The main problem with Regular Shoes is that they are NOT built for the health of our feet at all.
They have Industrial & Standard Shapes that only follow Fashion standards. The worst thing is that we usually do not realize the problems until they come to us.
"Muscles work with a simple philosophy of 'Use it or Lose it'. When we place our foot in a cushioned environment, it's like placing our body on a Sofa—it causes the long-term deconditioning of our feet."
The 4 worst features of regular shoes are:
- CUSHIONED: A cushion creates instability, disrupts optimal sensory feedback from the ground, and promotes overstriding in running.
- RIGID: A rigid shoe will restrict movement in the foot, resulting in weaker muscles and stiffer joints.
- TOE SPRING: A toe spring places the toes in an unnatural position, which impacts their function and places undue stress on the plantar fascia.
- ELEVATED HEEL: Restricts ankle range of motion, disrupts whole-body alignment, and creates unbalanced weight distribution at the foot.