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New barefooter and pedorthist

As avid custom orthotic and shoe wearer for 15 years I stumbled upon the barefoot movement Nov '10. I found it interesting and decided to ween myself off the supports and give barefooting a try. 4 months later I'm pretty much of the orthotics except for standing at work but I have modified them to reduce the support in arch they once gave.

I've modified my running shoes to remove heel raise and extra cushioning, which are now a pleasure to run in (no more shin splints). Have made a pair of running sandals and now a pair five fingers. I wear bare as much as I can but it's not appropriate everywhere.

Here to learn and participate where I can.

Keith

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Hello Keith,

Welcome to Toe Salad! That is a great story, I am glad to hear that you are able to wean yourself off of the orthotics. I had to do the same myself.

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Thanks Damien, Weaning from orthotics takes much longer than initially getting used to them. I did slow so I don't injure myself in the process. My heels have been the slowest to adapt and the metatarsal heads ache some if I do too much on concrete but it's getting better each time.

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