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Our ancestors wore simple footwear made from local nature items like plant leaves, tree bark, and animal skin. Ancient people in warm places went barefoot or wore light sandals. People in cold areas wore warm boots made of thick hide and fur.Early Footwear TypesGrass sandals: Early humans in dry places wove plant fibers and grass into flat soles to protect feet from hot ground.Leather moccasins: Hunters in cold and wooded areas wrapped soft animal hide around their feet for basic warmth and shield support.Wooden shoes: Farmers and workers in wet mud carved solid wood blocks to keep their feet dry and clean.Simple wraps: Nomadic groups tied flat pieces of leather or cloth around their ankles with thin leather cords.Why Ancient Shoes Were DifferentThin soles: Old shoes had no thick foam or hard plastic parts.Wide shapes: Ancient footwear matched the natural wide shape of human toes.Flat design: Early shoes had no raised heels, which kept feet flat on the ground.Flexible materials: Soft leather and woven plants let feet bend and move freely with every step.Lems ShoesHistory of Shoes – Lems ShoesJan 4, 2022 — Before shoes existed, even in the simplest form, people walked around barefoot. The earliest shoes were used to protect the feet from sharp objects, like rocks ... Our ancestors wore simple footwear made from local nature items like plant leaves, tree bark, and animal skin. Ancient people in warm places went barefoot or wore light sandals. People in cold areas wore warm boots made of thick hide and fur.Early Footwear TypesGrass sandals: Early humans in dry places wove plant fibers and grass into flat soles to protect feet from hot ground.Leather moccasins: Hunters in cold and wooded areas wrappe Shared post Amberenchanted Uk based. Hoping someone can advise. 8 weeks ago I couldn’t weight bear on my heel after a run. Have been to GP in house physio. Given stretches & sent for xray & ultrasound. Just found out I have heel spur & small tear at insertion 2.5mm & thickened plantar. I work in retail so on my feet for 8 hour shifts, 4 days a week. Im limping & in awful pain when I finish my shift. I’m wearing Skechers arch support trainers. Physio said I don’t need arch support, I need a wedge in my shoe. I tried this & it hurts. Have been referred to another physio as this one just does initial assessment. I asked if he could put me in a boot for a week or 2 so my tear has a chance to heal with no weight bearing. He says the tear will heal on its own if I do the stretches, ice, heat, etc. he just kept saying he would refer me & offered me prescription painkillers. I was worried if I took something stronger I might hurt it more if I can’t feel any pain. I have work tomorrow & I’m dreading it. I was hoping he would agree to resting my foot so it can heal (I get 3 days off in a row & it seems better after the rest). I’ve read so much on here & am confused on what my foot needs to heal. I don’t know if I can face 4 days in a row at work. Does anyone know how long I’m likely to be waiting for this referral or is it worth going private to speed things up? Uk based. Hoping someone can advise. 8 weeks ago I couldn’t weight bear on my heel after a run. Have been to GP in house physio. Given stretches & sent for xray & ultrasound. Just found out I have heel spur & small tear at insertion 2.5mm & thickened plantar. I work in retail so on my feet for 8 hour shifts, 4 days a week. Im limping & in awful pain when I finish my shift. Shared post FancySeahorse2984 Hi everybody . If anyone is experiencing or has experienced plantar like this please let me know because I’m second guessing my diagnosis and scared it’s fat pad atrophy About 6 months ago I started having heel pain and I was like oh no is the PF in my left foot ? I had it in my right about 4 years ago. It went away and then 2 days later came back and has been with me ever since. Been icing and doing all exercises for PF and then gave in and went to my orthopedic surgeon ( who gave me a PRP shot in my right and healed me ). No testing was done except an xray and it ruled out all abnormalities that an xray can show . The pain is when I lift my toes back, it feels like I’m pulling my insides not sharp just very tight. At times when I press in the inner part of my foot it hurts but also at time the outer part and the heel is where the pain is mostly . When I walk it hurts . It’s there in the morning and does go away a bit and then it flares up at times and when I sit for a long time it hurts and I limp. It feels like I am walking