How to Choose the Right Shoes for Foot Health: Toe Box, Zero Drop, and Barefoot Shoe Guide

In this episode, Dr. Allison & Dr. Vinny break down everything you need to know about footwear and foot health. Dr. Allison explains why so many people end up with weak feet after a lifetime of restrictive shoes and socks, and walks through the hierarchy she uses with patients when picking better footwear.In this episode:Why weak feet develop and how shoe and sock design plays a roleThe 4 part hierarchy for choosing better shoes: wide toe box, heel to toe drop, stack height (cushion), and toe springWhy going barefoot while lifting matters, and what the "tripod" of the foot isWhy flip flops and slides can contribute to hammer toes over time, and what to look for in a sandal insteadFavorite shoe brands for running, walking, lifting, and everyday wear, including Altra, Topo Athletic, Lems, Tolos, and Xero ShoesLinks:Altra https://www.altrarunning.com/en-usTopo Athletic https://www.topoathletic.com/Lems https://lemsshoes.com/Tolos (affiliate code: BFS10) https://weartolos.com/collections/allXero Shoes https://xeroshoes.com/Anya Reviews Barefoot Shoes https://anyasreviews.com/