Walked one mile in my new Hobibear shoes: zero-drop, barefoot friendly construction, no specific arch support, wide toe box. Recommended to me by my fitness trainer.

Because, at my latest (and last) visit, my podiatrist said “never walk barefoot,” so I decided I’d was done with trying to end my foot pain his way, and would try strengthening my feet - something that had never been presented to me as an option, but an alternative I’d been looking at if his way didn’t work long-term - which it hasn’t, as I still have the same issues over a year later.

My trainer said one of his clients had severe foot pain in her 40s. Did everything the doctors recommended (custom insoles, special shoes, etc. - the path I was on).

She’s now 70 and can barely life her toes because he said that treatment was the equivalent of being in a cast for 30 years. 😨

He also congratulated me on getting off that path. 👏

Strengthening 50 year old feet with high arches that have always been supported is a lot more work, and pain, but ultimately I believe this path is better for me long term. 👣

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