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Oct 27, 2021
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docrick
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As a podiatrist, I respectfully disagree
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I’ve had lots of pain in my heel recently. Any suggestions for minimalist shoes?
federer
10/27/21 8:53am
Merrell trail gloves are what I wear most of the time
Slim
10/27/21 8:54am
What time of day is your heel pain the worst? First thing in the morning when
HungryCoug
10/27/21 8:54am
Plantar fasciitis is interesting because weak foot muscles (typically in someone who is overweight) are the cause and
Slim
10/27/21 8:57am
right. shoes and arch support is the fix for plantar fasciitis. but when its
johnnycarson
10/27/21 8:59am
Ya. Minimalistic shoes are last thing you want. No arch support and no cushion
byu1
10/27/21 9:05am
Merrell Vapor Glove changed my running life. I went from injuries that I thought
TailgateU
10/27/21 8:59am
Oh yah I think that’s actually the one I usually buy
Slim
10/27/21 9:01am
I personally love the Altra Escalante shoe for this. To each their own on shoes
ordinary tri guy
10/27/21 9:05am
Berkenstocks
Swish
10/27/21 9:09am
Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common "overuse" injuries in the body
docrick
10/27/21 9:13am
Soft squishy shoes may help immediate pain, but don't help strengthen the foot.
TailgateU
10/27/21 9:20am
As a podiatrist, I respectfully disagree
docrick
10/27/21 9:24am
Then how do you recommend strengthening weak feet? Soft squishy shoes?
TailgateU
10/27/21 9:28am
Yes. In 31 years of practice treating 10's of thousands of PF patients and
docrick
10/27/21 9:36am
Interesting. I just know that my injuries went away when I went minimalist. I
TailgateU
10/27/21 9:48am
I won't argue with that but as a rule I don't advise minimalist shoes
docrick
10/27/21 10:01am
Could you take a look at my post below? My pain is mostly in the back of my heel
federer
10/27/21 10:17am
RE: Could you take a look at my post below? My pain is mostly in the back of my
docrick
10/27/21 10:40am
Thank you—this is very helpful. Could you also look at my questions in the post
federer
10/27/21 11:23am
sure...
docrick
10/27/21 11:50am
Thank you from the bottom of my feet. I really appreciate it!
federer
10/27/21 3:33pm
Interesting take considering most runners avoid heel striking. So my advice to
ordinary tri guy
10/27/21 5:26pm
RE: Interesting take considering most runners avoid heel striking. So my advice
docrick
10/28/21 7:03am
Where is your heel pain located on your heal?
LakeshowCougs
10/27/21 9:14am
Back of the heel and primarily after running or playing basketball. I made the
federer
10/27/21 10:08am
Just as an example of someone who runs regularly. I have 3 pairs of shoes I
ordinary tri guy
10/27/21 10:55am
RE: Just as an example of someone who runs regularly. I have 3 pairs of shoes I
Eddie
10/27/21 1:57pm
RE: I’ve had lots of pain in my heel recently. Any suggestions for minimalist
claw
10/27/21 9:21am
Until you know what is causing the pain, none of these suggestions matter.
Eddie
10/27/21 9:31am
I will note that minimalist shoes force you to change your stride. You have to
TailgateU
10/27/21 12:49pm
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