After I watched the Foot trailer below I remembered a conversation I recently had with my husband, James. We were talking about the different way he walks versus our 2-year-old, Tynan. Tynan has only worn moccasins or soft sole shoes and has been barefoot the rest of the time. He runs and walks drastically different than my husband. James has a heavy heel strike while Tynan mainly uses his fore foot which produces a spring release. It is fasinating to watch. James has tried to imitate Tynan and he said it is super hard and takes a lot of coordination and thought. They have drastically different walking styles and this film will show why. I can not wait for the release!
Foot is an independent documentary revealing the unhealthy relationship we have with our feet and the shoes we put on them. The top doctors, athletes, and advocates for barefoot living are featured along with contemporary research and ancient traditions. Dr. Daniel Howell and Dr. Ray McClanahan are a few experts who will highlight the health benefits of spending more time barefoot.
"Social norms influence us to cover our feet for a variety of reasons, but we pay a heavy price for this cultural obsession with shoes. Poorly designed footwear has contributed to widespread health issues, and a growing body of evidence suggests that we've been treating our feet all wrong. Across the nation, foot specialists and enthusiasts are reexamining our relationship to our own bodies, and recommending that the best way to increase one's foot health, and fitness overall, is to ditch the shoes and walk barefoot."
How We Can Help
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Your feet will thank you!
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The Foot Film - picture, logo, and video