Lejan Blogs

At Lejan Blogs, we explore barefoot as a more natural, conscious, and body-aligned way of movement. We believe that feet are the foundation of everything, and that understanding how they work changes the way you walk, move, and live. Here, we share knowledge, experiences, and reflections on health, biomechanics, and the barefoot lifestyle.

Psicomotricidad en bebés: cómo el suelo y el calzado influyen en el desarrollo

Psychomotor skills in babies: how the floor and footwear influence development

During the first months of life, much of a baby's development happens somewhere far simpler than it seems: the floor. Rolling, pushing up on their...

Enfermedad de Haglund: ese bulto en el talón que empeora con ciertos zapatos

Haglund's deformity: that bump on your heel that gets worse with certain shoes

Some aches seem to show up only with certain shoes. You put on a pair of trainers and everything's fine, you switch to a model...

Cómo debe quedar un zapato: la guía del podólogo para saber si tu talla es la correcta

How a shoe should fit: the podiatrist's guide to knowing if your size is right

Choosing a shoe size seems simple: you try on the size you usually wear, take a few steps and decide whether it feels comfortable. But...

Las mejores zapatillas para viajar: ligereza, versatilidad y pies sin fatiga

The best shoes for travelling: lightweight, versatile and fatigue-free feet

Choosing the right shoes for travelling can make the difference between enjoying a city for hours on end or ending up looking for a bench...

Calambres en los pies: todas las causas, incluyendo una que casi nadie menciona

Foot cramps: every cause, including one almost nobody mentions

Foot cramps can come on suddenly: while walking, while playing sport, while resting or even at night. Sometimes they last a few seconds; other times...

Calzado barefoot vs normal: diferencias reales que nadie te explica

Barefoot vs normal footwear: the real differences nobody explains

For years we have got used to choosing shoes based on looks, size or immediate comfort. If they are not too tight and they go...

Uña encarnada en el pie: por qué aparece y qué tipo de puntera lo previene

Ingrown toenail: why it happens and which type of toe box prevents it

An ingrown toenail is one of those small niggles that can make day-to-day life a lot harder. It starts with pressure on the side of...

Pie diabético: cuidados básicos del calzado que todo diabético debería conocer

Diabetic foot: basic footwear care every diabetic should know about

A diabetic foot needs special care, even when there's no pain. In fact, one of the biggest risks of diabetes is that the foot can...

Qué es el edema óseo en el pie y cómo puede ayudarte el calzado adecuado

What bone oedema in the foot is and how the right footwear can help you

Bone oedema in the foot may sound like a complex injury, but put simply it refers to a change inside the bone, usually linked to...

Espolón calcáneo: qué es y por qué no siempre es el culpable del dolor

Heel spur: what it is and why it is not always to blame for your pain

A heel spur often causes alarm when it shows up on an X-ray. Many people see it as “a spike” in the heel and automatically...

Desinfectar zapatos por dentro sin estropearlos: guía segura paso a paso

Disinfecting shoes inside without ruining them: a safe step-by-step guide

Disinfecting the inside of your shoes may seem simple, but doing it badly can damage materials, warp the shoe or leave moisture trapped inside. The...