UFAI Shoes Articles Archive

Do flip flops cause foot and toe pain? Read what to look for in a summer sandal and tips for flip flop lovers written by top foot and ankle experts!

Recent trends in shoe design, especially in the making of running shoes and other athletic footwear, have resulted in your toe being bent for you, by permanently tilting the toe box of the shoe. This mode of construction (known as "toe spring") automatically elevates the forefoot.

Injury prevention is an important part of our practice, here are a few tips to avoid foot and ankle injuries while fulfilling those New Year's resolutions.

“If the shoe fits, wear it” really applies to all of us. But when it comes to your Kids shoes, thinking you should get shoes to wear now that they will also “grow into” can be a terrible mistake. So, here is a new adage for you: “If your kid’s shoe doesn’t fit, don’t let them wear it.” Long term foot read more »

As in all sports, the type and fit of your gear is just as important as its quality. Ski boots are your direct connection with your skis. So the boot you use will have an enormous impact on your feet.

About a decade ago, an article entitled Born to Run appeared in the journal Nature. A book of the same name followed. The Born to Run authors set up a website; Biomechanics of Foot Strikes & Applications to Running Barefoot or in Minimal Footwear. The history of minimalist running shoes These publications promoted the notion that those who enjoy recreational read more »

Colin, 11, isn’t like the rest of his family. While his sister and brother are happy to read a book or play indoors on the iPad, Colin is always on his feet.  Between flag football, soccer, and field hockey, “there’s no sport he won’t play,” says his Mom. Even the nagging pain in his heels can’t slow him down. “Doctors read more »

What causes stinky feet? Find out about the opportunistic bacteria that can invade your feet and start killing cells -- and what you can do about it!

Here's some information about the condition that’s likely responsible for your heel pain in the morning, and what you can do to get some heel pain relief!

Okay, so the holidays are over, or sadly your trip to Italy (yum, Italy!). And the scale tells you that you’ve put way more effort into eating than exercising. What to do? Certainly, many of us try to lose the extra pounds by exercising more or perhaps by trying out new workout regimens. And that is when we learn that read more »