{"id":6910,"date":"2025-08-08T13:41:32","date_gmt":"2025-08-08T13:41:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pfi-germany.de\/?p=6910"},"modified":"2026-01-19T10:33:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T10:33:34","slug":"forschungsprojekt-barfussschuhe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pfi-germany.de\/en\/forschungsprojekt-barfussschuhe\/","title":{"rendered":"Research project on barefoot shoes \u2013 helping to shape the future and set standards"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fe9cc265 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p class=\"wp-container-content-cf2db169 translation-block\">Barefoot shoes are all the rage \u2013 but how safe, comfortable and sustainable are they really? The Pirmasens Testing and Research Institute (PFI) is planning a <strong>research project on barefoot shoes<\/strong> to investigate precisely these questions scientifically.\nThe project is currently in the <strong>application phase<\/strong> \u2013 and we are looking for committed partners to secure funding and advance the research together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-custom-pfi-farbverlauf-gradient-background has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding-top:0.5rem;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:0.5rem;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.375), 1.1rem);\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Why a research project on barefoot shoes?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Barefoot shoes differ significantly from conventional footwear: they offer more intense contact with the ground and greater freedom of movement, but often lack protective functions against cold, punctures or wetness.<br>To date, there is a lack of reliable data on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Safety:<\/strong>protection against weather, injuries and slipping hazards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quality &amp; durability:<\/strong>long-term resilience in everyday use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pollutant exposure:<\/strong>relevance, as they are often worn barefoot<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wearing comfort &amp; hygiene:<\/strong>long-term suitability for everyday use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sustainability:<\/strong>recyclability and environmentally friendly production<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The project aims to comprehensively evaluate these points and, where necessary, <strong>develop new testing methods and standards.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-custom-pfi-farbverlauf-gradient-background has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding-top:0.5rem;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:0.5rem;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.375), 1.1rem);\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Advantages for participants<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As a partner in the project committee, you will receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"translation-block\"><strong>Early insight<\/strong>  into research results<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Direct access<\/strong> to new testing and evaluation criteria<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opportunity to contribute<\/strong> your expertise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Knowledge advantage<\/strong> for product development and market access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Your support can be financial, technical or organisational \u2013 any form of support helps to realise the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-custom-pfi-farbverlauf-gradient-background has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding-top:0.5rem;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:0.5rem;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.375), 1.1rem);\"><strong>Kick-off at the Barefoot European Shoe Fair<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The first opportunity to present the <strong>research project on barefoot shoes<\/strong> was at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.messe-offenbach.de\/en\/barefoot-visitors\" target=\"_self\"><strong>Barefoot European Shoe Fair in Offenbach<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong> (31 July\u20133 August 2025).<br>\nAs Europe's first trade fair dedicated exclusively to barefoot and minimalist shoes, it brought together over 70 exhibitors with around 80 brands \u2013 from models for women, men and children to trekking and safety shoes.\nOn the trade visitor days, manufacturers, retailers, developers and trade visitors engaged in intensive discussions on trends, material innovations and foot health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Our team \u2013 represented by Dr. Ines Anderie, Liselotte Vijselaar, Steffen Eichhorn and CEO Michael Tackenberg \u2013 provided information on legal requirements, quality tests and training opportunities in presentations and discussions. There was particular interest in questions about <strong>certification, safety in cold and wet conditions, and the durability<\/strong> of barefoot shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The trade fair made it clear: the industry needs scientifically sound criteria \u2013 which is precisely the goal of our planned project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can find impressions of our trade fair appearance <a href=\"http:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/uZZ7mgWmSws\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-custom-pfi-farbverlauf-gradient-background has-text-color has-background\" style=\"border-radius:10px;padding-top:0.5rem;padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:0.5rem;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.375), 1.1rem);\"><strong>Join us<\/strong>!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Would you like to support the <strong>research project on barefoot shoes<\/strong>  and actively contribute to greater safety, quality and sustainability?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get in contact with: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-content-justification-left is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-adac0f54 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-content-justification-center is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-59e203da wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-right:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-pfi-grey-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-63331d0c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b6c1f246 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-pfi-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-558131bc6331adeb48515bc1336e8198\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.984rem, 0.984rem + ((1vw - 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