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Most supination shoes fail because they address the symptom — worn outer edges — instead of the cause. A podiatrist explains the one biomechanical test that identifies true supinators and the shoes that actually correct the pattern.
Most dress shoes destroy foot health within hours, but 4 specific features separate the ones that do from the ones that don’t. A podiatrist who operates on dress-shoe damage daily names the brands that consistently pass the test.
Reviewed by Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS Board-certified foot & ankle surgeon · 3,000+ surgeries · @MichiganFootDoctors (950K+ subscribers) Last reviewed May 11, 2026 · (810) 206-1402 If your toenail is curving inward like a claw — pinching the skin a little more each week — you are days away from a true ingrown nail … Read more
The right plantar fasciitis tool kit is usually 3-4 specific items costing under $50 total — frozen water bottle, lacrosse ball, night splint, and a stretching strap. Most expensive devices add nothing. You’ve come to the right podiatry team. Dr. Tom Biernacki, DPM, FACFAS — board-certified foot & ankle surgeon with 3,000+ surgeries — explains … Read more
Big Toe Knuckle Pain: 7 Causes at the 1st MTP Joint With Different Treatments The 1st metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint — the “big toe knuckle” — is one of the most frequently injured and inflamed joints in the body. It bears 40-60% of body weight during the push-off phase of walking and up to 300% of … Read more
A bump on the side of the foot has 4 possible causes — tailor’s bunion, os vesalianum, Jones fracture callus, or peroneal tendon sheath ganglion — and each requires different treatment. Michigan podiatrist explains the location and firmness test that identifies which structure is enlarged.
Quick answer: On Cloud shoes are worth the hype for many runners and walkers who want light, springy cushioning, but the firm CloudTec pods and modest arch support don’t suit everyone — especially flat feet or plantar fasciitis. Try the more cushioned Cloudmonster, or add an orthotic if you need more support. MICHIGAN PODIATRIST INSIGHT … Read more
Peroneus brevis tendonitis causes pain along the outer ankle that mimics a lateral ankle sprain — but the mechanism is different and the treatment that works for sprains makes peroneal tendinitis worse. Michigan podiatrist explains the peroneal stretch test and the specific fibular groove taping that offloads the tendon.
Tingling on top of the foot is almost always caused by the extensor retinaculum compressing the deep peroneal nerve — the same nerve that skechers-style rocker sole shoes decompress. Michigan podiatrist explains the Tinel’s test location and the three-step lacing modification that resolves the paresthesia.
Hey Dude shoes work extremely well for one specific foot type and cause progressive damage to another — the difference comes down to one structural feature most buyers never check. A podiatrist who’s examined thousands of patients explains exactly who should and shouldn’t wear them.