TIP #1
Build Strength with Consistency: Wear Barefoot Science as often as possible in any enclosed footwear that prevents your feet from full movement. Consistent use of the Barefoot Science System will help keep your feet strong so they can more effectively manage impact forces when you are periodically barefoot or in footwear that doesn’t accommodate the System, such as open-back shoes or high heels.

TIP #2
Save Your Inserts: If you save your foot strengthening inserts, but stop using the system for an extended period of time, particularly in the later stages, you can move down a Stage or two to allow your feet to re-adjust to the lower intensity. Saving your inserts will also give you the flexibility to adjust to the Stage that is most appropriate for more rigid or confined footwear, such as skates, where moving down to the lowest Stage or wearing the insole body alone will provide the highest degree of comfort.

TIP #3
Refresh and Renew: As needed, soak your system in warm soapy water for five or ten minutes and give their top sheets a gentle brushing. An old toothbrush makes an ideal top sheet brush! Air dry for best results. Never wash and dry the Barefoot Science System in a machine or place directly over a heat source. When the System has exceeded its life span and is showing obvious signs of wear and tear such as extreme compacting of the heel and toe areas on the insole, it is time to replace it.

TIP #4
Choose Your Shoes With Care: Look for shoes that feature plenty of toe room, adjustability over the arches (i.e., shoes with laces or straps), with heels lower than 3.5 cm or 1.5 inches and that have pliable, rather than rigid soles. Important: Your shoes should provide a roomy fit for adequate circulation and movement. Loosen the laces over your instep – cranking them tighter only intensifies the bracing effect of the footwear. The right shoes will enable your feet to move with less restriction and will allow Barefoot Science to provide the highest degree of immediate, as well as long-term, benefit.