Men's brown leather barefoot shoes with a removable insole and a wide toe box

Barefoot Shoes vs. Orthotics: What's Right for You?

— Mesut Bozkurt
Confused between barefoot shoes and orthotics? Here's how they work, when each helps, and whether you can actually use both together.
Wide toe box barefoot shoes built on a foot-shaped last

Barefoot Shoes for High Arches: What to Know

— Mesut Bozkurt
High arches and barefoot shoes: the real answer depends on whether your arch is flexible or rigid. Here's how to tell, and what to look for either way.
Wide toe box barefoot leather shoes, comfortable footwear for joint and arthritis-conscious wearers

Barefoot Shoes and Arthritis: A Practical Guide

— Mesut Bozkurt
Can barefoot shoes help arthritis? Here's what knee research actually shows, and when a wide toe box matters more than sole flexibility.