Anyone who has felt a stabbing, tender pain on the bottom of one or both feet knows that plantar fasciitis is no joke. It’s a common overuse injury, but one that can greatly interfere with daily life, ...

According to Dr. Holly Spohn-Gross, podiatrist and past president of the California Podiatric Medical Association, the best ...

Nothing stops me in my tracks faster than a flare up of plantar fasciitis—or the deep (and frustrating) pain caused by inflammation of the thick band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot.

Meanwhile, my brother prefers a different pair for his daily walks and calls the Xero HFS Original Road Runners his “go-to” ...

You might think that cushioned running shoes were designed to give your feet a break. But scientists have discovered that lacing up causes us to use more muscles in our feet than we thought. After ...

For adults over age 65 with disabling foot pain, being fitted for off-the-shelf extra-depth footwear reduced pain and improved function, according to a new study. This type of footwear is often ...

The last time you gave any thought to the way you tie your shoes was probably when you were getting ready to start kindergarten. While that default crisscross method is second nature by now, it may ...

An average person, running or walking, takes about 2,000 steps per mile. Often, especially when running, the impact is much more than just body weight because of the momentum going forward. Typically ...

Heels make a lot of noise. The clap-clap-clap of the heels against linoleum or any other hard surface elicits stares when the wearer walks into a room. It’s why heels are often considered power plays: ...