Foot Health

Articles relating to minimal shoes, barefoot running, barefoot walking, barefoot hiking, and overall health and development of the foot.

  1. Best Socks for Wide Feet: What to Look For

    Best Socks for Wide Feet: What to Look For

    Learn what attributes to look for when shopping for the best socks for wide feet. Shop our selection to build foot strength and balance.

  2. Camino™ Minimalist Leather Sandals Have Landed

    Camino™ Minimalist Leather Sandals Have Landed

    New minimalist leather sandals are finally here! Experience our take on a timeless style. Where will your Camino take you?

  3. Are Barefoot Shoes Good for Flat Feet? How to Strengthen Arches

    Are Barefoot Shoes Good for Flat Feet? How to Strengthen Arches

    In my previous post about barefoot shoes for treating plantar fasciitis, I talked about how arch support in shoes weaken the natural arches in your feet. Today’s follow-up post is all about how to strengthen arches. Barefoot shoes are good for flat feet because they allow your arches to strengthen naturally. I’ll also get into […]

  4. How to Spot the Best Wide Toe Box Shoes

    How to Spot the Best Wide Toe Box Shoes

    Discover the key design factors that set apart the best wide toe box shoes for healthy feet. Sole width isn’t everything!

  5. Do Barefoot Shoes Improve Kids' Foot Development?

    Do Barefoot Shoes Improve Kids' Foot Development?

    A recent study using Softstar shoes found that minimalist shoes help lead to positive foot development and increase foot muscle size in kids.

  6. Barefoot Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis: Zero Arch Support Can Help

    Barefoot Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis: Zero Arch Support Can Help

    Are barefoot shoes good for plantar fasciitis? Dr. Ray McClanahan explains how the lack of arch support can be beneficial for foot health.

  7. Softstar Collaborates with Sydney Universities in Foot Development Study

    Softstar Collaborates with Sydney Universities in Foot Development Study

    Softstar has begun a collaboration with Sydney universities to study how foot development in children is affected by the shoes they wear.

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