Why Barefoot is Best For Children

As you may know, I'm a big fan of my Vibram Five Fingers. It's been a growing trend for some time, the whole barefoot deal.  I've noticed the mainstream media is starting to pick up on the trend, in this case for kids...

Tracy Byrne, a podiatrist specialising in podopaediatrics, believes that wearing shoes at too young an age can hamper a child's walking and cerebral development. "Toddlers keep their heads up more when they are walking barefoot," she says. "The feedback they get from the ground means there is less need to look down, which is what puts them off balance and causes them to fall down." Walking barefoot, she continues, develops the muscles and ligaments of the foot, increases the strength of the foot's arch, improves proprioception (our awareness of where we are in relation to the space around us) and contributes to good posture.

Spend a few minutes and read the whole article.

-Daily Life Wellness