TSE 26: Sydafrika

TSE 24: Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka, we proved what had only been theorised: modern footwear weakens feet, while natural, unrestricted feet remain strong.

Studying over 1,000 adults, we saw the same truth repeated — wide, stable, pain-free feet in those who grew up barefoot, and weakened, narrowed, dysfunctional feet in those shaped by modern shoes.

TSE 26: SOUTH AFRICA

In 2026, we take the Shoe Effect to South Africa. This groundbreaking study will compare city dwellers, rural communities, farmers, and even hunter-gatherers — revealing how lifestyle and footwear shape health inside and out. Together with Dr Ludidi, we will explore not only movement, but also digestion and overall function.

This has never been done before. The results are designed to help millions — and to influence health-conscious companies around the world. By proving, again and again, how modern footwear and lifestyle choices affect human function, this research will push brands, practitioners, and leaders to rethink the way they design, teach, and promote health.

PLANNING UNDERWAY

The Shoe Effect South Africa is now in its planning phase. Our team is preparing the logistics, building partnerships, and setting the foundation for a study of this scale.

To make it possible, we are opening the door to investors and collaborators who share our vision. This is an opportunity to be part of research that will shape the future of health, movement, and footwear worldwide.

Stay tuned as we share updates from the road ahead — and if you want to support, invest, or be directly involved, contact us below to register your interest.

Vad kan jägare-samlare lära oss om hälsa?

År 2026 beger sig Skoeffekten till Sydafrika – och vi ställer oss en stor fråga: hur förändrar det moderna livet människokroppen?

Vi kommer att jämföra fotfunktion och hälsa hos stadsbor, landsbygdssamhällen, bönder och till och med jägare-samlare. Tillsammans med Dr Ludidi kommer vi inte bara att utforska rörelse, utan även matsmältning, dagliga vanor och hur livsstil formar oss inifrån och ut.

Det är en studie som aldrig har gjorts tidigare. En studie utformad för att hjälpa miljontals människor att förstå hälsa djupare – och för att skapa kunskap som överlever oss.