We don’t pay nearly enough attention to our foot health.
Here are five actionable takeaways from the episode.
If you werent paying attention to your foot health before, consider this a great way to start.
In fact, she generally recommends shoes that support your foots natural position.
Its more work for your feetwhich is a good thing.
The more work your feet have to do, the stronger theyll get.
You want the toe of your shoe to be the widest point, just as your foot is naturally.
Or, opt forbarefoot style shoeswith isolated toes.
When searching for zero-drop shoes, evaluate the heel-to-toe drop measurement, which brands most often report in millimeters.
I don’t think there’s anything much better than that, she says about barefoot walking.
For Conley, toe spacers helped her recover from years of foot strain triggered by pointe ballet shoes.
This tool can even help relieve and preventbunionssomething many people assume is solely genetic.
“You didnt come out of the womb with a bunion,” Conley says.
Notice when your feet hurt, when shoes dont fit properly, or when your toes cramp up.
Even knee and joint pain can be traced back to changes in your foot health or shoe choice.
Do what you could, when you could, for the sake of healthier feet.
If you’ve got the option to walk barefoot safely, do it.
If it’s possible for you to afford a better-fitting pair of shoes, make the investment.
If you have time for a five or ten-minute walk, take it.
The takeaway
Its time to take better care of your feet.
In the long run, youll be adding years to your mobility.
For more on foot health and injury prevention, tune into the latest episode.
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