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Running & Fitness Product Reviews & Info
These articles discuss fitness products and also include running gear reviews and fitness product reviews. Fitness products and running gear can help or hinder athletic performance. In addition to fitness product reviews, the use of orthotics is discussed often throughout the Sock-Doc site as it is a common product prescribed to athletes, as well as the general public. Orthotics don't correct any problem, yet they support dysfunction and offer temporary pain relief at best while the user often creates further musculoskeletal compensations resulting in other problems later in life. Among fitness product reviews, we also discuss the detrimental effects of overly supportive shoes like Kuru shoes for those with plantar fasciitis. Other fitness product reviews include bike clothing treated with electrolytes and various sandals and even sock reviews.
Do Not Wear Orthotics! 10 Reasons Not to Wear Orthotics
Zero Drop and Sock Doc have put together a top ten list of why you should avoid orthotics if you really care about your feet – actually if you care about your entire body. Caveat: some extreme foot deformities or injuries may require the assistance of orthotics. But c’mon, for …
Injinji Performance Toesocks Review
Thanks to the gang at Injinji Toesocks for sending me a complimentary pair of their Performance Toesocks. Actually they sent me two pair because the first one went missing in my household of five, but was later retrieved after they sent me another pair. But that turned out great because …
Luna Catamount Review
Recently I was sent a pair of Luna Catamount sandals, (gratis), from Luna to try out and review. In a nutshell – I love them. They are definitely my favorite pair of huarache sandals, and actually of any sandal I own.
Are Orthotics Really Ever Necessary?
The prescription and use of orthotics is a hot topic. Some physicians don’t appreciate that fact that I think orthotics are expensive pieces of carbon graphite, neoprene, and other material that most often serve as a disservice to the patient. My stance on orthotics is such due to how I …
Branca Barefoot Shoe Review
Branca Barefoot recently sent me a complimentary pair of their Leather Branca sandals to test out and review for the SockDoc site. Over the last several weeks I have actually ditched my footwear almost entirely, staying barefoot almost the entire day, with the exception of a couple runs a week …
Orthotics – Supportive Beds For Your Feet to Grow Weak In
Proper footwear is essential when exercising and even just walking as you do your daily activities. Today many shoes are made to look cool and flashy, but they are unfortunately making foot function worse. There are numerous shoes with anti-pronation devices, arch supports, ankle supports, and motion control devices & …
Kuru Footwear Gonna Help Your Plantar Fasciitis?
Kuru Footwear is the latest example of superficially treating the symptoms of a foot injury without addressing the underlying cause. In this case, Kuru has planted its feet-first flag on plantar fasciitis, the scourge of runners. If you’ve had plantar fasciitis, you know what an icepick-jabbing-in the-bottom-of-the-foot nightmarish pain it …