I don't want to shoe-shame anyone, but those wearing conventional footwear are the ones who need to be embarrassed. We need to flip the script. Thanks for doing what you do, Dr. Ray.
I'm so happy I found this channel. Dr. Ray and everyone at NW foot and ankle, all of these resources have been very helpful. I live in MI and it's been a godsend for someone with plantar fasciitis. Thank you!
This video that came up on my feed today reminded me of you guys. Guys are bare footed and summer sandals cutting heavy tree parts and moving it like nothing. They all have perfect balance. Grateful for all your videos.
I understand your take on arches but I need an arch in my shoes. Before I switched to arch supported shoes and inserts, I actually thought your feet were supposed to hurt in shoes. I thought it was normal. I did often refuse to wear shoes even if it was really cold, even in class, and I had to stop doing that but I legitimately have a different life as far as wearing shoes goes. At first I got the wrong ones. I stopped wearing flats and flip flops also. I had a pair of nikes that sucked so much they almost looked new when I finally threw them out a few days ago, I had been saving them to only wear for dirtier chores. They were stiff and they pushed my toes and arch up painfully. At first I stubbornly wore them because of how much they cost and the doctor recommending shoes with arches, though I did have a more comfortable pair that I usually wore and wore out, it was not the best. I now wear much more flexible Keen shoes, I have many of them. Now my feet feel better in shoes than without and my main problem presenting to me is my bunion which I have had my whole life and is worsening and I am addressing that. After my first pair I was absolutely in love, my feet had never felt good in my life. I have had to go up a half size also and that is perfectly fine with me.
If someone has flat feet(genetic predisposition) would you still recommend no arch support for that population. Post tib and arch strengthening are great, but I will never have an arch without active engagement.
This is what I have been waiting to hear for over 5 years. I spend needless amounts of money and had no successful help or results. I am doing the exercises and hoping to find a podiatrist in my home town to help me
I have a high arch and a flexible foot. I've received little help with this problem. I ordered the correct toes and hope this gets me back to normal life.
@@correcttoes thank you so much for your videos, maybe one day I can get back to life I once knew. I would list all the things I've tried but then I'd have carpal tunnel to deal with. 😉
@@jodyroper5105 Let's avoid that at all costs! If you would ever like to visit with one of our doctors they would be more than happy to tackle any concerns, virtual or in person are always available.
For waterproof protection the first thing that comes to mind are the brands Xero and Lems. Feel free to check out our site, correcttoes.com, for updated shoe reviews.
Hey doc a question I have for you is isn’t it a concern that flat footwear puts you more at risk of developing plantar fasciitis? You say these footwear are great for feet health but how is that so when they flatten your arch and put you at risk of certain injuries?
I was sold this horrible shoe, that I tossed out as fast as I figured that out, and now when i wiggle my toes in bed my 2 toes next to the pinky are pushed together and there is a terrible pain running up the foot from these toes. I've lost sleep fearing to wake up in pain again and start jumping and stomping everywhere like a madman, to get the foot to go back to pre-toewiggle times. I'll be sleeping in a chair with a pillow and weight on top on my toes, to immobilize them. I hope you have an answer and thanks for anything you can advise. No clue how toe wiggling could cause so much pain.
I would reccomend foot stretches and possibly correcttoes inserts. I know you commented long ago. It sounds like your foot tendons and muscles have been changed.
Yeah but what about those of us who have ball of the foot pain, who aren't overweight ( athletic in shape ) and don't wear heels . What running shoe is the best?
I'm so confused. If I wore a flat shoe I'd be crying from ball of foot pain. All I feel is that bone jarring into the ground. I've seen other videos where they say not to have a flexible sole. So confused 🤔
@@user-sj9ew7ft4v Yes ,It is all so confusing . I don't think anyone has an answer as we are all built differently , including our gait . We just have to figure out what works for us thru trial and error and ignore all these so called gurus who've sprung up on the internet , including RUclips.
Was thinking that if you are running with constant toe extension your shin muscles don't get a break so enabling shin splints. It would seem if the toe is able to flex more, the tension would not be as great on the shin and may reduce the chances of shin splints.
It all works as a chain! This is great thinking and correct for many reasons. Manual movement of the toes and foot will help increase movement and strength throughout the shins, calves, even hips!
Great video series, very informative. I myself am starting to introduce proper footwear and correct toes into my lifestyle. However I am in the military and am required to wear combat boots daily, certain situations can even mean wearing them for weeks on end. Now most combat boots are not currently being made with larger toe boxes, flat heels. Luckily I am able to purchase my own combat boots so long as they meet proper work requirements. The next pair of boots I purchase I'll definitely do the sole test and look for minimal/no heel elevation. Just curious if there any known brands of combat boots that offer these specifications?
