What are zero drop shoes?

Drop is the height difference between the heel of the shoe and the forefoot. So in other words, a shoe that has zero drop is flat. It is the exact opposite of having a heel of any kind on your shoe.

A zero drop shoe design creates a more natural design for how our feet behave without shoes. Most barefoot shoes are zero drop or have a very small “heel”. It is simply similar to being barefoot. Therefore, it is very good to start with barefoot shoes as soon as children start walking .

Better posture with flat shoes

A shoe that has zero drop allows your posture to be more upright. A shoe that has a rise in the heel puts more strain on the front of the foot. This is something many women feel after walking in heels for a day, which is why flat barefoot shoes are popular among women .

Thin soles take time to get used to

It can take some time to get used to using a flatter shoe with zero drop. It is good to start gradually and let your feet wear barefoot shoes in batches , rather than drastically changing all your shoes. A thin sole with a wide toe box is something men with large feet often find very comfortable to walk in, which is why barefoot shoes are also popular with men .