Foot Care and Giving Back

This is an excerpt on foot care from ‘Being the Hands and Feet’ by Shane Klippenes, a contributor for Blackleaf Writing. For the full blog post, please click here. When I made the left turn into the restaurant parking lot, the first thing I saw was a 5 year old girl dragging a garbage

Insoles for Foot Pain, Here is How They Work

You may wear insoles, have heard of other people wearing insoles, or seen them in a store as you are walking around. A question you may ask yourself is, how do insoles work? Insoles provide a shell on the bottom of the foot and slow down the velocity of the motion of the foot. Insoles

Improve Your Mechanics of Walking to Step better and Feel Better

The mechanics of walking may not be emphasized enough as you go about your day to day activities. Do you notice that some people seem to age more gracefully than others? Are you on your feet all day at work and come home to more demands? Are your feet killing you and is your whole

Ensuring Proper Placement of Lux Step Insoles in Your Shoes

A patient saw me who has type II diabetes and poor balance. The Lux Step really helped him initially with his balance. Most recently, he wondered if the Lux Step had worn out as his balance was a problem again. I checked his shoes and the Lux Step was in backwards! Balance issues have been

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Brooks Beast – Men’s and Women’s

Brooks Beast Shoe Review Overall Score: 75

Heel stability: 25/25
Midfoot Stability: 25/25
Forefoot Flexibility: 25/50

This shoe demonstrated a solid heel and midfoot construction and also flexed at the right point. However, there was limited flexibility in the forefoot at 30 degrees. This is a very sturdy shoe for the severe over-pronator with a wider and flatter foot. However, if you do not have these conditions, this shoe is not recommended. The limitation on the bending of the forefoot will not support a normal walking pattern or gait for normal weight individuals. Also, unless an athlete is heavier, the shoe will not bend enough for proper foot function. This is not an ideal shoe for walking. Increased motion in the forefoot would be preferable to the ultra-stability of the heel, which this shoe provides. One’s heel position cannot be improved in motion unless the big toe is allowed to bend. However, for those who roll their foot inward too much and collapse the arch while walking, over-pronate, this shoe would be recommended. ]]>