German sportswear brand adidas has unveiled the new 'adipure Trainer', the first barefoot training shoe designed specifically for the gym.

"A lot of engineering went into making your foot a high performance machine," said Mark Verstegen, founder of Athletes' Performance, which works with high-performance athletes and was a consultant to adidas in the design of the shoe. "To achieve your full potential during a workout, you should focus on how your foot interacts with the ground in the same way you think about how your hands interact with a stick, ball or a bat. Using your foot's natural power and movement will help you strengthen muscles you never knew you had in your feet, lower legs and throughout your core."

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