When you walk and run barefoot or in minimalist running shoes (which have a wide toe-box), the toes splay, bend, flex, extend and relax more fully which enables the toes to freely assist in effective plantar loading distribution, directional stability and weight shifting. By these measures, straining forefoot overloads may be avoided while balance control may become sturdier as compared with narrow running shoes. Read more here!
Barefoot Benefits: Better Toe Splay