Generally you want to have something on your foot that you're not trying to always hold onto... I've seen some research showing that we tend to change our gait slightly when we don't have a back-end to a shoe, and that's not ideal... all barefoot sandals generally have something small that loops around the heel to keep it in place. An excellent example are huaraches... Mesoamericans have relied on these for thousands of years to run long distances. Here's an example: ruclips.net/video/o1x1sBwEzmo/видео.html&ab_channel=BarefootTedMcDonald
I would love to be able to wear such a flexible soled shoe; I’ve got a Morton’s Neuroma on the left foot and hallux rigidus in both great toes. My feet are screaming at me just looking at those shoes. Sigh…
@rde7202 Thanks for your insights. I don’t have bunions, I have hallux ridigus in both big toe joints. Cartilage is virtually gone so I need to keep those joints immobilized.
Since you won’t allow us to comment on the Correct Toes commercial, I just wanna say that I would’ve been a loyal customer for years, if they weren’t the most obscenely marked up product in the history of capitalism. Thank God for cheap Chinese copies. Seriously, who is the marketing genius who decided that selling those things for $65 a pair made more sense than selling em for a reasonable price of say, $30? You woulda sold a hundred times as many, and made back your initial costs and investment way sooner. Madness.
I completely understand and apologize for the inconvenience. Correct Toes are a medical grade product and the only kind to be worn while weight bearing. It is an entirely different approach to foot care, and we encourage you to do extensive research before making any purchases for your health. And ask us questions along the way! Our correcttoes.com site is a great resource in your foot/ankle care journey.
I don't want to shoe-shame anyone, but those wearing conventional footwear are the ones who need to be embarrassed. We need to flip the script.
Thanks for doing what you do, Dr. Ray.
I'm so happy I found this channel. Dr. Ray and everyone at NW foot and ankle, all of these resources have been very helpful. I live in MI and it's been a godsend for someone with plantar fasciitis. Thank you!
This video that came up on my feed today reminded me of you guys. Guys are bare footed and summer sandals cutting heavy tree parts and moving it like nothing. They all have perfect balance. Grateful for all your videos.
Any recommendations on brands or even specific places to get them?
I understand your take on arches but I need an arch in my shoes. Before I switched to arch supported shoes and inserts, I actually thought your feet were supposed to hurt in shoes. I thought it was normal.
I did often refuse to wear shoes even if it was really cold, even in class, and I had to stop doing that but I legitimately have a different life as far as wearing shoes goes.
At first I got the wrong ones. I stopped wearing flats and flip flops also. I had a pair of nikes that sucked so much they almost looked new when I finally threw them out a few days ago, I had been saving them to only wear for dirtier chores. They were stiff and they pushed my toes and arch up painfully. At first I stubbornly wore them because of how much they cost and the doctor recommending shoes with arches, though I did have a more comfortable pair that I usually wore and wore out, it was not the best.
I now wear much more flexible Keen shoes, I have many of them. Now my feet feel better in shoes than without and my main problem presenting to me is my bunion which I have had my whole life and is worsening and I am addressing that. After my first pair I was absolutely in love, my feet had never felt good in my life. I have had to go up a half size also and that is perfectly fine with me.
If someone has flat feet(genetic predisposition) would you still recommend no arch support for that population. Post tib and arch strengthening are great, but I will never have an arch without active engagement.
This is what I have been waiting to hear for over 5 years. I spend needless amounts of money and had no successful help or results. I am doing the exercises and hoping to find a podiatrist in my home town to help me
Please feel free to use us as a resource, virtual consultations, and or speak with one of our staff members to get you the care you deserve.
Excellent video
I have a high arch and a flexible foot. I've received little help with this problem. I ordered the correct toes and hope this gets me back to normal life.
Hi Jody, I hope we are able to get you through any foot/ankle difficulties. Please use us as a resource, if needed.
@@correcttoes thank you so much for your videos, maybe one day I can get back to life I once knew. I would list all the things I've tried but then I'd have carpal tunnel to deal with. 😉
@@jodyroper5105 Let's avoid that at all costs! If you would ever like to visit with one of our doctors they would be more than happy to tackle any concerns, virtual or in person are always available.
Guys thanks for your help along my journey 🦶🏻
What work boots do you recommend for jobs where water proof toe protection is required? Like xtratuff or bekina boots?
For waterproof protection the first thing that comes to mind are the brands Xero and Lems. Feel free to check out our site, correcttoes.com, for updated shoe reviews.
