We tried Bombas' Gripper Slippers, a cozy, minimalist slipper with grip traction.
Read on to hear our honest thoughts and shop a pair.
Many took this as proof of how badly we need to weararch supportfull-time.
In reality, we were asking too much of our fragile feet too fast.
People overstressed their arches pretty quickly, says natural foot care podiatristRay McClanahan, DPM.
However, he points out, their feet got stronger eventually.
podiatrist at Northwest Foot &
To give this strategy a try, I recently swapped my sturdy L.L.
Heres what I found.
Walking barefoot canimprove our balancesince our feet can sense the ground better and our toes can splay out.
Theyll get some of the circulatory benefits and balance benefits.
The key is to gradually build up your strength.
However, they will rise up to meet the challenge if the challenge is appropriate.
Its a loose fit, more meant for lounging than, say, running after a toddler.
Using these Bombas instead did make my feet feel a little more tired by bedtime.
There were also two bonuses of more minimalist slippers that I hadnt thought about.
podiatrist at Northwest Foot &
(Im already thinking of gifting a pair to a pregnant friend for her hospital bag.)
Also, theyre exceptionally quiet compared to clunkier slippers.
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