Another interesting shoe to come on the market is the Newton running shoe. This shoe has a very specific application you may want to consider if you run on your toes. This Boulder Colorado based shoe company has created shoes that mimic the advantages of barefoot running. Part of the thinking is that the heel strike in a running stride is not only a jarring motion but it also may slow you down. The fastest runners in the world are all forefoot runners. When you run barefoot you naturally land on your forefoot. Newton Running shoes were developed to make your feet think they're barefoot and increase your performance. The heel is not as high as most shoes because it doesn’t need to have as much material for shock adsorption. Thus Newton has created a lighter shoe with piano key cushions for the meta-tarsals. It is a great mid and forefoot running shoe.
    If you’re still struggling to find a more foot-friendly shoe, you may want to consider custom orthotics. Orthotics are bio-mechanical devices which can fine-tune a solution for your feet in any shoe (including ski boots). MassageSpecialists.com has the only dynamic gait analysis system for creating orthotics in Boulder. This means we can show you what you foot is doing while it is moving. Furthermore, MassageSpecialists.com is the only company in Boulder and Denver that offers a money back guarantee on its orthotics! Call either or our centers, Denver at 303.777.7874 or Boulder at 303.938.0388 and ask to schedule a consultation with Dirk McCuistion.

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