We’re dedicated to creating sustainable, healthy footwear using repurposed leather, as our Earth Soles is designed to reconnect you with nature through grounding, for its barefoot benefits, and be a sustainable choice. Curious to learn more about the benefits of earthing, barefoot living, and sustainability? Read the inspiring studies below, or visit our Blog for our own insights on these topics and more!

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The Benefits of Grounding / Earthing

1. How Localized Grounding, Combined with Conductive Skincare, Improves the Outcomes of Traditional Skincare? (2021) The study suggests that combining localized grounding with conductive skincare treatments enhances skin health and reduces inflammation, improving the effectiveness of traditional skincare.

2. A Double-Blind Randomized Trial to Assess the Efficacy of Jing Advanced Clinical Massage and Earthing as Interventions in the Treatment of Chronic Low Back Pain (2021): This trial found that combining grounding with clinical massage effectively reduced chronic low back pain and improved mobility.

3. The Effects of Grounding on Meditation Quality: A Preliminary Study Report (2019) :The study indicated that grounding enhances the quality of meditation by reducing stress and promoting relaxation, helping practitioners achieve deeper meditation states.

4. Effectiveness of Grounded Sleeping on Recovery after Intensive Eccentric Muscle Loading (2019) :Grounding during sleep was found to significantly reduce muscle soreness and improve recovery after intense physical activity.​

 

The Benefits of Being Barefoot

1. "Barefoot Walking Improves Cognitive Ability in Adolescents" examines the impact of barefoot walking on cognitive function in young people. It found that regular barefoot walking led to improvements in attention, memory, and mental clarity among adolescents.

2. "Long-Term Effects of Habitual Barefoot Running and Walking: A Systematic Review" reviews the long-term impacts of barefoot running and walking on musculoskeletal health. It highlights improvements in foot strength, posture, and injury prevention, but also notes potential risks for individuals who transition too quickly to barefoot activity.​​

3. "Effects of Barefoot Running on Lower Extremity Injury and Performance" examines the impact of barefoot running on injury rates and athletic performance. It found that barefoot running can reduce the risk of certain injuries and improve lower body strength and efficiency, though it may also require a gradual adaptation period to avoid strain.

4. "Barefoot Running and Foot Biomechanics: A Review of Benefits and Risks" explores the effects of barefoot running on foot mechanics. It concludes that barefoot running can improve foot strength and biomechanics, but also highlights the potential risk of overuse injuries if not approached gradually.

5. "Why Walking Barefoot Can Actually Help Your Feet" from National Geographic discusses how walking barefoot strengthens foot muscles, improves balance, and can alleviate certain foot conditions. It also emphasizes that walking barefoot may help realign the body and improve posture over time.

6. "The Benefits of Barefoot Walking" from Combe Grove outlines the physical and mental health advantages of walking barefoot, including improved posture, enhanced foot strength, and stress reduction. It highlights that walking barefoot can help restore natural movement patterns and foster better overall health.

7. "Walking Barefoot: Benefits, Risks, and Tips" explores the benefits of walking barefoot, including improved foot strength, better posture, and increased balance. It also discusses potential risks, such as injury from sharp objects, and provides safety tips for barefoot walking.

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The importance of using recycled material for sustainability

1. "Benefits of Recycling" from the National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA) highlights how recycling helps reduce waste, conserve resources, and lower energy consumption, all of which contribute to a more sustainable environment and less pollution.

2. "The Impact of Recycling in Preserving the Environment" on ResearchGate examines how recycling contributes to environmental conservation by reducing waste, conserving natural resources, and lowering carbon emissions, ultimately helping protect the planet.

3. "Benefits of Recycling: Preserving Resources & Minimizing Impact" on Medium explores how recycling plays a vital role in reducing waste, conserving natural resources, and minimizing the environmental impact of production processes, contributing to a more sustainable future.

4. "Recycling of Materials for Sustainable Development" from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) discusses the importance of recycling materials in promoting sustainable development, emphasizing the need for more efficient waste management practices and the conservation of resources to support long-term environmental and economic health.