Why Is It So Hard to Find Last Year’s #RunningShoes? Have you ever walked into a shoe store, ready to pick up another pair of your tried-and-true favorites, only to find that last year’s model has vanished or been completely redesigned? You’re not alone! Many people share this frustration, especially when they’ve finally found a shoe that fits their needs—whether it’s neutral, mild stability, or maximum stability, and from low to high stack height. Every season, brands roll out new designs, tweak features, or change sizing, making it a real challenge to stick with what works. Understanding terms like “stack height” (the thickness of the sole) and “heel-to-toe drop” (the difference in height between the heel and forefoot) can help you compare new models and find the right fit, even when your go-to shoe gets a makeover. Condensed Running Shoe Comparison: 2025 vs. 2026  Category Brand 2025 Model 2026 Model Note ...

Here are some tips for wearing flats if you are over 60. Generally, flats do not have much support and the toe box is narrow instead of rounded. This is also good advice for anyone under 60. https://bestlifeonline.com/flats-over-60/ Whitby Family Footcare

A recent study published in the Scandanvian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports found that the following simple strength-training exercise provides more relief than traditional stretching of the #plantarfascia: Stand barefoot with your sore foot on a step, a box or even a thick book, with a rolled-up towel placed under your toes and your heel hanging over the step’s back edge. Lift your other leg off the floor, bent slightly at the knee. Slowly raise your sore heel, count 3 seconds, pause for 2, then lower for 3 seconds. Do three sets of 8 to 12 repetitions every other day. http://ow.ly/HE8AJ Whitby Family Footcare

I tend to agree with the main points of this article on #runningshoes . But if you have #footpain get it treated. http://ow.ly/GKFS4 Whitby Family Footcare

If you wore high heels on new years eve, you probably should have read this article. http://ow.ly/GKDfY    Whitby Family Footcare

Video #gaitanalysis can identify problems that my be affecting your #running efficiency. http://ow.ly/GKCvD http://ow.ly/GKCQ3   We have 4 camera gait analysis at Whitby Family Footcare

It has been a long winter in southern Ontario. Most people have limited their walking outside due to snow and ice on sidewalks and roads. The good news is most of the snow and ice has melted from the sidewalks making it safer to walk without slipping. The bad news is that first spring walk or run might lead to heel pain. Plantar fasciitis usually comes on gradually, but can occur suddenly and be severe. It can affect both feet, but often occurs in only one foot at a time.  Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain. The pain is caused by inflammation of the tissue along the bottom of your foot that connects your heel bone to your toes. Plantar fasciitis causes stabbing or burning pain that is usually worse in the morning because the fascia tightens overnight. The pain usually decreases as your foot limbers up, but it may return after standing for a long time or after getting up from a seated position. If plantar fasciitis is not dealt with quickly it can bec...