Inside Your Amazing Feet
Last week my wife and I were in Las Vegas and saw the Bodies… The Expedition at Bally’s. You are probably asking what this has to do with feet – my usual topic. Check out the two photos. As an athlete, you’d appreciate being able to see the intricate detail of the bodies – and our feet. […]
Green Goo Salve for Feet
This summer at the Outdoor Retailers Show in Salt Lake City I discovered Green Goo products. Their business card says they are “Rethinking First Aid.” The company is based out of Lyons, CO. Their salves are 100% natural from organic farmers. The fresh and dried herbs are infused in organic oils for an increased medicinal value. […]
Above Your Feet – Shin Splints
Occasionally, I’ll talk about something not directly about feet. Today’s one of those days. James Dunne, over at Kinetic-Revolution.com, posted a blog post about shin splints. He said, “If you haven’t suffered from shin splints yourself (and I hope you haven’t), I’ll bet you know a runner or two who have – It’s such a common injury.” I agree. […]
Support John Morelock – Run Gently Out There
Many of you have heard of John Morelock, an ultrarunner and the author of Run Gently Out There: Trials, trails, and tribulations of running ultramarathons. John’s a friend to many and frequently does encouraging posts on Facebook. Well, John’s come into tough, hard times – and can use our support. On Monday November 14, John wrote a […]
Tread Labs Insoles – A Review
A while back I was sent a pair of Tread Labs insoles to try. Their Stride Orthotic Insoles offer the medical grade support of an orthotic with a strong deep heel cup giving biomechanical support, and a cushioned open cell polyurethane foam top for comfort. The combination arch supports and interchangeable cushioned foam tops combine for a […]
Ellsworth V Channel Socks
This past May, I wrote a blog post that talked about several new sock designs that had caught my attention. One of the new designs was from Ellsworth. Don Dahlgren, of Ellsworth & Company, read my post and reached out with an offer to try a pair of his socks. Don says about his V Channel […]
The Best of Fixing Your Feet’s Blog 2016
Over the course of a year, a lot has been written and reviewed in this blog. Some of the articles stick out as better than others, and I’m sure you’ll agree that’s true. So to end 2016, I want to pull out what I consider the best Fixing Your Feet blog posts of the year. […]
What Will You Do in 2017?
It’s three weeks into 2017 and many people have given up on their New Year’s resolutions. Other people never made any resolutions. Whether you did or not, I want to challenge you to do something new and fun in 2017. So what will you do? Start where you are today and then decide on what […]
OOFOS Great New Recovery Sandals
Last August I attended the Outdoor Research Show in Salt Lake City. One of the displays that caught my interest was the OOFOS booth. Wow, was I impressed. OOFOS makes a line of footwear that uses OOfoam Impact Absorption Technology, which absorbs 37% more impact than traditional foam; reduces stress on joints, feet, knees, hips, and backs; enables […]
Specialized Trail Shoe from ALTRA
Years ago, most running shoes were for the road. Then trail running became popular and shoe companies took up the challenge to make trail shoes. There are now trail shoes made for those wanting a “regular” shoe, a heavily cushioned shoe, a higher top shoe, a minimalist shoe, and more. Then events like the Spartan […]