Northwest Foot & Ankle and Correct Toes wishes to thank and commend the massage therapists, body workers, structural specialists, reflexologists, and pedicurists who incorporate Correct Toes and natural foot health...
Shamma Sandals was founded by Josh Stiles and is located in Santa Cruz, CA. How did you get into the shoe industry? Shamma Sandals started like so many other small...
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...
Dr. Athena Paradise is a Portland, OR chiropractor (and Correct Toes supporter) known for her intuitive and thoughtful approach to healing and her great empathy and compassion. Dr. Paradise practices...
Dr. Ray McClanahan interviews barefoot enthusiast Michael Sander on the theory of Earthing and its potential health benefits. Article originally appeared in Walk About Magazine Wearing minimal shoes for walking...
The following article was written by Jim Hixson of Feet for Life Motion Center in Chesterfield, MO. This piece recently appeared in a slightly different form on the Natural Running...
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...
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Sandals are an excellent footwear choice for improving foot health. Because most sandals are typically minimal in nature, they tend to let the feet function naturally without being influenced by...
Mike from the Bob & Brad podcast interviews Dr. Ray about the ins and outs of rehabilitating your feet from years in conventional footwear. Topics such as transitioning to minimalist...
It’s no surprise professional athletes are willing to do whatever it takes to keep their bodies in peak form; and for many athletes, it starts with their feet. Correct Toes...
Here is a Correct Toes guide to help keep the basketball players’ feet high functioning and healthy on and off the court. What can Correct Toes do for your basketball...
In his article, Fashion and Foot Deformation, Dr. William Rossi explores the influence that fashion has had and continues to have foot health. The following quotes from Rossi’s article push...
In 1905, Phil Hoffman, M.D., traveled to numerous undeveloped countries to observe the foot and skeletal structures of people who lived barefoot. He noticed the differences between their feet, and...
Correct Toes can be washed with soap and warm water, then air-dried. To Sterilize: Correct Toes Medical grade silicone can be boiled in water for 10 min., or spray with...
What is neuroma? A neuroma is an often painful enlargement of one of your body’s nerves. Morton’s neuroma is the name used to describe nerve enlargement in your foot, particularly...
Doctors join forces to host a FREE 12 WEEK BAREFOOT RUNNING CLINIC AT THE WATERFRONT- DONATIONS BENEFIT MERCY CORPS, “HAVE MERCY ON YOUR FEET” Portland, Ore., July 9, 2012 —...
In his article Why Shoes Make Normal Gait Impossible, Dr. William Rossi discusses the affect that shoes have on biomechanics and gait. The following are excerpts from Dr. Rossi’s article....
The following excerpts are from Dr. McClanahan’s article on bunions and hammertoes. Bunions are a sometimes painful dislocation of the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint or 5th metatarsophalangeal joint that occurs primarily...
Infracalcaneal bursitis is inflammation of a bursa—a fluid-filled sac—below your calcaneus, or heel bone. Bursae are situated in various locations throughout your body where friction between tissues commonly occurs, and...
In this informative video, Dr. Ray explains the basics of natural foot care. Its a great base of information if you are just starting the transition to natural foot health,...
Heel elevation is present on almost all shoes. Since we learned to walk, we have been wearing shoes. Some of us even before then. Our parents wisely wished to protect...