Are your feet growing, or are your shoes shrinking?

Some shoes start to feel too small without ever shrinking.

And the funny thing is, it usually happens months after you start wearing barefoot shoes.

You see.

Once you've been wearing barefoot shoes for a while, two things can happen.

Your feet may get stronger, move more freely and take up more space.

Or you simply can't put up with the pressure that used to feel normal.

Either way, one day you try putting on your old shoes.

The ones you loved so much.

The ones you wore everywhere.

And you realise something doesn't fit.

Your toes feel squeezed.

Your whole foot feels cramped.

As if someone had put your feet in a straitjacket.

And then.

Only then.

You ask yourself:

How did I ever wear these shoes for so many hours?

And the funny thing.

Is that you only ask yourself this once you've been wearing barefoot shoes for a while.

Not before.

Because when you've worn narrow shoes for years, you get used to that pressure.

It's like wearing a watch that's too tight.

At first, you feel the pressure.

Then you get used to it.

Until you take it off.

And see the mark it's left behind.

Something similar happens with shoes.

For years, you squeeze your feet into shoes with narrow toe boxes.

Because they looked good.

Because they were fashionable.

Because everyone was wearing them.

And that feeling becomes normal.

Until you try barefoot shoes.

And realise what you've been putting up with all these years.

The good news is, if you're reading this, you probably already know what I'm talking about.

But how many people are still walking around with their feet in straitjackets?

Even if their shoes are fashionable.

Even if they cost a fortune.

Go figure.

Right.

Now you've got a problem.

Your feet don't want to be cooped up any more.

And it's November.

Boot season.

And one thing's clear.

You don't want to go around dressed as if you're about to climb Everest.

You like stylish boots.

For work.

For going out.

To wear with jeans.

That's where the new collection of urban boots from El Naturalista comes in.

Their soles are thick enough to keep you comfortable.

Because you don't need to feel every little pebble to wear barefoot shoes.

And some models even look as if they have a raised heel.

But that's just how they look.

Because they're actually flat.

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Now tell me something.

Have you got a pair of shoes in your wardrobe that you used to love but can no longer get your feet into?

Maybe they haven't shrunk.

Maybe you've simply realised you don't like being squeezed in.

Exactly.

Health starts with your feet.
Antonio Caballo.