Keeping It Simple

Simplicity is often celebrated as a way to reach solutions quickly, and there are many words of wisdom on the subject to guide us that we come across regularly: “Beauty of style and harmony and grace and...

Minimal Casual Shoes and Plantar Fas...

If you have plantar fasciitis and have been told by a doctor to wear a stability shoe, orthotics, and never go barefoot, do yourself a favor and immediately switch to another doctor, preferably one who has...

The Work of Dr. William A. Rossi

Most people have never heard of Dr. William A. Rossi, one of the country’s pioneers in the questioning of the effects of traditional shoes on feet.  In fact, even though he his articles appeared regularly...

Move Naturally

The natural condition for humans and other animals is one which allows unrestricted and unsupported movement.  Traditional shoes completely violate this precept.  Not only do shoes with a built-up heel,...

How to Avoid (Cure) Plantar Fasciiti...

There seems to be an epidemic of plantar fasciitis (PF) in this country.  Although this intense heel pain affects many runners, others are also susceptible, and PF does not seem to show any favoritism to...

Best Running Shoe Brands for Plantar...

Finding the ideal running shoes for plantar fasciitis can be a challenging task, especially when much of the information provided by well-meaning friends and healthcare professionals is wrong and even...

Sandals for Plantar Fasciitis

 Women’s Sandals for Plantar Fasciitis Dansko Janie Sandals Merrell Agave Sandals ABEO Sunrise Sandals Aetrex Amalie Cross Strap Sandals Mephisto Ulda Sandals  Men’s Sandals for Plantar...

Self-Help Books for Plantar Fasciiti...

    The 5-minute Plantar Fasciitis Solution Plantar fasciitis is more than just a case of a sore foot. The nagging, painful foot condition can be akin to a railroad spike jammed into your heel. This...

Socks to Help Relieve Planter Fascii...

During the night the foot is angled downward and the plantar fascia is in its shortest position.  Due to the chronic state of the injury, the nature of connective tissue, and the decreased circulation during...

What Are The Best Running Shoe Compa...

I suppose there are several ways to answer this question.  Perhaps for some judges, running shoe companies could be ranked according to how successful their business practices are or what type of name...

Why Minimalism Matters

What if we removed the stiff, unnatural shoes with raised heels from our wardrobes and switched to light, flexible, flat-soled shoes?  Numerous studies have shown the benefits of running in minimal...

Popular Trail Shoes Brand

  Looking for a great pair of trail shoes that can with stand off-road conditions?  These are some of the popular trail shoes that offer flexibility, stability, and durability to tackle any terrain....

Winter Running: Survival of The Feet

Many dedicated runners will brave the cold, damp air and dark, slick streets as winter sets in. Running is actually a part of surviving the winter for some. For those of you who don’t let a little rain, snow...

Minimalist Running Shoes

Best brands for Minimalist Running Shoes: Altra Adidas Merrell Brooks Mizuno New Balance Terra Plana Vivo Barefoot Vibram FiveFingers Are you ready to join the minimalist running craze? If you’ve not...