Common Sense Blog

Ditch the Squeeze: Traditional vs. Barefoot Shoes
The truth is, most of us grew up wearing traditional shoes without ever questioning them. But here’s something wild: those narrow, stiff, and often clunky shoes can actually change the...
Ditch the Squeeze: Traditional vs. Barefoot Shoes
The truth is, most of us grew up wearing traditional shoes without ever questioning them. But here’s something wild: those narrow, stiff, and often clunky shoes can actually change the...

Meeting of the minds - how an OT and Engineer g...
The first steps we took in creating a barefoot shoe prototype in our garage at home. The Problem Nicole being an Occupational Therapist and a mom of two young toddlers...
Meeting of the minds - how an OT and Engineer g...
The first steps we took in creating a barefoot shoe prototype in our garage at home. The Problem Nicole being an Occupational Therapist and a mom of two young toddlers...

Footwear fundamentals: 15 600 days of wearing s...
When it comes to choosing the right shoes for our kids in the growing years, every step really does count.
Footwear fundamentals: 15 600 days of wearing s...
When it comes to choosing the right shoes for our kids in the growing years, every step really does count.

A Cape Town based Chiropractor's take on Traver...
Dr Lazar shares his opinion about barefoot shoes and trials the Traversa Shoe.
A Cape Town based Chiropractor's take on Traver...
Dr Lazar shares his opinion about barefoot shoes and trials the Traversa Shoe.

Discovering the Joys of Outdoor Play with Your ...
I tend to overcomplicate things but here are some of the best & really simple ways I know to engage with my toddler outdoors.
Discovering the Joys of Outdoor Play with Your ...
I tend to overcomplicate things but here are some of the best & really simple ways I know to engage with my toddler outdoors.

Flat Feet or Normal? What you need to know.
We were happy to be featured by YPB Magazine on the topic of flat feet. Below you can find a transcript of the interview with Nicole van Besouw, one of our...
Flat Feet or Normal? What you need to know.
We were happy to be featured by YPB Magazine on the topic of flat feet. Below you can find a transcript of the interview with Nicole van Besouw, one of our...