Educational Articles

This video takes a comprehensive look at the various modifications you can perform on your Correct Toes toe spacers to help them fit your unique toes. The beginning of the video touches on the Correct Toes story, Correct Toes sizing, and how best to place and remove Correct Toes for optimal device longevity. This video also discusses the tools you'll need to successfully modify your Correct Toes... Read more

This video demonstrates proper Correct Toes handling procedures, including how best to place and remove the device for optimal foot function and product longevity. It's important to place and remove the device using the rocking motion demonstrated in this short video. It's also important to use two hands when applying and removing the device to prevent unnecessary wear and tear. Learn more about Correct Toes handling procedures... Read more

We receive a lot of questions about Correct Toes, and this page is dedicated to answering some of the most common ones. If you have a question about Correct Toes that doesn't appear anywhere else on our site, please send it to info@naturalfootgear.com and we'll post your question and our response here. Our goal is to make sure you understand how best to use this unique foot... Read more

This helpful video describes how to select the most appropriate size of Correct Toes for your feet and toes. Use the cut-out templates contained in this printable document (which includes all four current sizes of Correct Toes: X-Small, Small, Medium, and Large) along with the advice in this companion video to confirm the best possible Correct Toes size for you. Note: When printing this document, please be... Read more

Correct Toes is a toe spacing device that is beloved by many for its ability to address a wide range of foot and toe problems and restore natural toe alignment. The very first of its kind, Correct Toes was introduced to patients and consumers by its creator, Dr. Ray McClanahan, back in 2001 (you can learn more about the... Read more

“When can I expect to see results?” This is a question people often ask about Correct Toes. We find that most people, most of the time, experience some immediate relief, with continued positive musculoskeletal health benefits occurring over months and years. Of course, results may be different for different people, and the direct and indirect health benefits of Correct Toes depends on many factors, including your age,... Read more

In this video, Dr. Ray McClanahan, a sports podiatrist at Northwest Foot and Ankle and the inventor of Correct Toes, discusses the various types of crooked toes he sees in his Portland, OR, practice and what can be done to help straighten them out. Mallet toe, claw toe, and overlapping toe are all types of crooked toes that Dr. Ray mentions in this video. Dr. Ray also... Read more

Crooked toes are a common health problem, and there are several different types of crooked toes possible. The specific type of crooked toe a person may develop depends on the degree and direction of deviation in the affected toe’s joints. In some cases, the abnormal toe alignment is not permanent, and the toe may be realigned using natural... Read more

Despite changes in materials and construction techniques, not much about the shape of cycling shoes has changed over the years. Cycling shoes, like rock-climbing shoes and soccer cleats, are notoriously constricting (and uncomfortable) footwear, as they hold the big and little toes in bunion and bunionette configuration, respectively, for prolonged periods during rides. They also contribute to hot spots, ingrown toenails, plantar fascia pain, hammertoes, and other... Read more

We all spend a lot of time on our feet, in shoes, so understanding what constitutes healthy footwear is absolutely crucial for building and maintaining optimal foot, toe, and joint health. Indeed, the health of your feet has profound implications on your entire body and your quality of life. But what are the key differences between a truly foot-healthy shoe... Read more