{"id":4770,"date":"2025-03-25T16:21:39","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T21:21:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/guides\/?p=4770"},"modified":"2025-03-25T16:21:42","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T21:21:42","slug":"barestep-active-shoe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.charlotteobserver.com\/guides\/deals\/daily\/barestep-active-shoe\/","title":{"rendered":"Dealing With Foot Pain? These Shoes May Be the Key to Relieving It"},"content":{"rendered":"

From strolling on a morning walk to getting fit with a nice long jog, we\u2019re serious about maintaining our health as well as a positive state of mind by using our feet. Unfortunately, our feet don\u2019t always feel at their best. Whether it\u2019s overuse, old injuries or just a case of chronic soreness, dealing with painful feet can be a drag on everyday activities, not to mention your overall well-being.<\/p>

But we\u2019ve come across a new solution to the foot blues: the Barestep Active 2.0 shoe<\/a>. Developed with the help of orthopedists, this is a shoe meant to be worn barefoot. And when you see how it works, you\u2019ll understand why it\u2019s a huge hit with walkers and joggers of all types!<\/p>

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The Barestep Active 2.0 shoe<\/a> is designed with nature in mind \u2014 because, after all, our original natural state was walking around with bare feet. Unlike standard shoes, the Baresteps are designed to mimic that natural state, and thus relieve pain, strengthen your posture and avoid common sources of foot pain such as bone spurs, bunions and even plantar fasciitis.<\/p>

A wide toe box gives your toes room to stretch out, which is key to improving circulation throughout your foot and providing a more even distribution of pressure. The \u201czero-drop\u201d insoles keep your feet level, for which your arches will thank you, and the back of the sole is flexible, providing extra cushion to lessen impact when you plant your heel. The water-resistant material of the Barestep Active 2.0 shoes<\/a> is lightweight, soft and breathable yet durable, and we\u2019re big fans of the non-slip soles, which prevent falls and twisted ankles.<\/p>

All of the above combines to distribute weight across your legs and feet more evenly, resulting in better posture and improved foot strength. This might take some getting used to, as it\u2019s a different way of walking compared to what you get with ordinary shoes. But users have raved about the difference, claiming they\u2019re the most comfortable shoes they\u2019ve ever owned<\/a>, and they\u2019ve already gained notice by the likes of CBS and Forbes.<\/p>

So, if you\u2019re looking to cut down on foot pain and own a pair of shoes that can be squeezed into your bag or luggage and worn on any occasion, we recommend the Barestep Active 2.0 shoes<\/a>. It\u2019s the closest thing to walking around barefoot, without the dirt and pain of walking on harsh surfaces, of course!<\/p>

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