Selecting Shoes

Getting the right shoe for YOUR body and YOUR feet is more important than you think. If you need stability and you are walking on heavily cushioned shoes that give you minimal input from the ground, it can slow your healing and set you up for injury. Imagine trying to balance on one foot while standing on a spongy/thick mattress. On the other hand, if you have a rigid foot (think high arch) and the ground doesn’t touch the entire underneath aspect of your foot and you aren’t getting the shock absorption you need, you’ll be subjecting yourself to a mild form of concussion with every step you take.

Postural Restoration concepts are VERY advanced. They understand human anatomy and movement in a much more sophisticated manner than traditional therapy approaches. It would so convenient to just have a list of “recommended shoes” but it’s more complicated than that. We are happy to consult with you to pick the shoe that will help you meet your goals, whether it is to run an ultramarathon or just have less pain when running errands.

Shoe List