minimal shoes that ship to calgaryI am working hard to promote my favourite minimal shoe companies to local businesses, but in the meantime, here are some tried & tested minimal shoes that I LOVE that ship to Calgary (or elsewhere in Canada). Most of these companies have extensive sizing guides to help you decide what size to order. I've given my favourite shoe for each company, based on my experience. MOST* styles for the companies below are minimal and awesome. Shipments to Canada may be subject to customs, import duties, taxes, etc. These additional costs are the responsibility of the buyer and are not included in the cost of shipping. All opinions are my own. I have not been compensated in any way to suggest these companies! Merrell Shipping cost to Canada: FREE Return policy My favourite shoe: Vapor Glove *Merrell is the only company on this list that also sells positive heeled, rigid shoes. I include them because they do make a few barefoot styles, and vapour glove is my all time favourite 'athletic' shoe Xero Shoes Shipping cost to Canada: ~$11.00 USD per pair Return policy My favourite shoe: ALL OF THEM! Earth Runners Shipping cost to Canada: $8-19 USD Return policy My favourite shoe: Elemental Sandals Lems Shipping cost to Canada: $12.95+ USD Return policy My favourite shoe: Nine2Five *good men's business shoe! Vivobarefoot Shipping cost to Canada: $12 (free on orders over $100) Return policy My favourite shoe: Stealth Soft Star Shoes Shipping cost to Canada: FREE Return policy My favourite shoe: Solstice Sandal Unshoes Shipping cost to Canada: ~$15 USD Return policy My favourite shoe: Keota Sandal Luna Shipping cost to Canada: FREE over $100 Return policy My favourite shoe: Oso Flaco Drifter Leather Shipping cost to Canada: *Ships from Greece - as the shoes are made to order and currently fully booked, I couldn't find a shipping cost Return policy My favourite shoe: Helia Sandals Vibram Five Fingers Shipping cost to Canada: $20 (free over $150) Return policy My favourite shoe: Alitza Loop If you're looking to try something not on this list, I stumbled across this great resource: www.journeytobarefoot.com. Here you will find extensive lists for men, women and children. The most important thing I want you to remember when shopping for shoes is to look for Flat, Flexible, Attached and Wide shoes (FFAW). That way you can walk into any shoe store and decide if a shoe is right for you. The heel of the shoe should be no higher than the toe of the shoe (Flat). The sole should be flexible; you should be able to twist and roll the shoe (Flexible). The shoe should be ‘attached’ to your foot; nothing like a flip-flop that requires you to clench your toes just to keep it on your foot (Attached). And the shoe should be wide enough for your toes to spread out with every step (Wide) . If you want to learn more about why minimal shoes are a step in the right direction towards healthier feet, read Simple Steps to Foot Pain Relief . Remember that choosing minimal footwear is only half of the equation. To safely transition to wearing more minimal shoes, read Whole Body Barefoot: Transitioning Well to Minimal Footwear .
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AuthorRosanna Taylor, MSc, RES-CPT Archives
April 2024
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