Luna sandals are foot-healthy minimalist sandals that allow your toes to splay the way nature intended. These comfortable and versatile sports sandals come equipped with an easily adjustable strapping system that can be tailored to suit your unique feet. This video walks you through the four key adjustments you can make to your Luna sandals to achieve the best possible fit. Most people find at least some combination of the...
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In this video, Dr. Ray McClanahan, a sports podiatrist at Northwest Foot and Ankle and the inventor of Correct Toes, discusses how to select the healthiest possible footwear to support your child's growth and development. Choosing the proper footwear for your child early on can have an enormously beneficial effect on his or her foot and joint health later in life. Protecting the shape and function of your child's foot...
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With four distinct sizes to choose from, Correct Toes works great for many people right out of the box. Because all sets of feet and toes are unique, however, it's sometimes necessary to make changes to the device to accommodate different needs. Correct Toes toe spacers are amazingly versatile and can be customized to enhance your toe comfort or address a variety of toe considerations ranging from webbed toes to...
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We often receive the following question (or slight variations thereof) from readers and customers who are interested in determining the proper width of shoe to purchase: I had my foot width measured at a local shoe store and was told that I need a wide shoe. Will the shoes you offer on your site work for me and my feet? First, let me say that conventional foot and shoe width...
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This insightful video offers several simple and effective techniques you can perform to keep your feet healthy while you're at work. These techniques include going barefoot in your office as often as possible, bringing flats or sandals into your workplace, keeping some foot massage tools under your desk, and performing the Big Toe Stretch and Toe Extensor Stretch as well as other exercises that help strengthen the intrinsic foot muscles.
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Watch this video to learn how to accurately measure your foot length. This video was created by Xero Shoes founder Steven Sashen for Xero Shoes products, but the procedure works equally well for all other brands. Please note that most of you will have one foot that is longer than the other (this is normal!), so be sure to measure both feet. The longer measurement is the one you will...
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Metatarsal pads can help treat or prevent numerous foot problems, including hammertoes, plantar fasciosis, capsulitis, neuromas, and other causes of ball of foot pain. Check out the above educational video (featuring Dr. Ray McClanahan, natural sports podiatrist and the inventor of Correct Toes) to learn more about how to properly place metatarsal pads. The below video also demonstrates how to best situate your metatarsal pads within your shoe or on...
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In this video, Dr. Ray McClanahan, a sports podiatrist at Northwest Foot and Ankle and the inventor of Correct Toes, answers the following question: What tape or blister treatments do you recommend for preventing blisters on long runs? Dr. Ray notes that one of the key strategies for preventing blisters on long runs is to adopt footwear that's shaped like the natural human foot. Other helpful natural approaches include using...
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During the warm weather months, when people are wearing open-toe footwear, take a look around and notice the state and condition of the toes that you see. You'll most likely see a wide variety of toe deformities, ranging from mild and barely perceptible to severe and even shocking. Most people who have worn conventional footwear for decades are bound to have at least one type of crooked toe or toe...
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Selecting foot-healthy shoes—shoes that truly support long-term foot health—is one of the most important considerations in caring for your feet, as most foot and toe problems are caused by conventional footwear. Indeed, shoes that are generally regarded as appropriate (and even healthy) by many foot care professionals and society at large actually cause a variety of foot and toe deformities and lead to numerous musculoskeletal health problems, from bunions to...
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When it comes to the health and well-being of your musculoskeletal system, few things are more important than what you put on your feet. Indeed, your choice of footwear affects everything from your joint health to your postural alignment to your walking and running gait, and more. Making sure your footwear is maximally foot-healthy is an essential part of avoiding foot, leg, and back pain, preserving mobility, and taking care...
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In this video, Dr. Ray McClanahan, a sports podiatrist at Northwest Foot and Ankle and the inventor of Correct Toes, answers the following question: What are your favorite ways to strengthen intrinsic foot muscles? Dr. Ray notes that the intrinsic foot muscles (aka plantar arch muscles) are a group of muscles that originate at the heel bone and attach to the toes. He also emphasizes the importance of properly aligning...
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Luna sandals are foot-shaped minimalist sandals that allow your foot to function the way nature intended. Some Luna sandals come equipped with premium leather laces that allow you to achieve a stylish look and a secure feel. This video walks you through the two main tying techniques you can perform to achieve a comfortable fit with Luna multi-wrap laces: The “Simple Bow” and the “Overhand Knot.” Watch the above video...
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Luna sandals are foot-shaped minimalist sandals that allow your foot to function the way nature intended. Some Luna sandals come equipped with premium leather laces that allow you to achieve a stylish look and a secure feel. This video walks you through the two main tying techniques you can perform to achieve a comfortable fit with Luna single-wrap laces: The “Simple Bow” and the “Overhand Knot.” Watch the above video...
