priority Mail Express (Flat Rate): $$$, 1-2 business days delivery after shipping.
International Shipping:
- ePacket Duties and Taxes Paid: $, 7 to 9 business days delivery after shipping.
- Priority Duties and Taxes Paid: $, 6 to 9 business days delivery after shipping.
- Expedited Duties and Taxes Paid: $$, 5 to 7 business days delivery after shipping.
Add 3-4 business days for the following countries: Argentina, Mexico, Vietnam, Switzerland, Israel, Portugal, Ireland and Philippines
Shipping times are estimates and not guarantees.
1% of your purchase is donated to True Messages, a non-profit supporting the running heritage of the Tarahumara people.
Order Processing: All sandals are handcrafted in our California workshop. Orders ship via USPS within 3-7 business days.
- Orders placed by Monday 7am Pacific ship Thursday.
- Orders placed by Thursday 7am Pacific ship Monday.
- Changes to orders must be requested within 24 hours of placement.
Domestic Shipping:
- First Class Mail: $, 3-5 business days delivery after shipping.
- Priority Mail (Flat Rate): $$, 2-3 business days delivery after shipping.
- Priority Mail Express (Flat Rate): $$$, 1-2 business days delivery after shipping.
International Shipping:
- ePacket Duties and Taxes Paid: $, 7 to 9 business days delivery after shipping.
- Priority Duties and Taxes Paid: $, 6 to 9 business days delivery after shipping.
- Expedited Duties and Taxes Paid: $$, 5 to 7 business days delivery after shipping.
Add 3-4 business days for the following countries: Argentina, Mexico, Vietnam, Switzerland, Israel, Portugal, Ireland and Philippines
Shipping times are estimates and not guarantees.
