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These ‘mind-altering’ shoes claim to improve focus: What does science say?
Published on: Jan. 30, 2026, 7 p.m. | Source: Firstpost
Nike’s Mind shoes use 22 foam nodes per shoe to stimulate foot mechanoreceptors, claiming increased sensory cortex activity. Neuroscience confirms a strong foot-brain connection affecting balance and posture, but peer-reviewed evidence does not support claims that footwear can reliably enhance concentration in healthy adults