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Many people are aware that a transition period is required when switching from conventional shoes to minimalist shoes (now sometimes referred to as “functional footwear”). In fact, this is one of the most common topics we hear about from patients and customers. Most people want to know the proper protocol for transitioning to men's or women's foot-healthy footwear—shoes, boots, or sandals that are widest at the ends of the toes,...
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Your ability to successfully navigate your way through life, in a physical sense, largely depends on the functional capabilities of your feet, and whether or not your feet can connect with the ground in a way that produces efficient, pain-free motion and movement. In order to realize the inherent potential of your feet to serve this important role, it’s crucial that you train them effectively, in a manner that optimizes...
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Your ability to competently compete or participate in your preferred sports or athletic activities largely depends on your ability to adapt and react to the terrain upon which you traverse and the conditions you encounter. In order to reduce the likelihood of injuries and perform at your highest level, it’s absolutely vital that your feet are as fit as possible, so that they can help you successfully navigate any situation...
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Take a moment to examine your fingers. They are strong, flexible, and have good motor coordination—similar in many ways to the toes. Of course, fingers and toes are not the same thing, but imagine what it would be like if you put your hands in boxing gloves all day long and couldn’t use your fingers to grip, type, write, or play music or sports. It would be strange, right? Well,...
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Correct Toes toe spacers work well in combination with huaraches minimalist running sandals. Huaraches are a type of footwear worn by the Tarahumara—an indigenous group living in the state of Chihuahua in Mexico who are renowned for their long-distance running ability. Huaraches have grown in popularity over the past few years and are now the running or hiking shoe of choice for many. Using Correct Toes and huaraches is a...
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Correct Toes toe spacers can work well in combination with a variety of footwear, including thong sandals and flip-flops. This insightful video shows you how to use your Correct Toes in conjunction with your sandals to enhance foot health and comfort as well as to improve toe alignment. Contact us if you have any questions about the processes described and demonstrated in the above video and we'll do our best to assist you.
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Hickies no-tie laces offer a new and, in many ways, better way to secure your shoes. Check out the following videos to learn more about the various ways you can use Hickies to “lace up” your favorite footwear. Popular fastening techniques include the “Regular Fit” method, the “Tight Fit” method, and the “Loose Fit” Method. Learn more about these fun little shoe helpers in these instructive videos.
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Your feet play a vital role in your musculoskeletal system. They absorb your footfalls, efficiently transform potential energy into movement, and help dictate the position of your knees, hips, and spine. Many long-term joint and soft tissue problems originate at the foundation of the body—in the feet—and that’s why healthy foot form and function are so incredibly important. This applies both to athletes and to anyone who simply enjoys being...
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In this video, Topo Shoes CEO and founder, Tony Post, demonstrates how to use the Boa Closure System to secure a pair of Topo athletic shoes. The Boa Closure System—a common inclusion in many cycling shoes—is brilliantly designed to allow for micro adjustments in lacing tightness and shoe comfort. In this video, Tony also demonstrates the quick-release mechanism that makes using the Boa Closure system a snap. Learn more about...
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This video demonstrates how to use the FootFitter Ball & Ring Shoe Stretcher to spot-stretch your shoes. This helpful foot health tool can help you achieve an optimal shoe fit and help address or prevent foot and toe conditions such as bunions, bunionettes, hammertoes, and corns. Learn more about how to employ this device to achieve optimal natural foot health by watching this short and informative video.
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The ToePro foot and ankle exercise platform, created by the legendary Dr. Tom Michaud—chiropractor and author of the influential textbook Human Locomotion: The Conservative Management of Gait-Related Disorders—is designed to enhance musculoskeletal function by exercising the muscles of the foot and lower leg in their lengthened positions. Research shows that, in addition to improving agility, running speed, and horizontal jump distance, foot strengthening exercises can also prevent falls in the...
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The Human Locomotion Two-to-One Ankle Rockboard, created by the renowned Dr. Tom Michaud, is designed to strengthen the muscles of your lower legs, fortify your ankles against injury, improve your balance, and help you achieve or maintain full ankle range of motion. One of the most common ways to improve ankle function is to use ankle rockboards. However, most rockboards pivot around a central pivot point that causes the board...
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Wobble boards have long been used in physical therapy clinics and other healthcare settings as a tool for improving patients’ balance and ankle stability. These boards are often used in a home-based setting, too, by those seeking improved balance and foot and musculoskeletal function. What separates the Naboso Kinesis Board from other wobble boards is the fact that it intentionally focuses on micro-wobble perturbations to stimulate the nerves of the...
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This short video provides a terrific overview of the Correct Toes device and how you can best use and wear it to prevent or address many common foot and toe problems. This video also discusses how to properly care for your Correct Toes to ensure device longevity. Some key points mentioned in this video include: Correct Toes can be modified and customized for individual needs; Correct Toes is designed to...
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