My Foot Function

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My Foot Function

Awareness of the most neglected part of the human body, the foot!
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16/09/2026

Feet untouched by shoes!

Meet Priya, a young girl we encountered during “The Shoe Effect” study in Sri Lanka, November 2023. She was walking barefoot along the road, collecting donations for her local temple. When we asked why she didn’t wear shoes, her response was simple yet profound: “I really don’t like to wear shoes, they hurt my feet.”

Her feet were strong, spread out & incredible to watch how she walked unlike we see in the west, near perfection. However in the west, these very feet would be labeled “flat feet” & she would most likely wear orthotics!

This moment sparked a deeper conversation about a common foot concern: flat feet. Many professionals in the West often diagnose this condition hastily, potentially altering someone’s life trajectory based on an incomplete understanding.

During our study, we observed 700+ pairs of feet that, by Western standards, might have been labeled as flat. Yet, detailed plantar readings and 3D scans revealed that these feet were far from it. This discrepancy highlights a crucial point: the need for accurate diagnosis and personalized foot care.

The Misconception of Flat Feet:
Flat feet are frequently overdiagnosed. This can lead to unnecessary treatments and anxiety. If you’ve been told you have flat feet, consider seeking a second opinion (maybe even us) 😉 . Foot health is complex, and what might seem like a problem could be perfectly normal for you.

Redefining Foot Health:
We are dedicated to reintroducing time-tested wisdom and refining the definitions of foot health. Proper sensory input is vital, and many of us have lost this natural feedback due to a lifetime of wearing restrictive footwear.

Our Mission:
Our goal is to help people rediscover their natural foot function and promote a deeper understanding of individual foot health. If you’ve been diagnosed with flat or rigid feet, ask your healthcare provider about their diagnostic methods. And remember, we are here to help – DM us if you need advice or support.

16/09/2026

Stiff toes don’t mean “damaged toes.”

They usually mean under-used, over-protected, or loaded the same way every day.

Your toes are designed to:
• spread
• bend
• accept load
• adapt to the ground

When they lose those options, the rest of the foot and often the ankle, knee, or hip takes the hit.

These three simple movements help restore options, not force change.
A few minutes of calm input can shift how your feet feel for the rest of the day.

Movement breakdown

1. Toe Splay (top)
Actively spread the toes and hold. Focus on control, not effort.
→ Improves awareness and spacing between toes.

2. Top of Foot Massage (bottom left)
Slow pressure across the top of the foot and toes. Breathe and soften.
→ Reduces stiffness and improves toe movement tolerance.

3. Assisted Toe Lifts (bottom right)
Use your hand to gently lift one or more toes while keeping the foot relaxed.
→ Restores extension needed for walking, squatting, and running.

Save this for later and revisit it often.
Small & regular input = real change!

14/09/2026

Why are these feet SO STRONG?

High up in the Sri Lankan mountains, we stumbled across a group of men, walking through terrain so steep, it would normally take most people to be down on their hands and knees!

Meet the tea plantations foot soldiers, literally, these men walk up and down the mountains, collecting tea, managing the plantations & keeping the operation alive.

They opt for sandals, or bare feet, reporting to us they have rarely or never won closed toe shoes. There feet move through terrain which is unpredictable, soft, hard, unforgiving (with lots of leaches 🤢).

They report no pain, they move so well, they are unaware of how strong they are, some of which would be close to retirement.

Head to the last image to compare their foot function against their manager!

Having strong feet can be achieved but you must train them & wear shoes that do not compromise your feet.

The ability to perform human fundamental movements were easy for them all.. presenting the deep squat with ease.

Dirty feet working in the fields but boy oh boy.. were they strong!

These feet were of those men who walked long distances, collecting the tea leaf bags and delivering them to the collection points.

Incredible toe splay here.. done naturally and not forced.

Healthy, happy feet.

Dogs guarding our plantar pressure plate whilst we were holding interviews.. thank you doggies ☺️

Nearby workers, picking from 10-14 hours per day.

Some people strolling by.. we had to capture their feet

A clear way to see what shoes do to our feet.. same people, different choices. 1 = shoes, 1 = no shoes.

13/09/2026

Improve Toe Mobility: A 6-Step Guide!