Hey doc a question I have for you is isn’t it a concern that flat footwear puts you more at risk of developing plantar fasciitis? You say these footwear are great for feet health but how is that so when they flatten your arch and put you at risk of certain injuries?
I was sold this horrible shoe, that I tossed out as fast as I figured that out, and now when i wiggle my toes in bed my 2 toes next to the pinky are pushed together and there is a terrible pain running up the foot from these toes. I've lost sleep fearing to wake up in pain again and start jumping and stomping everywhere like a madman, to get the foot to go back to pre-toewiggle times. I'll be sleeping in a chair with a pillow and weight on top on my toes, to immobilize them. I hope you have an answer and thanks for anything you can advise. No clue how toe wiggling could cause so much pain.
I would reccomend foot stretches and possibly correcttoes inserts. I know you commented long ago. It sounds like your foot tendons and muscles have been changed.
Yeah but what about those of us who have ball of the foot pain, who aren't overweight ( athletic in shape ) and don't wear heels . What running shoe is the best?
I'm so confused. If I wore a flat shoe I'd be crying from ball of foot pain. All I feel is that bone jarring into the ground. I've seen other videos where they say not to have a flexible sole. So confused 🤔
@@user-sj9ew7ft4v Yes ,It is all so confusing . I don't think anyone has an answer as we are all built differently , including our gait . We just have to figure out what works for us thru trial and error and ignore all these so called
gurus who've sprung up on the internet , including RUclips.
@@user-sj9ew7ft4v use a metatarsal pad
Was thinking that if you are running with constant toe extension your shin muscles don't get a break so enabling shin splints. It would seem if the toe is able to flex more, the tension would not be as great on the shin and may reduce the chances of shin splints.
It all works as a chain! This is great thinking and correct for many reasons. Manual movement of the toes and foot will help increase movement and strength throughout the shins, calves, even hips!
Great video series, very informative.
I myself am starting to introduce proper footwear and correct toes into my lifestyle. However I am in the military and am required to wear combat boots daily, certain situations can even mean wearing them for weeks on end. Now most combat boots are not currently being made with larger toe boxes, flat heels. Luckily I am able to purchase my own combat boots so long as they meet proper work requirements. The next pair of boots I purchase I'll definitely do the sole test and look for minimal/no heel elevation. Just curious if there any known brands of combat boots that offer these specifications?
Chris Dalen look at the mini mil boot. Hopefully it meets your requirements
@@alexkoehn9784 Thank you!
I need to wear steel toe shoes at work, can’t find any options for steel toe barefoot shoes. Thank you
Check out the Birkenstock QS 700.
Can you please make a video on Baxters nerve? thank you
Thank you for the request! We will see what we can do to make this happen.
are flip flops/sandals ok being that they’re flat? or are they damaging to the foot
Generally you want to have something on your foot that you're not trying to always hold onto... I've seen some research showing that we tend to change our gait slightly when we don't have a back-end to a shoe, and that's not ideal... all barefoot sandals generally have something small that loops around the heel to keep it in place. An excellent example are huaraches... Mesoamericans have relied on these for thousands of years to run long distances. Here's an example: ruclips.net/video/o1x1sBwEzmo/видео.html&ab_channel=BarefootTedMcDonald
I would love to be able to wear such a flexible soled shoe; I’ve got a Morton’s Neuroma on the left foot and hallux rigidus in both great toes. My feet are screaming at me just looking at those shoes. Sigh…
Same but Mortons in right foot
@rde7202 Thanks for your insights. I don’t have bunions, I have hallux ridigus in both big toe joints. Cartilage is virtually gone so I need to keep those joints immobilized.
Are there shoes in production as a reason for these videos?
Head to www.bearfootathletcs.com to purchase their Ursus shoe model. Use promo code: CORRECTTOES for 10% off!
This why I Iike Xero Shoes, the Prio.
Since you won’t allow us to comment on the Correct Toes commercial, I just wanna say that I would’ve been a loyal customer for years, if they weren’t the most obscenely marked up product in the history of capitalism. Thank God for cheap Chinese copies.
Seriously, who is the marketing genius who decided that selling those things for $65 a pair made more sense than selling em for a reasonable price of say, $30? You woulda sold a hundred times as many, and made back your initial costs and investment way sooner. Madness.
I completely understand and apologize for the inconvenience. Correct Toes are a medical grade product and the only kind to be worn while weight bearing. It is an entirely different approach to foot care, and we encourage you to do extensive research before making any purchases for your health. And ask us questions along the way! Our correcttoes.com site is a great resource in your foot/ankle care journey.
Pezinho do Pico!