Inclined soles
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Inclined soles are a sub-category of footwear
where shoes featuring the design invert the position of the heel
relative to the position of the toes.
Traditional footwear features a neutral heel or raised heel. Inclined soles reduce the thickness of the heel relative to the arch and toes so that one's heel actually sits below their toes, and the toes fan out into a more relaxed position in the forefoot of the shoe.
Inclined soles are reputed to have a variety of health benefits as they promote the re-positioning of one's center of gravity away from their toes and onto their heels. Such health benefits include better posture, better alignment of spine and pelvis, and better overall breathing dynamics.
Inclined soles have also received notoriety in performance circles as their design has been esteemed as a training vehicle to encourage more proficient leaping and springing.
Footwear
Footwear consists of garments worn on the feet, for fashion, protection against the environment, and adornment. Being barefoot is commonly associated with poverty, but some cultures chose not to wear footwear at least in some situations....
where shoes featuring the design invert the position of the heel
Heel
In human anatomy, the heel is the prominence at the posterior end of the foot. It is based on the projection of one bone, the calcaneus or heel bone, behind the articulation of the bones of the lower leg.- Human anatomy :...
relative to the position of the toes.
Traditional footwear features a neutral heel or raised heel. Inclined soles reduce the thickness of the heel relative to the arch and toes so that one's heel actually sits below their toes, and the toes fan out into a more relaxed position in the forefoot of the shoe.
Inclined soles are reputed to have a variety of health benefits as they promote the re-positioning of one's center of gravity away from their toes and onto their heels. Such health benefits include better posture, better alignment of spine and pelvis, and better overall breathing dynamics.
Inclined soles have also received notoriety in performance circles as their design has been esteemed as a training vehicle to encourage more proficient leaping and springing.