In a recent blog post about Barefoot Pioneers, we recognized some of the people who stood up against popular opinion to show the world the benefits of natural foot function and the dangers of restrictive, inhibiting shoes. One of the pioneers we mentioned, Dr. Simon J. Wikler, seems to be lesser known than the rest. We thought he deserved a...

The arches of the Roman Aqueducts are so strong they're still standing after nearly 2,000 years. In Part 1 of our blog post about arches, we discussed the idea that arch supports in shoes may actually weaken the natural arches in your feet. In this follow-up post, we'll provide you with tips to develop strong arches. To recap the last...

Be sure to check out the second part of this series: The Mighty Arch, Part 2: Strengthen Your Arches to Treat and Prevent Foot Pain I consider myself to be very lucky. I began working at Softstar right around the time I developed a sharp and persistent pain the arch of my foot, later identified as plantar fasciitis. After learning...