Taking small steps has been proven to be the best way to start something new. This allows you to feel the reward in achieving small goals, rather than feeling demoralised about failing to achieve an ambitious one.
If you’re thinking of trying Vivos for the first time or even if you're a long-time customer getting back in to the barefoot lifestyle, taking small steps may work for you. Because ‘normal’ shoes are cushioned and heeled, the muscles and tendons in our feet (and beyond) don’t behave in the way nature intended.
What’s the best way to adapt to Vivos?
1. Take short walks (our 100 day returns policy covers you for indoor or outdoor wear).
2. Listen to your body. Don’t ‘push on through’ or tough it out. If your calves feel tight, for example, reduce your distance.
3. Bring new movement into your exercise plan. Try deep squatting (with heels on the ground), to slowly develop greater range of movement in your ankles.
4. Walk before you run. Cushioned trainers encourage our bodies into bad habits – such as heel striking and long strides. Barefoot running is about low impact, quick steps – the way our ancestors ran.
Head to our website to choose your Vivos now, or explore some of our best-selling styles across our ranges below.
