A new study conducted by a team of specialized physicians suggests that walking barefoot promotes children’s physical development. The research was conducted over 1,015 children and teenagers in Germany and South Africa.
The tests and measures made during the study showed that children in Western Cape, South Africa who habitually walk barefoot stand firmly on their heels, and suffer less from the flat feet case compared to the majority of their peers in Hamburg, who move with their shoes on.
This study showed that barefoot kids can jump and land more steadily compared to their peers who regularly wear shoes.
Physician Karsten Hollander concluded: “Growing barefoot hugely affects the development of the feet, walking skills, and physical performance in children.”
The researchers are set to introduce their findings during an upcoming medical conference which will run from May 24 till 26 in Hamburg.
