How does your body react to squatting in shoes versus barefoot? Will joints like the hip and knee move differently? Will muscles of the quad and lower back engage differently? There is a division in the research where some articles will show that the shoe allows for a more upright torso posture and provides the ability to get further into the squatting position. Other research will state that there is no real difference between the two situations. I dive into a current article where both sides are examined to provide a real world take on things to consider if you are thinking about converting from shoes to barefoot. Let's dive in!