Educational Articles

This short video discusses corns, a common toe problem that's characterized by localized areas of skin thickening. In this video, Dr. Ray McClanahan, a sports podiatrist at Northwest Foot and Ankle and the inventor of Correct Toes, explains that there are two types of corns: soft corns (which occur between the toes) and hard corns (which occur on the outside aspects of the toes). Both types of... Read more

Users of Correct Toes toe spacers experience many health benefits, including improved toe alignment and foot structure, increased intrinsic foot muscle strength, enhanced foot and toe circulation, and the successful treatment and prevention of a variety of chronic foot problems. One benefit of this device that’s sometimes overlooked is its ability to improve balance—a particularly important benefit for athletes and the elderly. This article discusses in detail... Read more

One of the lesser known and discussed benefits of Correct Toes toe spacers is their ability to boost foot and toe circulation. Many Correct Toes users have reported this great benefit, but until now we haven’t actually been able to see this effect or quantify it. Thanks to a Correct Toes user (Sergio, from Spain) and the wonders of infrared (IR)... Read more

Active seniors can perform key strength and balance exercises using Correct Toes to help create a stable support base and ensure proper alignment throughout the ankle, knee, and hip joints. The exercises demonstrated in this video are all beginner exercises that can be modified for varying fitness levels. Exercises that can be performed by active seniors include: 1. Hip Bridge; 2. Squat to Chair; 3. Step... Read more

What if there was a way to reduce your chances of knee osteoarthritis and numerous foot and ankle problems? What if this approach was simple, logical, and cost-effective? What if it could address a wide variety of conditions, from joint pain to bunions to neuromas to ingrown toenails, as well as prevent these conditions from occurring? What if the philosophy was completely rational, as well as being... Read more

Correct Toes eliminates the need for conventional orthotics in most people by enabling the foot arch (i.e., the medial longitudinal arch) to support itself. In general, we DO NOT recommend wearing Correct Toes in combination with orthotics; we instead recommend weaning yourself off orthotics—slowly and progressively—when introducing Correct Toes. Correct Toes toe spacers are, by definition, an orthotic, though conventional custom orthotics are placed under your foot... Read more

Correct Toes is a potent foot health tool that can be used when performing certain key strengthening exercises to help enhance balance and foot stability. Having a strong, stable base of support can allow you to perform these exercises with proper alignment in the ankle, knee, and hip joints and generate more power throughout your whole body. The strengthening exercises demonstrated in this video include: 1.... Read more

Check out this brief and informative Correct Toes commercial. Correct Toes is a revolutionary toe spacing product that can be used (in men's and women's wide toe box shoes) during weight-bearing activity to help restore proper foot and toe alignment. This video explains all the conditions for which Correct Toes toe spacers can be used to treat or prevent, including bunions, hammertoes, neuromas, plantar fasciosis, and ingrown... Read more

Correct Toes helps position your toes and feet the way nature intended, and it's helpful in treating or preventing foot and lower extremity problems. Correct Toes toe spacers are constructed of medical-grade silicone and are flexible, comfortable, and durable. This toe spacing product has been carefully designed to place each of your toes in the correct position relative to the ground and to each other. Correct Toes... Read more

Every human foot is unique. This video demonstrates how you can modify your Correct Toes to fit your own unique toes. The strategies discussed in this video are intended to maximize your toe comfort without sacrificing the beneficial realignment effects of this helpful toe spacing product. Techniques to reduce fifth toe strain, hasten bunion correction, and decrease pressure on wide toes are all addressed by Dr. Ray... Read more