Why SA's barefoot kids are a step ahead

Pop sensation Taylor Swift caused a stir last month when she appeared barefoot on the pages of Vogue magazine. But if she were to start a trend, it could have some sturdy feet to stand on - and South African ones to boot.story_article_left1Previous research has shown that children who wear shoes a lot have feet that don't develop correctly, unstable ankles, and lower limb muscles that are prone to injury in adulthood.