Why zero-drop shoes can make calves and Achilles sore, what’s normal during transition, warning signs to watch for, and how heel lifts can help.

Takeaway: Your feet respond to the input you give them. If your shoes blur that input, you can usually bring it back with thinner footwear - plus a few small,...

Takeaway: The story behind the development of our thinking around barefoot-style shoes, starting from the Revive Original and culminating in our Modes concept.  

Takeaway: Your foot isn’t a rigid block. Learn what those joints are doing when you walk and run - and how footwear can change your movement options.  

This article explains what heel lifts are, how changes in heel height affect calf and Achilles loading during a transition to flatter footwear, and why heel lifts may be used...

Lauren is a registered physiotherapist with clinical experience in lower-limb and movement-related conditions. In this article, she draws on clinical reasoning and current movement science to explore how walking mechanics...

An evidence-informed look at toe splay, foot adaptation, and why space and context matter more than rules.

Bahé co-founder Alex Ward explains why foot health isn’t simple, how feet adapt over time, and what shoes can and can’t influence.  

Rediscover nature's flow. Our updated Respire sandals offer enhanced comfort, fit, and durability for all your grounded adventures. Feel the earth with every step!

Building on Part 1's exploration of barefoot-style running, here, in Part 2 there is a transition guide informed by Older Yet Faster. They've answered our questions on the essential aspects like...