APPENDIX

PRODUCTS THAT AID MOBILIZATION

Correct Toes

nwfootankle.com/correct-toes

Alignment Socks

www.my-happyfeet.com

Yoga Tune Up® Balls

www.yogatuneup.com

The Roll Model: A Step-by-Step Guide to Erase Pain, Improve Mobility, and Live Better in Your Body by Jill Miller (Victory Belt Publishing)

INFO ON MINIMALIST FOOTWEAR, COMPLETE WITH PRODUCT REVIEWS AND IDEAS.

www.toesalad.com

www.barefootandpaleo.com/2014/02/barefoot-minimalist-shoe-guide.html

www.nwfootankle.com/resources/111-Shoe%20List

www.weartested.org/minimalist-shoes-tested

A note on minimalist footwear:

The following is a list of minimal/transitioning-to-minimal shoes. Some I have worn, some have been worn and recommended by friends and family, and the rest have been recommended by my readers.

Out of all the “minimal” characteristics, I have found it easiest to find non-heeled shoes. While minimal shoes tend to have more toe-box space than conventional shoes, many minimal styles still have a narrow toe-boxes compared to the width your toes will eventually occupy.

One great tip for selecting an appropriate toe box width is to trace your bare foot—toes spread—on paper and then place a potential shoe on top of the drawing to see how they compare. This is one way to see the potential restrictions your shoe might be placing on your toe spreading.

When it comes to selecting a shoe, know that shoe sizing isn’t as standard as it seems. Try on many shoes to get a feel for what you need, exactly. And know that, as you do your corrective exercises and habit modifications, the size and shape of your foot will change. What works for you this week might not work in a year.

Another great shoe-shopping tip: if you’re going to run or walk in your shoes, try shoes on after a walk or a run, or at the end of the day when your feet are the largest. And, if a shoe doesn’t feel good in the store, you need a different style or size. Finding a comfortable shoe up front will save you time, money, and foot aches in the long run.

With new companies popping up all the time, this list is in no way exhaustive.

DIY SHOES

Flip Flop- Braided Straps and Interchangeable Straps

www.makeit-loveit.com

Strappy Flip Flops

www.deliacreates.com

One-Piece Moccasin

www.paleoplanet69529.yuku.com

How to Make Minimalist Running/Climbing Shoes At Home

www.youtube.com

Minimalist Running Sandals (Huaraches)

www.instructables.com

Can’t Find Minimalist Shoes that Fit? Make Your Own!

www.toesalad.com

How to Make Huaraches

www.xeroshoes.com

WOMEN’S

ATHLETICS/HIKING

Altra Zero Drop “Delilah”

www.altrarunning.com

Body Glove 3T Barefoot Shoe

www.bodyglove.com

Converse “All-Star” Slim Sole

www.converse.co

Feelmax Barefoot

www.feelmax.fi/en/shoes

Inov-8 “Evoskin”

http://www.inov-8.com/new/global/Product-View-Evoskin-Smoke.html

Merrell Shoes

www.merrell.com

New Balance

www.newbalance.com

Vibram Fivefingers

www.vibramfivefingers.com/index.htm

Vivobarefoot

www.vivobarefoot.com

Zemgear

www.zemgear.com

BOOTS

Blowfish

www.blowfishshoes.com

Camper

www.camper.com

Cushe Women’s “Manuka” Waterproof Boot

www.cushe.com

Feelmax “Kuuva 2”

www.feelmax.fi/en/shoes/kuuva-2/

Kuru Footwear

www.kurufootwear.com

Lems “Boulder” Boot

www.lemsshoes.com

Merrill’s “Haven Autumn Waterproof” Boot & Merrell’s “Barefoot Life Frost Glove Winter Boots”

www.merrell.com

Otz “Brogan Troop” Boot

www.otzshoes.com

Ryder Boots

www.ryderboot.com

Sanuk Shoes

www.sanuk.com

SoftStar “Phoenix” Boot

www.softstarshoes.com

Steger Mukluks & Moccasins

www.mukluks.com

Terra Plana’s Vivobarefoot “Franklin” Boot & “Brooklyn” Boot

www.vivobarefoot.com

Tom’s “Nepal” Boots

www.toms.com/women/womens-shoes/boots/nepal-boots

CASUALS/SANDALS

Barebottom Shoes

www.suekenney.ca/barefoot/

Bedrock Sandals

www.bedrocksandals.com

Branca Sandals

www.runbranca.com

Fit in Clouds (ballet flats)

