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There's so much nuance to this and I strongly recommend you consult a podiatrist before going off of anything I have to say here, but hopefully this helps folks be more conscious of their foot health and avoid some unnecessary pain in the future!
December 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
There's so much nuance to this and I strongly recommend you consult a podiatrist before going off of anything I have to say here, but hopefully this helps folks be more conscious of their foot health and avoid some unnecessary pain in the future!
specifically address issues with arches, heels, and gait - you can get custom-made ones from a podiatrist too. All of this combined with a little bit of physical therapy will hopefully get my foot health back where I want it and keep me moving in a more healthy way for many, many more years to come.
December 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
specifically address issues with arches, heels, and gait - you can get custom-made ones from a podiatrist too. All of this combined with a little bit of physical therapy will hopefully get my foot health back where I want it and keep me moving in a more healthy way for many, many more years to come.
but I'd certainly go with slimmer soles in a shoe I walk in daily. You'll see in the second photo that I'm also playing around with insoles for flat feet to put in my daily walking shoes, which have also been replaced with some more foot-shaped ones. There are tons of insoles out there that
December 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
but I'd certainly go with slimmer soles in a shoe I walk in daily. You'll see in the second photo that I'm also playing around with insoles for flat feet to put in my daily walking shoes, which have also been replaced with some more foot-shaped ones. There are tons of insoles out there that
the toebox is on the Altras - my toes can actually splay out and articulate in them. The Asics have a slight heel while the Altras have no elevation in the heel. The Altras are also much more flexible. I still have some cushioning in these shoes as they're running shoes for higher-impact activities,
December 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
the toebox is on the Altras - my toes can actually splay out and articulate in them. The Asics have a slight heel while the Altras have no elevation in the heel. The Altras are also much more flexible. I still have some cushioning in these shoes as they're running shoes for higher-impact activities,
3. Flexible soles over rigid soles
4. Use of less cushioning without injuring or causing your feet pain, appropriate for the activity you will be wearing them for
In the first photo, I have my old Asics running shoes on the left and my new Altra Torins on the right. Notice how much more natural
4. Use of less cushioning without injuring or causing your feet pain, appropriate for the activity you will be wearing them for
In the first photo, I have my old Asics running shoes on the left and my new Altra Torins on the right. Notice how much more natural
December 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
3. Flexible soles over rigid soles
4. Use of less cushioning without injuring or causing your feet pain, appropriate for the activity you will be wearing them for
In the first photo, I have my old Asics running shoes on the left and my new Altra Torins on the right. Notice how much more natural
4. Use of less cushioning without injuring or causing your feet pain, appropriate for the activity you will be wearing them for
In the first photo, I have my old Asics running shoes on the left and my new Altra Torins on the right. Notice how much more natural
Here's a list of things to generally prioritize for everyday wear, taking your particular needs and use case into account:
1. A wide, unconstricted toe box - your toes should be able to splay out a little as you step
2. A flat sole instead of an elevated heel - look for zero-drop shoes
1. A wide, unconstricted toe box - your toes should be able to splay out a little as you step
2. A flat sole instead of an elevated heel - look for zero-drop shoes
December 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Here's a list of things to generally prioritize for everyday wear, taking your particular needs and use case into account:
1. A wide, unconstricted toe box - your toes should be able to splay out a little as you step
2. A flat sole instead of an elevated heel - look for zero-drop shoes
1. A wide, unconstricted toe box - your toes should be able to splay out a little as you step
2. A flat sole instead of an elevated heel - look for zero-drop shoes
deep end from what you've been wearing, potentially injuring your feet - this will likely be a process of trial and error (I'm currently there myself).
December 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
deep end from what you've been wearing, potentially injuring your feet - this will likely be a process of trial and error (I'm currently there myself).
Navigating this can be overwhelming, but it's up to you to determine your needs and sift through the marketing jargon out there. Even if you find that you need a radically different approach to footwear, you may still need to gradually adapt your footwear rather than diving into the opposite
December 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Navigating this can be overwhelming, but it's up to you to determine your needs and sift through the marketing jargon out there. Even if you find that you need a radically different approach to footwear, you may still need to gradually adapt your footwear rather than diving into the opposite
weakened arches or strained feet can benefit from more cushioning and structure. Also, certain athletic activities often require more specialized shoes to offer additional stability and reduce fatigue and strain - I don't think I'm going to be backpacking in flip flops any time soon!
December 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
weakened arches or strained feet can benefit from more cushioning and structure. Also, certain athletic activities often require more specialized shoes to offer additional stability and reduce fatigue and strain - I don't think I'm going to be backpacking in flip flops any time soon!
strength in your feet, re-train them to articulate properly, and move with more forefront rather than a heel strike in each step, choosing the right shoe for you is still a very subjective and nuanced matter - there is no one size fits all solution. Older or heavier people may need more support -
December 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
strength in your feet, re-train them to articulate properly, and move with more forefront rather than a heel strike in each step, choosing the right shoe for you is still a very subjective and nuanced matter - there is no one size fits all solution. Older or heavier people may need more support -
It's no wonder that some of the healthiest and best-performing feet tend to come from societies that wear little to no shoes.
Now, there's a lot of trendy shoes lately that attack these tendencies head-on, often marketed as minimalist or barefoot shoes. While they can promote more flexibility and
Now, there's a lot of trendy shoes lately that attack these tendencies head-on, often marketed as minimalist or barefoot shoes. While they can promote more flexibility and
December 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
It's no wonder that some of the healthiest and best-performing feet tend to come from societies that wear little to no shoes.
