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Re: Can “Correct Toes” Correct Your Feet?

ANNE NEILL — Sun, 10 Nov 2013 06:52:24 -0000

DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT THE "CORRECT TOES" COSTS...I AM FROM SOUTH AFRICA..THANKYOU..ANNE

Re: Surprise! 16% of Podiatrists Recommend Barefoot Running

Victor Sudakov — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 04:06:45 -0000

Dear Dr. Nirenberg,

When I hear about podiatrists recommending "barefoot running", I can't help suspecting that in reality they are recommending some minimalist footwear. You podiatrists don't mean going or running really barefoot, skin-to-ground, do you? How many percent of you do?

As a barefooter, I feel very sad and disappointed about the current highjacking of the word "barefoot" which means "not wearing shoes or socks". Really, that is the meaning of "barefoot", and not some new marketing buzzword for a new brand of shoes, no matter how minimalist they are.

Thank you for reading this.

Re: Can Barefoot Running & Walking Fix Flat Feet?

ryan — Thu, 19 Sep 2013 11:50:29 -0000

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Re: How A 3-Time All-American Runner Discovered Barefoot Running

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Re: Can Barefoot Running & Walking Fix Flat Feet?

Erik — Wed, 21 Aug 2013 21:00:52 -0000

What about if the diagnosis is a fallen transversal arch (the width of the foot, not the lenghth). It's painful and started 5 months ago (I am 43). Wondering if barefoot running can help this condition.

Re: The Imprecise Art of Foot Orthotics

Carter — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:58:52 -0000

It works for most people. I had foot pain and foot orthotics pulled through pretty well for me.

Re: Nike Backed Research Proves Less Is More

Joe — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 17:14:27 -0000

Peter, your ignorance is showing.

Do a search, and you will see that even doctors back it up.

It's now common knowledge.

Re: If Your Feet Sweat in Shoes, Ditch Your Shoes

Olly — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 03:17:45 -0000

"Government-run healthcare?" I wish!

Re: Can Barefoot Running & Walking Fix Flat Feet?

markburgan6 — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:22:52 -0000

I am not Dr. Nirenberg, but I can tell you from experience that you're just out of luck.

Re: Can Barefoot Running & Walking Fix Flat Feet?

ashiya44 — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 01:17:07 -0000

sir.
iam 19 year old and i have flate feet. i hate these because i want to go in army and flate feeter cannot go in force. i run very good as the army qualification want. only a problem is, flate feet. sir pls help me. i want to make my arch very quickly. pls sir. its an request. sir u can also email me on this ashiya.fatrod@gmail..com if there is exercises., also explain me. thank u. . . . . . .

Re: What Are the Best Shoes for Children? (the answer may surprise you)

sweetchicpunk — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 11:17:29 -0000

The most barefoot like shoes possible even for older kids are best for development. The feet are still developing even when a child is 11 years old!

Re: If Your Feet Sweat in Shoes, Ditch Your Shoes

Larissa — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 19:04:06 -0000

i work in my shoes 8 hours a day & my feet get really sweaty even when i buy new shoes ive tried everything to stop the sweat but it still comes. what should i do to keep my feet dry at work and i cannot wear sandlas because i work in a factory...any suggestions??

Re: Can “Correct Toes” Correct Your Feet?

Jax — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 00:41:00 -0000

I just ordered a pair hoping to correct small bone spurs in my foot. I switched to minimalist shoes over this year and now consciously stretch my toes throughout the day. I run in vibram 5 fingers and notice some change already in my toes. I can't wait to get the correct toes!

Re: Nike Backed Research Proves Less Is More

PeterRaspovic — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 16:11:18 -0000

"The research has shown that when the foot is extensively supported key muscles weaken."

Care to share that research or are you just telling another lie?

Re: If Your Feet Sweat in Shoes, Ditch Your Shoes

edwardhoward — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:59:20 -0000

When I can't be barefoot, sandals that are close toe and heel combined with wicking socks work well. With the close toe & heel, they look like shoes so wearing with socks doesn't draw the ire of the fashionistas.

Re: What Are the Best Shoes for Children? (the answer may surprise you)

Lilly — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 23:00:22 -0000

Not helpful in relation to children other than infants and toddlers. Would be of assistance if a wider range of age was also discussed here.

