We know many different types of feet, and each of them has its own distinctive features. They differ not only in size, but also in the shape of the toes and arch. In this article, we will look at different types of feet, emphasizing the most common - the Egyptian type, which inspired us when developing SHAPEN barefoot shoes.

Feet are a miracle of nature that allows us to walk every day. Each of us has a unique foot shape. These are classified into groups based on common characteristics. In general, we recognize five types of feet - Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Germanic and Celtic.

Egyptian type: Its distinctive feature is a more distinctly long big toe. The other toes are gradually and in one straight line angled downward and towards the little toe. The Egyptian type of foot is considered the most beautiful. According to a study by Ogawa and Hyakusoku, people with the Egyptian type of foot are the least prone to problems with ingrown toenails. It is the most widespread and approximately 70% of the population has it.

It was this type of foot that inspired us to develop SHAPEN barefoot shoes, which combine the uniqueness of the Egyptian foot type with modern technology. Thanks to this, they provide perfect comfort and protection for your feet.

For people with the Greek foot type, shoes with a sufficiently wide forefoot and more space for the dominant toe are ideal. That’s because the Greek type usually has the second toe as the longest, dominating the foot.. People with of this type of foot must choose shoes according to the longer toe to ensure enough space.

Appropriate footwear for people withthe Roman foot type feature a wide and sufficiently deep space in the area of the big toes, which is rather massive in this type of foot and at the same even with the other toes.

For people with the Germanic foot type, the ideal shoe has a wide forefoot and plenty of space for all the toes. In the Germanic type of foot, the big toe and second toe are usually the same length, but minor deviations may also occur.

The last type of foot is Celtic, which has similar characteristics to the Germanic type, but tends to be slightly narrower in the front. For those with the Celtic type of foot, shoes with a medium-wide forefoot and plenty of space for all toes are suitable.

Choosing the right footwear for your foot type is not only key in terms of comfort, but also helps to prevent health issues. Inappropriately chosen footwear can lead to pain and deformities in the feet, which will later require surgery. Fortunately, you can now really pamper your feet. Quality, stylish and comfortable barefoot shoes can be found in our offer.