Expert guidance on foot pain causes, symptoms, and treatment from Michigan podiatrists at Balance Foot & Ankle in Howell and Bloomfield Hills. Call (810) 206-1402 for same-week appointments.
A board-certified podiatric surgeon compares Brooks and HOKA shoes for plantar fasciitis, flat feet, heel pain, and everyday use — with model-by-model matchups and condition-specific recommendations.
A board-certified podiatric surgeon’s top sneaker picks for plantar fasciitis — Brooks Ghost 16, HOKA Bondi 8, ASICS Gel-Kayano 31 — with the specific features that separate shoes that help from those that hurt.
Good Feet Store arch supports cost $200-$500 — worth it? Dr. Tom Biernacki DPM compares them to custom orthotics. Honest podiatrist review for Michigan
A board-certified podiatric surgeon explains exactly how to buy shoes correctly — measuring, fitting, reading anatomy, and choosing by activity type and foot condition.
A board-certified podiatric surgeon explains what actually makes a cross-training shoe safe for mixed training — and picks the best options by training type and foot condition.
A board-certified podiatric surgeon identifies the best dress shoes for plantar fasciitis — for men and women — plus the insole strategy and features that separate shoes that help from those that cause relapse.
A board-certified podiatric surgeon explains the 5 most effective foot soak types — Epsom salt, cold, contrast, vinegar, antibacterial — with protocols, products, and when to avoid soaking.
A board-certified podiatric surgeon reviews the best hiking boots of 2026 — picks by terrain, foot condition, and pack weight, plus how to fit hiking boots and prevent common trail injuries.
A board-certified podiatric surgeon reviews the best running sandals of 2026 — who they’re right for, who should avoid them, what to look for, and how to transition safely without injury.
A board-certified podiatric surgeon explains heel-to-toe drop in shoes — what it means, how it affects biomechanics, which drop is right for your condition, and how to safely transition to lower-drop footwear.