We’re all well versed by now in the virtues of soft-soled shoes for babies and new walkers. Podiatrists agree that a flexible shoe helps create a solid foundation for bone and muscle formation ...

We’re exploring a topic that’s been gaining a lot of buzz in the world of parenting and child care – minimalist shoes for kids. Minimalist shoes, known for their flexible soles and natural fit, are ...

Shoes that mimic walking barefoot may reduce mechanical stress and help protect the knees of patients with osteoarthritis (OA). Najia Shakoor, MD, associate professor of internal medicine in the ...

People with knee arthritis were less likely to report pain and stiffness if they wore stable, supportive shoes, versus flat-soled, flexible ones. By Nicholas Bakalar Some experts recommend flat, ...

Performance footwear is a market rich with buzzwords. Used as a marketing tool and the most descriptive way to convey what mattered most to athletes at a certain place and time, these eras can be ...

I'm the baby and kids gear writer, a mom to three and former teacher. Your baby’s first solo steps are cause for celebration. This milestone also means that it’s time to buy their first pair of kicks.

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It is a familiar sight in offices up and down the country – women slipping out of their stilettos and into flat shoes to walk home. But one designer is convinced he can consign this ritual to history ...

There’s nothing worse than casually walking around town and ending up with blisters, ache-y ankles, or super sore feet. Make it a long walk, when you actually have to keep strolling through those ...