Now, there's a lot of trendy shoes lately that attack these tendencies head-on, often marketed as minimalist or barefoot shoes. While they can promote more flexibility and
Now, there's a lot of trendy shoes lately that attack these tendencies head-on, often marketed as minimalist or barefoot shoes. While they can promote more flexibility and
move stiffly and weaken your muscles' natural ability to support your body. As you can imagine, women's shoes are a culprit in why women are so much more likely to develop bunions than men, and it becomes even more compounded with difficulties for trans women to find shoes that fit their feet.
December 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
move stiffly and weaken your muscles' natural ability to support your body. As you can imagine, women's shoes are a culprit in why women are so much more likely to develop bunions than men, and it becomes even more compounded with difficulties for trans women to find shoes that fit their feet.
your heel to sharply strike the ground with each step. Further, rigid, thick soles can offer some padding from hard ground, but reduce your ability to feel and react to how you step on the ground, allowing you to build poor walking habits. Further, soles that don't flex much will cause your feet to
December 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
your heel to sharply strike the ground with each step. Further, rigid, thick soles can offer some padding from hard ground, but reduce your ability to feel and react to how you step on the ground, allowing you to build poor walking habits. Further, soles that don't flex much will cause your feet to
foot shaped will deform your feet and reduce the ability for your toes to help you balance and move. On top of that, we all know heels aren't great for you, but I had not appreciated just how awful they are, further shoving your toes tight into those tiny points and causing an unhealthy angle for
December 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
foot shaped will deform your feet and reduce the ability for your toes to help you balance and move. On top of that, we all know heels aren't great for you, but I had not appreciated just how awful they are, further shoving your toes tight into those tiny points and causing an unhealthy angle for
but because it was specifically a status symbol to signal that they didn't walk much unlike how peasants and working class people did, who had to rely on much more practical shoes to support their bodies through hard use. I LOVE pointy shoes, but it figures that wearing shoes that aren't really
December 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
but because it was specifically a status symbol to signal that they didn't walk much unlike how peasants and working class people did, who had to rely on much more practical shoes to support their bodies through hard use. I LOVE pointy shoes, but it figures that wearing shoes that aren't really
I'm going to take this opportunity to share what I've learned so far.
For one, it became pretty immediately obvious that fashion has long been the foot health killer. Centuries ago, the wealthy and ruling class thought it'd be cute to wear pointy shoes not because they necessarily look good,
For one, it became pretty immediately obvious that fashion has long been the foot health killer. Centuries ago, the wealthy and ruling class thought it'd be cute to wear pointy shoes not because they necessarily look good,
December 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I'm going to take this opportunity to share what I've learned so far.
For one, it became pretty immediately obvious that fashion has long been the foot health killer. Centuries ago, the wealthy and ruling class thought it'd be cute to wear pointy shoes not because they necessarily look good,
For one, it became pretty immediately obvious that fashion has long been the foot health killer. Centuries ago, the wealthy and ruling class thought it'd be cute to wear pointy shoes not because they necessarily look good,
a deep dive into these matters in the last few weeks and have learned a lot! I know that I tend to talk a lot more about personal safety, especially from a firearms perspective here, but if you know me, I like to also take a holistic approach that includes everyday care for one's health.
December 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
a deep dive into these matters in the last few weeks and have learned a lot! I know that I tend to talk a lot more about personal safety, especially from a firearms perspective here, but if you know me, I like to also take a holistic approach that includes everyday care for one's health.
my big toes to divert inwards - this can also either be caused by being flat footed, or be the cause of my flat feet, which affects my gait, posture, and how my muscles and ligaments are being utilized in how I move my feet. It's kind of a chicken or egg situation, but nonetheless I've been taking
December 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
my big toes to divert inwards - this can also either be caused by being flat footed, or be the cause of my flat feet, which affects my gait, posture, and how my muscles and ligaments are being utilized in how I move my feet. It's kind of a chicken or egg situation, but nonetheless I've been taking
Okay, that sucks! I'm very physically active, try to take really good care of myself, and try to maintain mobility as best as I can as I get older, so this was quite the reality check for me. What seems most immediately obvious looking back is that many of the shoes I've been wearing may have caused
December 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Okay, that sucks! I'm very physically active, try to take really good care of myself, and try to maintain mobility as best as I can as I get older, so this was quite the reality check for me. What seems most immediately obvious looking back is that many of the shoes I've been wearing may have caused
Thankfully, someone mentioned in the comments of one my videos that my feet look like they were developing bunions and sure enough after a visit to a podiatrist, I was diagnosed with the early stages of bunions and flat feet.
December 16, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Thankfully, someone mentioned in the comments of one my videos that my feet look like they were developing bunions and sure enough after a visit to a podiatrist, I was diagnosed with the early stages of bunions and flat feet.
Other than the manual, the videos here were a good jumping-off point: www.bridgecomsystems.com/blogs/bridge...
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December 12, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Other than the manual, the videos here were a good jumping-off point: www.bridgecomsystems.com/blogs/bridge...
It's a bit bigger and thicker than a typical prayer rug, definitely seems to be designed to be used as a decorative rug, but it could be used as one!
December 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
It's a bit bigger and thicker than a typical prayer rug, definitely seems to be designed to be used as a decorative rug, but it could be used as one!
been for all those things that brought me here.
This simple rug humbles me - there is so much to learn from it.
This simple rug humbles me - there is so much to learn from it.
December 11, 2025 at 11:12 PM
been for all those things that brought me here.
This simple rug humbles me - there is so much to learn from it.
This simple rug humbles me - there is so much to learn from it.