How do Correct Toes help me? Correct Toes help you by:
Relieving foot pain while you're active Restoring your toes to their natural, anatomical position Improving the strength and flexibility of the toes and feet Increasing blood flow to the tips of the toes Improve your balance and stability Why do Correct Toes help? Correct Toes help the toes spread as nature intended. Why is this important? Most "classic" shoes (including athletic shoes) are much too narrow for your toes and feet. As a result, your foot deforms (e.g., toes grow over each other)
Correct Toes work in the same way as braces for teeth. Correct Toes place the toes in optimal position and slowly and progressively change the architecture of the foot. The muscles of the foot adapt and strengthen. Toe alignment and foot strength has a host of positive effects on biomechanics, walking and injury prevention.
Is everything solved by wearing Correct Toes? We wish it were that simple! However, it's not that simple, but it's not complicated either. The whole idea of Correct Toes is to position the toes correctly. In addition, it is vital to wear shoes that are completely flat, lightweight, flexible in the sole and sufficiently wide at the forefoot so that the foot can function like a bare foot in the shoe. In other words, barefoot or minimalist shoes. By regularly wearing these shoes in conjunction with Correct toes, you can expect positive results.
How do Correct Toes differ from other toe spreaders such as Yoga Toes? Yoga Toes stretch the toes beyond the natural anatomy and can only be worn at rest. The size of the Yoga Toes makes it impossible to use the toes while standing, walking and running or in shoes. Correct Toes is the only product designed to be worn during activities.
When can I expect results? Of course, this will be different for everyone. The success of Correct Toes depends on many factors, such as a person's age, how often the Correct Toes are used, the level of physical activity, how often appropriate footwear is worn, etc. Most people experience some relief immediately, with lasting positive results over many months. Making structural changes requires some time and dedication. For example, with a Hallux Valgus, it will take several months before the first results are visible. Further progressive changes will continue over many months or years. Ultimately, it is an investment in a lifetime of optimal foot health! In this particular example, wearing Correct Toes can prevent painful surgery though!
Can I hike with Correct Toes? Yes, Correct Toes have a positive impact on walking, helping to restore balance and redistribute weight. When using Correct Toes during activity, it is important that the shoe be wide enough to accommodate the Correct Toes without pinching or rubbing. This is usually the case with minimalist/barefoot shoes.
When should you not use Correct Toes? Anyone with diabetes or decreased sensation in the feet should avoid using Correct Toes. Also, people with impaired circulation (peripheral arterial disease or "PAD") should not use Correct Toes.
Are Correct Toes sold as a pair? Yes, when you purchase Correct Toes you will receive one for each foot.
