A common question we get at Correct Toes is: which naturally shaped, minimalist, barefoot-style shoes do we recommend for basketball and court sports? This is admittedly a tough question, although we are determined to do our best to present you with a well-thought out answer. The shoe companies we love that feature wide toe boxes […]
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Basketball players are notoriously tough on their feet. In this blog post, we look at some common basketball foot and ankle injuries and some conservative treatment approaches. Note: Correct Toes® does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The content contained in this website is for educational or informational purposes only and is not intended to replace
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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 game? Align. Strengthen. Restore. Correct Toes were designed by elite distance runner and progressive sports podiatrist, Dr. Ray McClanahan, DPM, and will help to reposition
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Deformities of the feet and toes are the result of being crammed into conventional footwear, and they take many years to form. It’s no surprise, then, that rehabbing those foot and toe deformities will also require years to heal. The good news is that it’s possible! Your feet and body are amazingly adaptable and resilient.
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When it comes to kid’s shoes, you may be used to seeing overly supportive, thick-soled shoes that are almost orthopedic in nature. In our experience, the characteristics to look for in children’s natural footwear keenly resemble what we recommend for adults. Here’s a quick-start “foot healthy” guide for your next shoe shopping trip with your
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In an effort to improve our shoe reviews, we are making changes to the scoring system. We will be placing greater importance on how well a shoe allows the user to splay their toes to what is naturally optimal. Additionally, the Shoe Liner Test, shoe shape, and approval status for wearing Correct Toes® within a
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With marathon season quickly approaching, we want to recognize that being healthy encompasses everything from consuming the food that fuels us, to taking care of the tool that drives us to the finish line: our feet. The process of getting race-ready may look different from one athlete to the next but starting from a
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There are many potential benefits to wearing naturally shaped shoes for the athlete and non-athlete alike including reduction of foot deformities (bunions and hammertoes), increased foot strength, and reduced risk of injury. One additional benefit is improved balance. Balance is not something that is top-of-mind for most people, especially when many people make the transition
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The anatomical, structural and functional benefits of going barefoot and wearing naturally-shaped shoes are often the emphasis of our education because these tend to be the most immediate and practical. There is, however, another massive benefit to being barefoot and it lies not in your feet but in your head—your brain, to be exact. The
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