# @evazubeck on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Ck3uBHYpDJn
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/21583583-evazubeck-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2022-11-12T18:16:00.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Eva zu Beck | Raw Adventure (@evazubeck) — https://gondola.cc/evazubeck

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8 months of mostly being barefoot or wearing barefoot shoes and… I’m hooked.

This year, I’ve gradually switched over to Vivobarefoot shoes in hiking, running and some of my daily life (way before this collaboration!).

In this time, I’ve noticed my feet and ankles growing stronger. I’ve felt my balance improve.

I’ve not had a single blister, not lost a single toenail, not had any pain in my feet - despite training hard for an ultra marathon. And yes, I ran that 50-mile ultra in my barefoot shoes and loved it 😉

And I’ve learned so much about our feet and modern footwear along the way. If you’re interested too, there’s plenty of great educational resources online - one of them is “Shoespiracy”, a short documentary by Vivobarefoot you can find on YouTube.

Did you know, for example, that most modern shoes actually constrict our feet, changing their shape over time? With 77% of Americans suffering from pain in their feet, that doesn’t seem to be a very good thing.

Or, did you know that going barefoot or wearing minimalist (barefoot) shoes can actually strengthen the muscles in your feet, leading to better long term balance and comfort?

Our feet are incredible tools that evolved with us to carry our entire weight over great distances and perilous terrain. I’ve found it super empowering to learn more about their hidden power and… well, commit to the barefoot lifestyle for the long haul! #livebarefoot 

For 15% off, you can use the discount code EZB15 on Vivo’s website. 🙂 Always remember to shop responsibly.

*Please note that it takes a few months to gradually switch over to barefoot shoes after wearing constrictive footwear your whole life.

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