Barefoot Analysis

Some science stuff

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Scientifically proven to be like barefoot

Experiment: Evaluation of the vertical ground reaction forces

• Result: No statistically significant differences
• Sample: 5 subjects, 15 trials, normal walking speed, body weight normalised mean values
• Source: Analysis is made using technical instruments of Politecnico Milano (Lab G. Divieti, Bioengineering Department)
• Base: 2008

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More protection than a running shoe

Experiment: Evaluation of the vertical ground reaction forces

• Result: FiveFingers provided better active and passive foot protection
• Sample: 5 subjects, 15 trials, normal walking speed, body weight normalised mean values
• Source: Analysis is made using technical instruments of Politecnico Milano (Lab G. Divieti, Bioengineering Department)
• Base: 2008

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Barefoot Comparison

• Pre-activation muscolar activity at Gastrocnemius: +18% than running shoes
• Energy Consumption: -3.2% than running shoes

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