A natural way of moving is the foundation for a wholly healthy life. Wearing the wrong shoes not only restricts your mobility but often leads to painful foot problems and other ailments that stem from it. Improper footwear causes foot deformities and is detrimental to muscle development and overall posture. Therefore, it is even more important that we learn to walk barefoot again or approach this ideal with barefoot shoes. Mobility expert Katy Bowman explains in her book what to consider when transitioning from conventional shoes to minimalist footwear. Numerous exercises help prepare the feet and legs for the new freedom of movement and train particularly stressed muscle groups. To avoid injuries or strains, the transition should be gradual.