Facundo is a body therapist with a background in Praxis Vertebral Tibetana – a method from Tibet focused on creating space in the spine so the nervous system can work as it should. His work is about movement, awareness, and restoring balance. So when it came to shoes, it made sense that he would eventually look for something that supported that same connection.
From Tape to Toe Boxes
With clients who have issues with their feet, Facundo sometimes applies special tape after treatment to help their toes spread and regain strength along the outer edge of the foot. But there was a problem:
"If they use regular shoes, their toes can’t spread inside."
The solution? Barefoot shoes.
"With barefoot shoes, that’s the perfect combination, I think."
Walking Barefoot, Living Practically
Facundo always enjoyed being barefoot—but, as he says, you also need to wear shoes in life. That’s when his brother mentioned wide toe boxes.
He started reading about the concept, and soon discovered the world of zero-drop shoes. It made sense for his values and his body.
"I thought I should give this a chance."
Love at First Try
Last year, when it was time to replace his old shoes, he walked straight into our shop.
"When I tried Xero Shoes, it was love at first try."
For someone so tuned in to how bodies move, barefoot shoes weren’t just footwear. They were the missing piece of a philosophy he was already living and teaching.
Facundo’s story reminds us that how we move matters – and sometimes, that starts with how we stand.