on a black and blue more than a sharp stabbing pain but don’t hurt just sitting around , though at times the inner part can burn . It hurts when I stand on the floor to do yoga and warrior pose and lunges ( so I stopped for now). My Dr told me plantar can present itself different ways to people . I have an appointment with my podiatrist Friday and asked for an ultrasound but I am scared to find out the results because I’m scared of atrophy. Has anyone experienced the heel pain in the back bottom of the foot ? Thanks everyone Hi everybody . If anyone is experiencing or has experienced plantar like this please let me know because I’m second guessing my diagnosis and scared it’s fat pad atrophy About 6 months ago I started having heel pain and I was like oh no is the PF in my left foot ? I had it in my right about 4 years ago. It went away and then 2 days later came back and has been with me ever since. Been icing and doing all exercises for PF and then gav Shared post Pat Schweitzer Well the tests are back and besides PF I have arthritis in both big toes some smaller ones and into the ball of the foot. Geeese, what shoes for this? Shared post Billy Sheehy Has anyone got a really proper treatment for pf Shared post Linda Byram I’m sure the smart people in this group can figure out I’m REPOSTING this article from Dr. Angela, and NOT claiming I wrote it myself. The Problem with Hokas One of the most common questions I get on YouTube and social media is: "Why don't you recommend HOKAs or Brooks like so many other foot specialists do?" Well, it isn't about the brand. It's about the features. Many of the popular "supportive" shoes share several characteristics that can change how your feet function over time: 👉 A tapered toe box that restricts your toes from spreading naturally. 👉 Thick cushioning and excessive support that can reduce the amount of work your foot muscles do. 👉 And perhaps most importantly... heel elevation. Most supportive shoes have a heel that's 5–8 mm higher than the forefoot, while some reach 10–12 mm. That might not sound like much, but it can have a surprising impact on your movement. Over time, a raised heel in footwear can: ➡️ Increase pressure on the ball of your foot, contributing to conditions like metatarsalgia or Morton's neuroma. ➡️ Keep your calves and Achilles tendon in a shortened position. ➡️ Limit ankle dorsiflexion, the ability of your knee to move over your foot while walking. That last point is the one I care about most. When your ankle loses dorsiflexion, your body has to compensate. One of the most common compensations is excessive pronation, which places additional strain on the plantar fascia. I saw this firsthand while playing pickleball recently. A friend mentioned that his knees had been bothering him and he was having trouble moving around the court. He told me he was being treated for Achilles tendinitis and that his physical therapist had placed heel lifts in his shoes. Heel lifts can absolutely be helpful as a temporary treatment to reduce stress on an irritated Achilles. But then I looked at his shoes. They already had about 8 mm of heel elevation. With the heel lifts added, he was walking around with nearly 15 mm of heel elevation. It's no surprise his mechanics had changed and his knees were starting to complain. This is exactly why my recovery approach focuses on restoring normal foot function, including improving ankle dorsiflexion, instead of simply adding more support. It's also one of the biggest reasons I recommend zero-drop footwear for people recovering from plantar fasciitis. There really is a method to my madness 😄 If you're looking for shoes that better support healthy foot function, I've made it easy. 👉 Browse my Approved Shoe List for my top recommendations. 👉 Or visit my Amazon Storefront to see the shoes and foot health products I personally recommend. Dr. Angela 💙 I’m sure the smart people in this group can figure out I’m REPOSTING this article from Dr. Angela, and NOT claiming I wrote it myself. The Problem with Hokas One of the most common questions I get on YouTube and social media is: Shared post Ortiz Katherine Going sneaker shopping tomorrow. What do you wear for your walks? I walk 30-40 minutes 5 days a week. I looked up recommendations online and it came up with Hoka Bondi but holy those are $175! What do you wear and live for long walks? Shared post Wendy Baker Harvil This month is 4 years since my daily PF started. Drop your cure in my comments and I’ll let you know if I’ve tried it. Shared post Wendy Baker Harvil turned off commenting for this post.