That's why you should opt for barefoot shoes in sports

Whether jogging, hiking, fitness, or indoor sports – sports shoe manufacturers suggest to us that for every sport you need a specific high-performance shoe. Does a really good sports shoe need a heel, cushioning, and support elements? Far from it! Why the opposite is the case, how shoes with strong cushioning can actually harm the body, and why our shoes are the right choice for almost every sport, we explain to you in this article.

Walking barefoot is the most natural form of locomotion one can imagine, and yet nowadays we rely on shoes that seem more innovative than the other. Especially in sports, this doesn't necessarily make sense. A study by evolutionary biologist Daniel Liebermann of Harvard University from 2010 found that modern shoes are responsible for numerous orthopedic problems. In the study, Liebermann discovered that barefoot runners land first on the forefoot or midfoot, whereas runners with cushioned shoes land on the heel. The barefoot runners thereby stressed the musculoskeletal system significantly less. Paradoxically, the joints and bones are more strained when running with cushioned footwear.

What makes barefoot shoes special in sports?

Sport barefoot shoes like those from ZAQQ, which are available for both men and women , aim to provide the feet with as much freedom of movement as possible. The toe freedom is absolutely given with these shoes – nothing is squeezed here! This also better supports the natural running movement, and the toes do what they are meant to do. Therefore, sophisticated cushioning elements are rather avoided.

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For the ZAQQ sports shoes – as well as for all our other shoes – the zero-drop principle applies. Our shoes have no height difference or heel between the ball and the heel, which reinforces the correct rolling and landing. This way, you can land first on the forefoot and not, as usual with classic sports shoes, on the heel.  

Our shoes are also featherweights. At 200g (size 41), they are significantly lighter than those from well-known sports shoe manufacturers like Adidas, Nike, and others. Your feet are not additionally burdened!

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Running shoes from ZAQQ – take your training to a new level!

We have many models in store that support you in any sport and give back the natural movement patterns to your foot and the entire musculoskeletal system. Our SPIQE in the colors Blue Black and Red Black offers you everything a good sports shoe must offer: high wearing comfort, even on long distances, breathable and extra thin lining, as well as a highly flexible, slip-resistant, and abrasion-resistant rubber sole.

Get used to your new training partner slowly! 

But beware: If you want to train with our shoes in the future to provide long-term relief for your body, you must not rush anything! Your muscles, tendons, and ligaments are probably still used to being supported and cushioned – so far, the work has been taken off them. Your body needs time to get used to the new conditions and to build up its own resilience again. You should give your body at least three months to gradually get used to your barefoot shoes before completely switching to them for your training!

This time is worth it because your body will be stronger than ever before in the end! Feel free, feel ZAQQ!