Athletes! Many of you have sacrificed your feet to athletic footwear for far too long. It shouldn’t have to be this way. Sport-specific footwear is often full of the latest and greatest technology, designed to help protect the foot while enhancing athletic performance—yet basic human anatomy is ignored.
Shin splints, sometimes called medial tibial stress syndrome (MTSS) or tibial periostitis/fasciitis, are one of the most common lower leg injuries seen in athletics. Shin splint pain typically radiates along the medial and posterior edges of the shin bone (tibia) and is often associated with a sudden significant increase in activity, such as initiating a new training regimen or playing a new sport.
Yes. Correct Toes toe spacers can be worn inside of natural footwear or naturally shaped shoes. Look for the Correct Toes Approved™ designation.
The natural foot health journey starts at birth. Most of us are born with perfectly shaped feet that are teeming with the potential to become strong and balanced, adaptable to varying terrains and environments. Children’s foot health is typically simple at the beginning—most babies remain barefoot or in socks, allowing their toes to splay and …
The 2019 holiday season has officially arrived! With its arrival, however, also comes the stress of shopping for each and every person in your life. Don’t fret! The Correct Toes team has you covered this holiday season. We have assembled a list of foot-healthy shoes to make it easy for you to find the perfect …
A common question we get at Correct Toes is: which naturally shaped, minimalist, barefoot-style shoes do we recommend for basketball and court sports? This is admittedly a tough question, although we are determined to do our best to present you with a well-thought out answer. The shoe companies we love that feature wide toe boxes …
When it comes to kid’s shoes, you may be used to seeing overly supportive, thick-soled shoes that are almost orthopedic in nature. In our experience, the characteristics to look for in children’s natural footwear keenly resemble what we recommend for adults. Here’s a quick-start “foot healthy” guide for your next shoe shopping trip with your …
Children’s Shoes: How to Determine What is a Foot-Healthy Fit Read More »
DaVinci Barefoot is relatively new to the natural footwear world, offering three styles of both men’s and women’s full grain leather boots. The Los Angeles based company uses traditional shoe making techniques with a focus on creating footwear that allows the foot to function naturally and unimpeded. Unlike most boots, which are stiff and have …
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In an effort to improve our shoe reviews, we are making changes to the scoring system. We will be placing greater importance on how well a shoe allows the user to splay their toes to what is naturally optimal. Additionally, the Shoe Liner Test, shoe shape, and approval status for wearing Correct Toes® within a …
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