Barefoot shoes are feet shaped instead of shoe shaped! Check out your feet. Are there gaps between your toes, or all they all kind of narrow and shoe shaped? They're supposed to be big and splayed! Barefoot shoes allow your feet to go back to the shape they should be, while promoting proper muscle strengthening and better circulation. They're awesome! Feet aren't made to be trapped in shoes. They become weak and it hurts your whole body over time. Barefoot shoes let your feet be what they're supposed to be, without running the risk of injury or illness.