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Rothbarts Foot
Rothbarts Foot, as seen above, is also known as Primus Metatarsus Supinatus. This is a genetic, abnormal foot structure. If you place your foot on the ground, in a neutral position, your big toe and second toe will not lie flat but will rise up off the ground. This type of foot structure will lead to poor posture which can cause chronic joint and muscle pain, not just in the feet, but throughout your entire body. Your podiatrist will be able to alleviate your foot pain with various treatment methods.
Just as everyone should know what type of blood type they are, people should also be aware of their foot shape and what problems may occur. Our guide to the 6 types of types of feet will help you determine where you stand as far as future or present foot problems. Prevention is the key to eliminating chronic pain in the future. Contact Healthy Steps today for a consultation.
Athletic shoes are grouped into categories:
Running
Training
Walking
This includes shoes for hiking, jogging and exercise walking. For a walking shoe, look for a comfortable soft upper, good shock absorption, smooth tread, and a rocker sole design that encourages the natural roll of the foot during the walking motion.
The features of a good jogging shoe include cushioning, flexibility, control and stability in the heel counter area, as well as lightness and good traction.
Choose athletic shoes specifically for your foot type
People whose feet pronate or who have low arches should choose shoes that provide support in both the front of the shoe and under the arch. The heel and heel counter (back of the shoe) should be very stable. Those with a stiffer foot or high arches should choose shoes with more cushion and a softer platform. Use sport-specific shoes. Cross training shoes are an overall good choice; however, it is best to use shoes designed for the sport.
Replace athletic shoes when the tread wears out or the heels wear down
People who run regularly should replace shoes every six months, more frequently if an avid runner.
Cushioning shoes
Cushioned footwear emphasizes enhanced shock dispersion in its midsole and/or outsole design. Many shoe companies add materials to the heel and forefoot areas to enhance the cushioning properties of the shoe i.e. air, gel, hydro flow etc.
Supinator
Stability shoes
Stability footwear combines cushioning features and support features into its design.
Neutral Pronator
Take the Wet Test: Learn Your Foot Type
A simple wet test can tell you if you have flat or high arches, helping you to choose the right pair of running shoes.
Over Pronator
Explanation
Runner Type
Shoe Type
Motion Control Shoes
Motion control footwear emphasizes medial support by having dual density midsoles, roll bars or foot bridges. This medial (inside support) support slows the rate of over pronation.
Your two feet combined contain one-fourth of all the bones in your body. The human foot consists of 3 arches, 20 muscles, 24 ligaments, 26 bones, 33 joints, and 7,800 nerves.
Our feet come in a wide variety of shapes, types, and sizes. If you are suffering from chronic foot pain, you may want to learn more about foot structures that are considered pathogenic, which means that they are capable of causing disease. Healthy Soft Soless has compiled a guide to the 6 different types of foot structures and what your foot shape reveals about possible foot health problems you may be walking around with.
Anatomy of your foot
Foot Types
When it comes to running biomechanics, there are three types of runners (click here to find out what runner type you are).
No matter what brand (be it Asics or Nike or NB), running shoes are divided into three main silos, each one addressing the specific needs of one of the three types of runners.
 womens running shoesCourt sports. Includes shoes for tennis, basketball and volleyball. Most court sports require the body to move forward, backward and side-to-side. As a result, most athletic shoes used for court sports are subjected to heavy abuse. The key to finding a good court shoe is its sole. |  Salomon-Speedcross-3-Running-Shoes-Mens-Sports-Hiking-Outdoor-Sneakers-Black-Yellow_1Court sports. Includes shoes for tennis, basketball and volleyball. Most court sports require the body to move forward, backward and side-to-side. As a result, most athletic shoes used for court sports are subjected to heavy abuse. The key to finding a good court shoe is its sole. |  men-sports-shoesField sports. Includes shoes for soccer football, and baseball. These shoes are cleated, studded or spiked. The spike and stud formations vary from sport to sport, but generally there are replaceable or detachable cleats, spikes or studs affixed onto nylon soles. |
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 sports shoesTrack and field sport shoes. Because of the specific needs of individual runners, athletic shoe companies produce many models for various foot types, gait patterns and training styles. |  City CycleSpecialty sports. Includes shoes for golf, aerobic dancing and bicycling. |
The Peasant Foot
The Peasant Foot, which is also known as a Giselle Foot, has approximately three short and stubby toes that are almost exactly the same length. This type of foot is considered to be well-built and sturdy. The Peasant Foot is perfect for dancers that require more balance and stability.
The Structural Flat Foot
While this type of foot may not be aesthetically pleasing, it is still strong and able to function normally. However, fallen arches can affect the way a person’s body is aligned when standing, walking, or running. The risk of pain in the ankles, knees, or hips becomes significantly greater for those with flat feet.
Simian Foot
The main characteristic of Simian Foot is that the big toe leans towards the little toe. In some cases, this type of foot can have qualities of the other foot structures. If you have this type of foot, it is easier to get bunions so it would be wise to refrain from wearing narrow and pointed toe shoes. Sorry ladies, if you have a Simian Foot, wearing high heels will be especially painful.
The Greek Foot
The Greek Foot, also known as Morton’s Foot, is the easiest foot structure to identify, due to the gap between the big toe and the second toe. The second toe is longer than all of the other toes. People with Morton’s Foot will most likely suffer from a wide variety of foot ailments as this foot structure is notoriously unstable. Here is a list of possible afflictions:
• Metatarsalgia (ball-of-foot pain)
• Morton’s Neuroma
• Metatarsal Stress Fractures
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Calluses
• Bunions
• Hammer, Claw and Mallet toes
