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Galahad Clark and the Importance of Barefoot Shoes

by Dr. Rangan Chatterjee   /  April 11, 2018

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.  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