Barefoot-Style shoes tested: could they strengthen your feet?
NCT ID NCT07452718
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether wearing minimalist (barefoot-style) shoes for 4 hours a day over 5 months changes foot muscles, stability, and pressure in healthy adults. 90 participants were split into minimalist shoe and regular shoe groups. The goal was to see medium-term effects on foot health, with results possibly used to promote minimalist footwear.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Minimalist footwear (Saguaro brand)
- What this could lead to
- If positive changes are found, this could encourage promoting minimalist footwear for better foot health in healthy people.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study in healthy adults, so results may not apply to people with foot pain or conditions. It only measured short-term effects over 5 months.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universidad de Salamanca
Salamanca, Salamanca, 37007, Spain
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