Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee The Importance of Barefoot Shoes with Galahad Clark #13
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Apr 11, 2018 AI Snips
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Vivo Barefoot's Origin
- Galahad Clark's shoe journey began unexpectedly, influenced by a music band and a friend's modified Nike Huaraches.
- This sparked the "less shoe, more you" philosophy, leading to Vivo Barefoot's development.
Early Vivo Barefoot Designs
- Early Vivo Barefoot shoes featured zip-on/zip-off uppers for versatility, like convertible trousers or sofa beds.
- This design proved impractical, and a commercially viable version emerged around 2009.
Dr. Chatterjee's Back Pain Journey
- Dr. Chatterjee suffered from severe back problems for 10 years, despite seeing numerous specialists and using orthotics.
- Gary Ward identified Dr. Chatterjee's right foot as the root cause, leading to targeted exercises and rapid improvement.