Benefits of barefoot for pregnant women

During pregnancy, your body changes… and so do your feet.

As your baby grows, your body adapts: hips widen, your center of gravity shifts, and your joints become more flexible. All these changes affect how you walk and balance—and can also cause discomfort in your feet, legs, or back.

It’s normal to experience swelling, lower back pain, or fatigue when walking. But the shoes you wear can make a big difference.

Why wear barefoot shoes during pregnancy?

Wearing barefoot shoes during pregnancy has multiple benefits, as the body undergoes changes that impact posture, balance, and circulation. Here’s why they’re a great choice:

GREATER STABILITY AND BALANCE

During pregnancy, your center of gravity shifts due to the growing belly, which can affect balance. Libertas shoes have flat, zero-drop soles that allow for a natural and stable posture.

LESS PRESSURE ON BACK AND JOINTS

Weight gain and hormonal changes can cause pain in the lower back, knees, and ankles. Barefoot footwear allows proper foot alignment, avoiding forced postures and distributing body weight more evenly.

REDUCED SWELLING AND BETTER CIRCULATION

Many pregnant women experience swelling in their feet and ankles (edema). Libertas are wide and flexible, with no compression, allowing for better blood flow and reduced fluid retention.

FOOT STRENGTHENING AND FUTURE-PROOFING

Wearing conventional shoes with excessive support weakens foot muscles. Walking in Libertas or barefoot footwear keeps feet active and strong, reducing the risk of fallen arches.