Barefoot shoes after 50: how to make the transition
Even after 50, there is no timetable for changing to barefoot shoes that applies to everyone. Your previous footwear, usual activity, health and the difference between the old and ...
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Why Start Barefoot Walking and How to Transition Gradually
Switching to barefoot shoes and true barefoot walking can feel like a huge change. You may wonder why you should trade your well-worn comfy shoes for minimalist models. What do you...
Barefoot at Work: Is It Possible to Wear Barefoot Shoes in the Office?
We spend roughly one-third of every day at work, usually with our feet locked in shoes. Whether your job imposes a strict business dress code or a relaxed atmosphere, foot comfort ...
What Proper Walking Looks Like in Barefoot Shoes
Walking feels so natural that we rarely think about it—we simply move forward. Yet good walking technique greatly affects how our feet and whole body feel, especially in barefoot s...
Barefoot Shoes for Spring and Summer: Selection and Recommendations by Weather
Warmer days are here, and many of us gladly put away heavy winter footwear. Spring and summer are the perfect seasons for barefoot shoes – after the long cold months, your feet can...
Barefoot for Seniors: Healthy Walking Later in Life
Ageing changes our feet and the entire musculoskeletal system. Many seniors suffer from pain in the feet, joints or spine and look for ways to find relief. One option that is gaini...
Sustainable Fashion and Barefoot Footwear: Natural Materials for Healthy Feet and the Planet
Sustainable fashion and healthy shoes Sustainable fashion is becoming ever more important—not only for clothing but for footwear too. Barefoot shoes, which promote a natural gait,...
Barefoot Walking vs. Barefoot Shoes: What Are the Differences and the Benefits for Foot Health?
What is barefoot walking and what are barefoot shoes? The term barefoot walking means going completely without shoes, so the feet are in direct contact with the ground. Toes, the ...
Running Barefoot and in Barefoot Shoes: Myths, Benefits and Tips for a Safe Start
Myths about running barefoot Running barefoot (or in barefoot shoes) sparks a lot of discussion and a few lingering myths. Let’s look at the most common ones: Myth 1 – Runni...
The story of ANTAL, a family shoe business
We would like to share some great news with you: iDNES.cz has published an article about us, where you can learn more about our family business, values and dedication to honest cra...
Barefoot Shoes: Discover the Benefits of Natural Walking
Barefoot shoes (often known as minimalist shoes) offer your feet a wealth of advantages you’ll appreciate in everyday life. Wearing them significantly increases walking comfort—you...
A podcast about how ANTAL shoes are made
A radio interview about making Antal shoes with the founders of the family brand and their motivation to establish their own production in eastern Slovakia. Listen to the original ...
From Prague to Medzilaborce: the story of ANTAL’s founders
An interview with the founders of the social enterprise Antal shoes, which makes premium barefoot shoes under its own Antal brand: a 100% Slovak product made in the small town of M...