SoftStar Shoes is co-owned by Tricia Salcido and located in Philomath, OR. How did you get into the shoe industry? Back in 2005 I was working in the tech industry and we had just started our little family. I wanted to get out of the corporate atmosphere and have the challenge and satisfaction of running …
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Since the 15th-century shoes have been created more for fashion than function. It was at that point in history when the “in” style was a pointy toe box – shoes widest at the ball of the foot – and high heels. What gave this design its long-lasting fashion strength? Some believe it was the simple …
After a productive day at work, it’s time to grab your workout bag and head to the gym. You’ve been working out for years and love it, but things are starting to plateau or even breakdown. You wonder, “what’s holding me back? I feel like I can do more.” Our answer to this is simple; …
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Cleats are an important part of many sports. They allow players to keep up with the competition by offering added traction for improved speed and agility. Unfortunately, there aren’t many cleats that offer the foot health essentials: lightweight, flexible sole and a toe box widest at the ends of the toes. The usual cleat design …
Adam Kelly, a researcher currently about to begin work on his PhD in Exercise Physiology at the University of Miami, recently completed the first-ever study of Correct Toes and its effects on balance, specifically dynamic balance—the ability to maintain stability of the center of mass with movement. Kelly became familiar with the Correct Toes product …
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Natural Strides is a progressive running store in Woodstock, Georgia, devoted to healthy and natural running. We recently interviewed Owner and Founder, Greg Scott. Here’s our discussion: CT: Please tell us a bit about yourself and your store. GS: I am a 38 year-old father of 2 and my life revolves around 3 main things: my …
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Running Wild is a fantastic shoe store in Pensacola, FL that carries Correct Toes. We recently reached out to our friends at Running Wild to see how their customers are responding to Correct Toes. What follows is our Q&A with Running Wild: CT: What are some of the most common foot complaints you hear from …
Dr. Ray McClanahan was recently interviewed for an online Men’s Health article. He and the rest of the Correct Toes team are grateful for the opportunity to pass on natural foot health knowledge to Men’s Health readers. Unfortunately, the final version of the article did not accurately depict the interview with Dr. Ray or NWFA/Correct …
We’d like to introduce you to Golden Harper, the founder of Altra Footwear—foot-shaped athletic shoes that encourage foot and toe health. We recently interviewed Golden about his company, his journey as a entrepreneur, and his experience with Correct Toes. Here is our discussion: Q1. It’s no secret. We’re big fans of Altra footwear, and we …
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