Why Most Footwear Are Destroying Your Body (And What To Do About It) | Ep40 Brent Meredith

Take your damn shoes off more often. Seriously.Your feet have more nerve endings than almost any other part of your body, and they quietly control your balance, posture, gait, and long-term joint health. When your feet get weak, cramped, or numb inside modern cushioned shoes… your knees, hips, and back pay the price.In this episode of the 90% Healthy Podcast, Klaudia Balogh and Don Moxley sit down with Brent, founder of Ande Shoes, to break down how modern footwear deforms your toes, weakens your arches, and disconnects your brain from the ground.We also explore:👣 Why toe spacers + barefoot shoes aren’t a fad🔥 How foot strength affects knee, hip, and back pain🧠 Why more sensory input = better movement + better balance📉 How narrow toe boxes cause bunions + collapsed arches🏃 The truth about running form, cushioned shoes, and injury rates🦶 How to rebuild foot strength (even if you’ve never trained your feet)🧩 Why your feet may be the missing link in your longevity strategyWhether you’re a runner, lifter, weekend walker, or someone dealing with chronic pain… this episode will change how you think about your feet forever.🎧 Listen to the full episode📍 YouTube | Spotify | Apple PodcastsHosts: @trainrecoverwin & @longevityjournalistGuest: Brent Meredith, Founder of Onday⏱️ Chapters 00:00 – Why we need to talk about feet00:16 – The hidden nerve power of your feet01:00 – How modern shoes deform your feet over time04:00 – Don’s barefoot shoe story and knee pain recovery06:00 – The problem with thick-soled “cushioned” shoes09:00 – What your toes say about your health12:00 – How to assess your own foot health13:00 – The Ande Shoe: Built-in toe spacers for natural foot function15:00 – How long to wear toe spacers (and what to expect)18:00 – Klaudia’s high-heel confession and recovery tips20:00 – The power of foot massage and “toe yoga”24:00 – Minimalist shoe 101: what to look for before buying28:00 – Flat feet, fallen arches, and how to retrain them33:00 – Beach walking, grounding, and balance training36:00 – Exercises for strong, pain-free feet39:00 – The link between toe strength and glute development41:00 – How childhood shoes deform adult posture43:00 – Where to find Ande Shoes & what makes them different45:00 – Fashion meets function: healthy shoes that look good47:00 – Closing thoughts & upcoming episodes