Category Archives: Selecting Shoes

Jesse James’ Holiday Fitness and Shoe Gift Guide

TweetAnother Thanksgiving holiday has come and gone. Brightly colored lights and fir trees are being hung with care. And yes, Christmas shopping season has officially begun. If you’re anything like me, the availability of ridiculous amounts of fatty and sugary … Continue reading

Can You Be Barefoot in a Shoe? How About a Sandal?

TweetFeet. Do we need them? There are 26 bones in the human foot, 33 joints, more than 100 muscles, and roughly the same number of sensory nerves that you have on the palms of your hands.  By the way, that’s … Continue reading

Jesse James’ Holiday Fitness Gift Guide

Tweet  Another Thanksgiving holiday has come and gone and what was once a beautifully roasted turkey has become the base for this week’s sandwiches. And yes, Christmas shopping season has officially begun. If you’re anything like me, the availability of … Continue reading

Warning About Transitioning Towards Minimalism By Jesse James Retherford

Tweet “The heel cushions and arch supports within modern shoes have made our feet weaker, the foot has so much support in these shoes that the muscles don’t need to work as much as they would otherwise and have grown … Continue reading

An Exploration of Barefoot Walking and Running Gait By Jesse James Retherford

TweetAs a deep tissue massage therapist, fitness coach, and barefoot running coach, I have treated a number of very common running injuries, such as plantar fasciitis, shin splints, and IT band pain. Over the years, I have noticed that the … Continue reading