When it comes to footwear, it's crucial to choose wisely, as the wrong shoes can have a significant impact on the health and function of our feet. Unfortunately, many popular footwear features today prioritize style over the natural design of our feet, leading to a host of problems down the line. In this blog, we'll unmask the top seven unnatural footwear features that you should be aware of to make informed choices for the well-being of your feet. Raised Heels: One of the most common offenders is the raised heel found in various shoe styles, even athletic shoes. This elevation disrupts our ..read more

Listen in as Paul chats with Blackroll Head trainer Leigh Whitehead about all things Fascial Health. Paul and Leigh talk about what Fascia is and why we need to keep it healthy. They cover how fascia affects your movement and look at what the Blackroll company is up to, to ensure we keep our fascial health and fitness in good working order. Keep an ear out for Leigh’s practical tips on getting started with self-myofascial release? You can find out more about Blackroll at www.blackroll.com.au   subscribe on iTunes Listen here ..read more

Dr. Tracy Alloway is a professor of psychology and the Graduate Program Director at the University of North Florida.  She specialises in the importance of working memory, she is the author of 8 books and her research has appeared in many media outlets, including Forbes, Good Morning America, the Today Show the BBC and the ABC. Tune in as Paul and Dr Tracy explore her research on the link between Barefoot Running and improved Working Memory. You will learn: What working memory is. What negatively affects our working memory The timeframe needed when running barefoot for improved memor ..read more

Toe spring is a feature that has kind of snuck its way into footwear as a result of thickened, cushioned soles. Due to the thickness of the soles in modern footwear making it harder to bend the toes during walking, the toe spring was born. Toe spring is essentially a rocker and helps the foot roll forward or transition smoothly  during walking or running onto the front of the foot for the propulsion phase of gait. Unfortunately this feature comes with its own problems. Our Foot is designed to be flat and to adapt to the different terrain under foot. When stuck in a shoe for a long period ..read more

Footwear is a complicated issue, made only more complicated by the marketing power of the big brands. For years, we have been told we need structured, supportive shoes to help protect and maintain healthy feet. But is this really true? Are our feet really unable to support us through life, or have certain features in modern shoes been slowly weakening and altering our feet, making us more reliant on the footwear that caused the issues in the first place. Listen in as Paul discusses the 6 features in shoes we need to be avoiding to step closer to healthier feet and movement patterns. Listen her ..read more

For Bondi Rescue Dean Gladstone, strong, functional healthy feet can be a matter of life or death, as every second counts when racing to an emergency situation. Find out about the footwear Dean makes on and off the beach. Paul and Dean chat about the importance of the barefoot, as well as connecting the foot during movement and in athletic training. Listen in as Paul and Dean find common ground around the importance of breathing. Deano gives some simple and practical tips on how to begin some breath work at home. The chat is finished off by Dean explaining how he handles stress and overwhelm o ..read more

Listen in as Paul talks with Radio New Zealand about Barefoot culture and Barefoot Health. Learn more ..read more

Check out this fun, short documentary featuring Paul The Barefoot Podiatrist. This documentary looks at the Barefoot culture in Australia and the associated health benefits. Link To bbc reel ..read more

In this episode Paul The Barefoot Podiatrist talks with the Blue Wiggle, Anthony Field about why he stopped wearing shoes, and how being barefoot has helped improve his overall health and wellbeing. Paul also tries prompting Anthony into having the wiggles write a song to spread the message of the benefits of healthy feet. Be sure to check out the book “How I got my wiggle back” for a more in depth look at Anthony’s health and barefoot journey. Follow Anthony on social media @Anthony_wiggle Follow Paul on social media @thebarefootpodiatrist www.thebarefootmovement.com.au ..read more

To Book an appointment with Paul for a Barefoot Movement Assessment - CLICK HERE Book Appointment here For information on The Barefoot Movement introduction to Foot Strength and Mobility - CLICK HERE Introduction to foot strength and mobility follow @thebarefootpodiatrist on instagram ..read more