The idea of moving around in shoes so thin you can feel the ground beneath you isn't for everyone - and neither is the design of barefoot shoes - but they have never been more popular in modern times. Movement and longevity specialists rave about them, brands like Adidas and Loewe have jumped on board, and they've even been touted as a preventative for the aches and pains of menopause. Are they worth the hype though? Here, writer Kat Storr reveals what she learnt after trying a pair for two weeks.
I'm not one of the world's most natural runners and as my age increases, so do my running-related aches and pains, but I enjoy the feeling of running and the endorphins it leaves me with. Like millions of other recreational runners, I normally step out in thick-soled trainers when I run the 5km loop around my local park. Thick shoes equal comfort for ankle, hip, and knee joints, right? But as it turns out, that's not necessarily the case.
