If you’ve followed along with my fitness journey, you know that I’ve switched to Barefoot Shoes for everything—pickleball, gym, hiking, casual wear, and at work.

I am a big believer that our feet are the foundation for everything we do. Most shoes now opt for style and short-term comfort, which can take away from our body’s natural movement. Both from a medical perspective and personal experience, I’ve found that the wide toe box and zero drop heel that a barefoot shoe provides helps build a strong, grounded foundation, which allows for more functional movement throughout my day. I have less foot pain and less joint soreness to the point where I can’t go back to my traditional name brand sneakers.

Luckily, as a pediatrician, I can get away with wearing casual shoes to work, and there are plenty of barefoot shoe options for that. But when I needed to dress up, I was stuck between uncomfortable, traditional dress shoes, or semi-formal barefoot shoe options from brands such as WHITIN.

That’s why I was genuinely excited when Xero Shoes released the Glenn Dress Shoe, and even more excited when they offered to send me a pair to try. And, as always, I try to provide honest feedback on products I use or would actually choose in my day-to-day, and Xero Shoes once again fits that standard for me.

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