www.fitinclouds.com

GoLite Footwear

www.golitefootwear.com

Jambu Footwear

www.jambu.com

Kalso Earth Shoes (negative heels)

www.earthbrands.com

Keen “Clearwater CNX”

www.keenfootwear.com

Kigo Footwear

www.kigofootwear.com

Lems Shoes

www.lemsshoes.com

Luna Sandals

www.lunasandals.com

Minnetonka Moccasins

www.minnetonkamoccasin.com

Native American Moccasins

www.sa-cinn.com/moccasins.htm

www.berrybeadwork.com/moccasins.html

Olukai

www.olukai.com

Otz Shoes of Malibu

www.otzshoes.com

Piper Sandals

www.pipersandals.com

Sanuk Shoes

www.sanuk.com

Sazzi “Digit” & “Decimal” Sandals

www.sazzi.com

Shamma Running Sandals

www.shammasandals.com

Sockwa Shoes

www.sockwa.com

Soft Star Shoes

www.softstarshoes.com

Teva Sandals

www.teva.com

Tieks Shoes (ballet flat)

www.tieks.com

Toesox Sandals

www.toesox.com/sandals.html

Tom’s “Tribal” Boots

www.toms.com/women/womens-shoes/boots/tribal-boots

Unshoes Minimal Footwear

www.unshoesusa.com

Vivobarefoot

www.vivobarefoot.com

Xero Shoes

www.xeroshoes.com

Zemgear

www.zemgear.com

MEN’S

Altra Zero Drop “Samson”

www.altrarunning.com

Bedrock Sandals

www.bedrocksandals.com

Body Glove 3T Barefoot Shoe

www.bodyglove.com

Camper

www.camper.com

Converse “All-Star” Slim Sole

www.converse.com

Feelmax Barefoot

www.feelmax.fi/en/shoes

GoLite Footwear

www.golitefootwear.com

Inov-8 “Evoskin”

http://www.inov-8.com/new/global/Product-View-Evoskin-Smoke.html

Keen “Clearwater CNX”

www.keenfootwear.com

Kuru Footwear

www.kurufootwear.com

Lems “Boulder” Boot

www.lemsshoes.com

Luna Sandals

www.lunasandals.com

Merrell Shoes

www.merrell.com

Minnetonka Moccasins

www.minnetonkamoccasin.com

Olukai

www.olukai.com

Otz Shoes

www.otzshoes.com

New Balance Hi Rez

www.newbalance.com/pd/minimus-hi-rez/MR1.html#color=Black_with_Silver_and_Grey&width=D

Piper Sandals

www.pipersandals.com

Primal Professional

www.theprimalprofessional.com

Russell Moccasin Company’s “Minimalist Footwear”

www.russellmoccasin.com

Sanuk Shoes

www.sanuk.com

Sazzi “Digit” & “Decimal” Sandals

www.sazzi.com

Shamma Running Sandals

www.shammasandals.com

Skora “Core” & “Phase”

www.skorarunning.com

Sockwa Shoes

www.sockwa.com

Soft Star Shoes

www.softstarshoes.com

Teva

www.teva.com

Toesox Sandals

www.toesox.com/sandals/mens.html

Tom’s Shoes

www.toms.com

Unshoes Minimal Footwear

www.unshoesusa.com

Vibram Fivefingers

www.vibramfivefingers.com/index.htm

Vivobarefoot

www.vivobarefoot.com

Xero Shoes

www.xeroshoes.com

Zemgear

www.zemgear.com

KIDS

toesalad.com/articles/whats-available-for-kids-in-2013/

Happy Little Soles

www.happylittlesoles.co.uk

Jack and Lily Lace Baby Boots

www.jackandlily.com

Kidofit Shoes

www.kidofit.com

Merrell Shoes

www.merrell.com

MyMayu (rain boots)

www.mymayu.com

Robeez

www.myrobeez.com

Old Soles Australia

www.oldsoles.com.au/

Rafters Footwear

www.raftersfootwear.com

Sanuk Shoes

www.sanuk.com

Skidders

www.skidders.com

Soft Star Shoes

www.softstarshoes.com

Stonzwear

www.stonzwear.com

Tom’s Shoes

www.toms.com

Unshoes Minimal Footwear

www.unshoesusa.com

Vibram Five Fingers

www.vibramfivefingers.com

Vivobarefoot

www.vivobarefoot.com

MILITARY

Belleville Boots

www.bellevilleboot.com