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WALKING BAREFOOT IS GOOD FOR YOU
VivoBarefoot by Terra Plana is a revolutionary, back-to-basics design based on the simple
principle that being barefoot is the healthiest way for you and your feet to be. An ultra thin
puncture resistant sole allows your feet to be as millions of years of evolutionary design
intended – Barefoot!
ULTRA THIN PUNCTURE RESISTANT SOLE
The VivoBarefoot shoes are made with a side stitched construction and are anatomically
correct for the truest barefoot experience. The VivoBarefoot puncture resistant sole flexes
under your feet like an extra layer of skin allowing your feet to remain protected from anything
you might find on the streets such as nails, glass or sharp rocks.
NORMAL SHOES ARE BAD FOR YOU
Research from Chiropodists, Podiatrists and leading anatomical scientists has continuously
proved that normal shoes are the major root of all feet problems. In Barefoot populations such
as India, China and Africa the population suffers much less from foot problems than in shoe
wearing populations. For example, rickshaw pullers in India who run all day with bare feet
have been shown to have more perfect feet than anywhere else in the world.
ADVANTAGES OF BAREFOOT
There are many advantages of walking barefoot. Since VivoBarefoot was launched in 2003
Alexander technique teachers, Dancers, Yogis, Tai Chi performers, Capoiera masters and
Sports enthusiasts, old and young have raved about the astonishing health benefits of Vivo
Barefoot.
“There is such a need to transform the whole idea of what is a shoe’s function – shoes with
any kind of ‘arch support’ are uncomfortable for me – as they can’t change as your foot
moves. It seems to be a similar misconception as having ‘Lumbar support’ on the back of a
car seat. Great you are designing a glove for the foot.”
Jan Baty, Alexander technique teacher, Newark USA
Vivo Barefoot will help to:
• Strengthen the muscles in your feet.
• Realign your posture.
• Stimulate the 200,000 nerve endings in the soles of your feet.
• Allow information from the ground to be passed to your mind and body.
• Enhance your sex drive
The VivoBarefoot shoes can be worn all day, everyday.
The Autumn Winter collection comes in black, brown and white and consists of Slip-ons,
Lace-ups, Velcro-close and elastic closing shoes fashionable and durable.
Available in any Terra Plana store or on the Web: www.terraplana.com