How To Build Strong Healthy Feet (Fix Bunions & Plantar Fasciitis)

Building strong and healthy feet starts with returning your foot to its natural shape. The "correct toes" toe spacers are one of my favorite products to do this. I use them everyday (and even squat in them!)

Need a wide toe box shoe?

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[Shannon_Robbie]

This is such perfect timing! I'm suffering from Plantar Fasciitis and have been stretching my calves as that's what everyone kept telling me was the cure. My Do-Win weightlifting shoes seem to have a wider toe box but probably not wide enough. It probably doesn't help matters that I have to wear work boots for 12 hours a day!

[a_woman_who_loves_to_lift]

I love this video, Dr. Horschig. I began lifting barefoot one year ago after lifting in No Bull footwear and Converse, and my lifts improved a lot, especially for practicing the "tripod food" technique that you have recommended.

[amyg]

Vibram toe shoes are very comfortable for weight lifting. My lifts increased quite a bit when I started using them. They allow you to feel your feet and drive into the ground more.

[jimdegrate]

I'm all in and back to barefoot lifestyle. This product looks amazing. Thanks!

[Chad_nick]

Incredible timing, plantar fasciitis just started in my left foot this week 😆

[gsneed]

Just came home from the doctor when I put on YouTube I saw your comment how to build stronger healthy feet and hopefully I can get one of those

[EdwardsNH]

New to you... I've been using those for at least 5 years. PS - I feel like I should be sending you royalty payments. You've helped me get dozens of my clients get better

[moomoojuiceman]

@natesugie that’s awesome I’ve been wearing steel toed boots for the last 15 years and I’ve always had to get them a couple of sizes larger then normal so my toes won’t get crushed. And I’ve been dealing with knee hip and back pain. I’ve recently found a extra wide pair of steel toed boots and started to do foot strengthening exercises and no more hip/back pain and my knees are almost pain free.

[mattc]

650 squat with slight technical breakdown 500 ibs squat with perfect form

[capsfan]

Back in PT again for my feet and ankle and ordering these immediately!

[SplashFireFilms]

thanks Aaron almost no one speaks about this, when my squat form got really bad without shoes i noticed my big toes pointing inward, now i know where to start rehab

[MJ-witc]

Absolutely the best foot video EVER!
Thx!

[a_woman_who_loves_to_lift]

The finding at 2:50 is amazing! I never would have guessed that was the cause of plantar fasciitis.

[brettlouderback]

As always, thank you for another meaningful post.

I understand the wide toe box, but what about high arch’s? Is there a product or two that support both and can work in unison?

Thanks!

[patrickgelinas]

Hi Dr. Horschig,
First, I love your channel!
Any chance that you could do a "Fix This" episode that addresses plantar fasciitis and how to fix it? I like this episode which discusses the toe-spreading tool that you recommend. But I am very interested to know your thoughts on the muscular imbalances and your suggested rehab movements for overcoming plantar fasciitis. Every one of your tutorials is first-rate... keep up the great work!

[SoulRollerFIN]

I got a pair of Freet Chukka's for my every day use when it's dry and not below zero. Awesome shoes that allow your toes to spread and you to feel the ground. Should bee good for training too.

[camillachristensen]

@camilladchristensen The timing of this video couldn't be better. I've started to notice my knees caving while both squatting and running, if I don't pay extra attention to my feet, but I didn't know this was a thing. Awesome!

[eeeezy]

Came for the video and now know of different wide shoe brands. Thank you.

[wilmurray]

As usual I always learn so much from watching your videos. I think that the toe spreader is a game changer. I used to wear Earth shoes almost 50 years ago and think this device is a “return to healthier happy feet. How can I get a pair? Thanks.

[darkknight]

I would love for you to check out the Combat Flip Flops MK19. The MK19 is a high top shoe with a greatly wide toe box. He is veteran owned and operated and in my opinion it's the best wide toe box shoe you can get for casual wear. They're as wide as the Ursus