Educational Articles: How To's

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... Read more

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... Read more

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... Read more

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... Read more

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,... Read more

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... Read more

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,... Read more

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... Read more

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... Read more

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... Read more