Barefoot-Style shoes under the microscope: do they really help?
NCT ID NCT07452718
First seen Mar 05, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study looked at what happens when healthy adults wear minimalist (barefoot-style) shoes for a long time compared to regular shoes. Researchers measured foot muscle size, balance, and pressure patterns in 90 participants. The goal was to understand the effects, not to treat any disease.
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Universidad de Salamanca
Salamanca, Salamanca, 37007, Spain
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