We are DELIGHTED to hear that this post alone has helped so many of you, for that reason it’s being shared again, again (& again)! Dedicated just 5 mins per foot each day, you’ll feel relief after performing these moves 😊

Struggling with stiff, immobile toes?
Discover a practical and effective 6-step guide designed to boost your toe mobility, providing you with a path towards improved flexibility and strength. 💪

Step 1: Hold your foot with one hand and pull your toes away from the toe joints, repeat this for all toes.

Step 2: Bend your lesser toes and big toe in opposite directions, as far as you can, making sure your lesser toes are flattened for full lengthening of the extensors.

Step 3: Stabilise your foot and with your other hand, pull your big toe away from your 2nd toe.

Step 4: Pull out your big toe and gently rotate the toe to decompress the joint.

Step 5-6: Get as many fingers you a between your toes, starting with the 1st and 2nd toe, then gently move your toes in a circular motion.

Incorporate this structured routine into your daily schedule, dedicating both morning and evening sessions to this essential practice.

Lock in 7 days & see how your feet feel after this period! ☺️

09/09/2026

Normal vs. Natural
What’s the difference?

Modern footwear, especially narrow, rigid shoes has reshaped how many of us view “normal” feet. But this “normal” often leads to reduced foot health, stiffness, and even chronic pain. The truth is, with the right steps, we can all regain healthier, stronger, and more functional feet.

Here’s how you can start:
Daily exercises: Strengthen and stretch your feet with simple movements & balance work. Consistency is key!

Healthy footwear: Wear shoes that let your toes spread naturally and encourage proper movement—look for wide, flexible, and zero-drop shoes.

Toe spacers: Realign your toes gently by wearing spacers daily. They help undo the damage caused by years of cramped footwear.

Stay active: Incorporate foot-friendly activities into your day—walking, jogging, skipping, and stability exercises all build strength and mobility.

The first step is recognizing that we’ve been misled by the footwear industry. But now, with better awareness and tools, you can restore the natural function your feet were designed for. Some incredible brands are out there undoing what the big brands have done!

DM us to learn about some of our favourite brands

08/09/2026

Do feet narrow as we age?

Short answer; no

So if we know this, why are brands still offering such different shapes for adults, vs those for toddlers?

This time we focused our attention to a few large “barefoot” brands & the findings were interesting.

We are not aiming to single out brands, but more so, through doing this, we may be able to learn from the brands who do this.

Choose wisely and never accept compromise ☺️

05/09/2026

Are your toes stiff?

This is an easy exercise to perform. Follow along & go at your own pace, insure the movement range also feels good, don’t overdo the movement to start with.

04/09/2026

Himba Tribe, man vs woman.

The stark difference between foot function was between male & female feet. Men were told to wear safety shoes when working out in the field, a rule in-forced upon them by the government, whilst the woman stayed home.. wearing no shoes or hand made sandals.

The feet spent around half their time inside safety shoes & the other half, hand made sandals from used motorbike tyre (really not good either).

See how the foot shape has changed.

Close up version of the previous image.

Spending most of her time outside of shoes, and when outside of the village, using handmade sandals, which were not perfect, but not restrictive either.

Young feet displaying healthy function & shape

Female feet showing great function & little - no signs of restriction.

03/09/2026

This could be truer than ever!

Just for fun… but who is with us, running shoes seem to be getting out of control! 😬🤓

03/09/2026

Choose the right exercises for your foot type?

Generally there are two common foot types or compensation we see; an overly “supinated” or so-called rigid-foot and an overly “pronated” or weak-foot. Depending on what foot type you have it is important to apply a specific set of exercises targeted at improving the specific areas of the foot that will help you re-align your foot posture in a more neutral position, or at-least where you can actively create that position when needed.

Observe the images above and ideally try to take pictures of your feet in the angles shown, in a weight bearing position to see if you foot is more like one or the other.

With a weak foot, we typically see the feet pointing outward, and the ankle bowing inward excessively. Whereas with a rigid-foot we see the forefoot turning inward and the ankle bowing outwards.

There are exercises that may stimulate the foot to further compensate in this manner. For example a rigid-foot that is forced into a position where the foot naturally wants to create an arch, may be more counterproductive than beneficial to start with.

This is why we’ve created specific workshops based on your foot type, where we teach you how to assess your feet, identify where you need to start, and improve your foot function in a progressive, and specific manner to your needs and goals.

Be sure to train your feet, in accordance to their needs. If your lost on what to do, feel free to DM us (after liking this post 😆) & we’ll guide you in the right direction.

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