Galahad Clark and the Importance of Barefoot Shoes
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Dr Chatterjee talks to co-founder of global footwear brand, Vivobarefoot, Galahad Clark. Galahad comes from the family behind shoe-making dynasty Clarks and he explains why he set up Vivobarefoot. Â They discuss why it is important to allow your feet to move naturally and what impact kids shoes can have on their future health.
Episode Highlights:
- How did Galahad’s journey start in the shoe industry?
- When did Rangan first discover Vivobarefoot?
- Hear how going barefoot and Vivobarefoot shoes helped with Rangan’s back problems?
- Why does Galahad think that the modern shoe industry is failing children?
- Hear examples from around the world of ‘close-to-barefoot’ shoes
- Listen to Rangan and Galahad talk about why going barefoot can improve the nerve receptors in our feet and how these have an impact on the whole body.
- What are Galahad’s 4 top tips to improving the health of your feet?
- Hear why Born to Run by Christopher McDougall is one of Galahad’s favourite books.
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Dr Rangan Chatterjee
MbChB, BSc (Hons), MRCP, MRCGP