Re: Biomechanics of Sport Shoes: The Disturbing Truth About Running Shoes, Inserts and Foot Orthotics

Adamoueva — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 20:29:21 -0000

I dont believe your theory at all about orthotics not helping aleviate pain. I work at a Pedorthic clinic and believe me, people cant thank us enough for helping them feel pain free. It took them years of suffering before they found out what Pedorthists can really do for them. I am also a Reflexologist and I truly believe in touch for the healing hands but please, dont tell me that my orthotics didnt help me with my back pain. Thank you anyways, I have enjoyed alot of your articles, but this one really through me off ......
Please, it is not just a business for money, if you are someone who walks and runs and stands all day on the job, have pain , try orthotics.... please.. believe me they work, they have been around for ages and ages...... think about it.... maybe you shouldnt be wearing those dentures....

Re: How A 3-Time All-American Runner Discovered Barefoot Running

cooper cook — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 16:14:46 -0000

I haven't quite gotten to the point where I can start running barefoot, but I have been walking everywhere I go without shoes and I love it. But don't you have to worry about podiatrics? Because with all of that barefoot running, it looks like it could do some serious damage to your feet.

Re: What Are the Best Shoes for Children? (the answer may surprise you)

Baby Converse — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 01:27:01 -0000

Absolutely true. Soft soles are only the best choice for the children feet. They help a lot in the development of muscles and strength of the feet. As their upper portion is made from soft and flexible material, it allow to move the feet with a greater comfort.

Re: Can Barefoot Running & Walking Fix Flat Feet?

Markburgan — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:37:39 -0000

You are just going to have to realize that most people have pain of some sort or another. My pain issues have to do with arthritis in my right shoulder, but I live with it.

You have problems with your flat feet? So what! I know a lot of people who have serious pain issues with their ARCHED feet, especially those who have back pain from having rigid, high-arched feet. So don't go castigating me for not sympathizing with you and your type. Pain is a natural condition of life so deal with it!

Re: Ask the Podiatrist a Foot or Ankle Question

Agatton3483 — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 20:40:07 -0000

I have a painful hard lump at about the level of the cuboid bone. I have an os peroneum, could this be painful os peroneum syndrome? I had a friend take an oblique radiograph of my foot. The lump is painful on palpation and I have a burning type pain on the lateral surface of my foot.

Re: Can Barefoot Running & Walking Fix Flat Feet?

Paula — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 08:30:34 -0000

I had a doctor thinking like you when I was 7, sadly my parents listened to him and now I suffer from a lot of pain, I had no idea what it was, I accepted my flat feet the way they were, I used to do a lot of sports too and never had a problem. Last year my knees started being a horrible pain, my hips and back were suffering from it too, I went to the doctor and he realized my feet were leaning inwards quite a lot and my arch was nonexistent, there was also a bulge of skin and soft muscle coming out from the place where the arch is supposed to be, supporting all my weight, my feet are now deformed because my parents listened to a person like you who is lucky enough to not have pain YET. Just because you haven't had a problem with it so far, it doesn't mean it is like that for absolutely everyone, there are people with flat feet that have unbearable pain.
Remember all flat feet cases are different, depends a lot on genetics, body complexion, daily activities, etc.. so don't generalize with something that can cause a lot of problems in some people's lives.

Re: Biomechanics of Sport Shoes: The Disturbing Truth About Running Shoes, Inserts and Foot Orthotics

Pt — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:15:27 -0000

I think the main problem is that gait analysis for Orthotic diagnosis and running performance usually only takes the feet into account and not a running body as a whole. Analysis needs to review a full body walking and running, barefoot and shod and an assessment made in the overall running style and techniques, it sounds ridiculous, but most people are simply not using proper running techniques for their body size and shape, also a 30 min assessment is not long enough to reach a conclusion on anyones posture during the running phase, reassessment is vital to long term success

Re: Biomechanics of Sport Shoes: The Disturbing Truth About Running Shoes, Inserts and Foot Orthotics

Sbors — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 07:40:59 -0000

I think the underlying message hear is to stop running (jogging) for fitness. It has been proved as a myth.

Re: Biomechanics of Sport Shoes: The Disturbing Truth About Running Shoes, Inserts and Foot Orthotics

Bill Gallagher PT, CMT, CYT — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 20:19:12 -0000

If an orthosis weakens muscles in the long run, why would a conventional running shoe with a chunky heel and ample foam do the same thing."barefoot" may not work for most people but how about "minimalist"? Minimalist shoes are highly likely (in my opinion based on clinical experience) to improve balance for people at risk of falling.

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