Back in the late 2000s, a barefoot running renaissance started to emerge. Runners and active folks of all types were intrigued by Vibram FiveFinger “toe shoes” (introduced in 2005) and inspired by Christopher McDougall’s Born to Run (published in 2009).
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Hiking is one of the most challenging activities for feet—typically involving walking long distances on uneven terrain with slopes & inclines while carrying a backpack full of supplies. Most conventional hiking boots aim to “support” the feet during hikes by limiting movement of the ankle, foot, and toes. The downside of excessively supportive hiking boots is
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The broad sole and splayed toes of babies’ feet are designed to provide balance and stability that should last them a lifetime. Unfortunately, conventional children’s footwear is causing the little ones’ toes to compress and curl permanently while implementing rigid features such as arch support that diminish muscle activation. Over time, this can result in
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Are Your Feet at Risk? Don’t Ignore These Early Symptoms of Bunions! Do you have a bunion? Probably a little bit. Many people have at least a very slight bunion due to the unfortunately ubiquitous Tapered Toe Box shape that’s designed into virtually all mainstream and conventional footwear. It’s not just dress shoes, cowboy boots, and stilettos
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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