Should Kids Wear Barefoot Shoes?
I coach a lot of runners through this switch, and the biggest mistake is treating barefoot shoes like a cosmetic change instead of a training change. Parents looking at children’s footwear today run into a new category almost immediately: barefoot shoes. They are marketed as flexible, lightweight, and shaped more like a natural foot […]
Can Barefoot Shoes Help With Back Pain?
I coach a lot of runners through this switch, and the biggest mistake is treating barefoot shoes like a cosmetic change instead of a training change. Barefoot shoes can help with back pain for some people, but they are not a universal fix. The short answer is that they may improve comfort if your […]
Are Stress Fractures Possible in the Foot Without Experiencing a Traumatic Injury?
I see this catch people off guard because they expect a fracture to follow one obvious bad step. Yes, a stress fracture in the foot can develop without a single traumatic event such as a fall, twist, or direct blow. In many cases, the injury builds gradually when repeated force is placed on the […]
Can Nerve Entrapment Cause Sudden Foot Pain Even Without an Obvious Injury?
I coach a lot of runners through this switch, and the biggest mistake is treating barefoot shoes like a cosmetic change instead of a training change. Yes. Nerve entrapment can cause sudden foot pain even when you cannot point to a clear injury. In some cases, the pain appears to come out of nowhere […]
What Causes Tendonitis Strain in the Foot When No Injury Occurred?
I coach a lot of runners through this switch, and the biggest mistake is treating barefoot shoes like a cosmetic change instead of a training change. Foot pain can seem confusing when it appears out of nowhere. Many people assume tendonitis or a strained tendon must come from a sudden twist, fall, or sports […]
When to See a Doctor for Foot Pain?
I coach a lot of runners through this switch, and the biggest mistake is treating barefoot shoes like a cosmetic change instead of a training change. Foot pain is common, and not every ache means something serious is wrong. A long day on your feet, a new workout, poor shoe support, or a minor […]
Can Arthritis Cause Sudden Foot Pain Even Though It’s a Chronic Condition?
I coach a lot of runners through this switch, and the biggest mistake is treating barefoot shoes like a cosmetic change instead of a training change. Yes. Even though arthritis is a long-term condition, it can still cause foot pain that seems to come on suddenly. Many people think of arthritis as a slow, […]
How Does Plantar Fasciitis Develop Without Any Obvious Foot Injury?
I coach a lot of runners through this switch, and the biggest mistake is treating barefoot shoes like a cosmetic change instead of a training change. Many people assume heel pain must come from a twist, fall, or sports injury. In reality, plantar fasciitis often develops with no single dramatic event at all. The […]
Barefoot Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis
I coach a lot of runners through this switch, and the biggest mistake is treating barefoot shoes like a cosmetic change instead of a training change. Plantar fasciitis can make every step feel sharper than it should. Because the condition involves irritation of the thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of […]
Why Use Barefoot Shoes
I coach a lot of runners through this switch, and the biggest mistake is treating barefoot shoes like a cosmetic change instead of a training change. Barefoot shoes are designed to let your feet move more naturally. Instead of thick cushioning, raised heels, and stiff soles, they usually feature a wide toe box, a […]