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Real Foot Doctor explains if barefoot, anatomic and foot shaped shoes are right for you and if every athlete should be going barefoot
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Video Intro
01:58 What is a barefoot shoe and what is an anatomic toe box or “foot shaped” shoe
04:40 What is the purpose of barefoot shoes
11:35 Is there a performance advantage to barefoot/foot shaped shoes
19:47 Can barefoot shoes stop foot injuries
20:50 Can barefoot shoes cause foot injuries
22:22 Do barefoot/ foot shaped / anatomic shoes cure bunions
24:46 Should you go barefoot as much as possible
25:48 Should all athletes wear barefoot shoes
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