How long does it take for toe separators to work? As with many aspects of foot health, the answer to this question is not straightforward and depends on various factors. If you’re an athlete, someone struggling with foot pain, or just curious about the benefits of toe separators, you should keep reading. In this article, […]
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Metatarsal pads, also known as met pads, are small pads that are placed under the center of the foot to provide relief to the metatarsal heads in the ball of the foot. These pads come in various shapes and sizes, including adhesive, elastic, and free-floating options, and can be shaped like circles, triangles, or teardrops.
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Back in the late 2000s, a barefoot running renaissance started to emerge. Runners and active folks of all types were intrigued by Vibram FiveFinger “toe shoes” (introduced in 2005) and inspired by Christopher McDougall’s Born to Run (published in 2009).
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Mike from the Bob & Brad podcast interviews Dr. Ray about the ins and outs of rehabilitating your feet from years in conventional footwear. Topics such as transitioning to minimalist shoes, optimal shoes for foot health, how to strengthen your feet, and more were covered during the session. To listen to the whole podcast, click
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Are Your Feet at Risk? Don’t Ignore These Early Symptoms of Bunions! Do you have a bunion? Probably a little bit. Many people have at least a very slight bunion due to the unfortunately ubiquitous Tapered Toe Box shape that’s designed into virtually all mainstream and conventional footwear. It’s not just dress shoes, cowboy boots, and stilettos
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Athletes! Many of you have sacrificed your feet to athletic footwear for far too long. It shouldn’t have to be this way. Sport-specific footwear is often full of the latest and greatest technology, designed to help protect the foot while enhancing athletic performance—yet basic human anatomy is ignored.
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Shin splints, sometimes called medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) or tibial periostitis/fasciitis, are one of the most common lower leg injuries seen in athletics. Shin splint pain typically radiates along the medial and posterior edges of the shin bone (tibia) and is often associated with a sudden significant increase in activity, such as initiating a new training regimen or playing a new sport.
Yes. Correct Toes toe spacers can be worn inside of natural footwear or naturally shaped shoes. Look for the Correct Toes Approved™ designation.
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The natural foot health journey starts at birth. Most of us are born with perfectly shaped feet that are teeming with the potential to become strong and balanced, adaptable to varying terrains and environments. Children’s foot health is typically simple at the beginning—most babies remain barefoot or in socks, allowing their toes to splay and
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