Dr. Hoopes Recommended Shoe List by Shoe Type

toe box comparison

Road Running

 

Rock Climbing

 

Trail Running

 

Casual/Around the Town

 

Formal Dress

 

Casual Dress

 

Cross Training

 

Golf

 

Cleats

 

Military Spec

 

Work Boots

 

Cycling

 

Kids Shoes

 

Marine Shoes

 

Basketball / Court Shoes


Articles by Dr. William Rossi About the Poor Design of Most Shoes

Why Shoes Make Normal Gait Impossible

Footwear: The primary cause of foot disorders

Children’s Footwear: Launching Site for Adult Foot Ills


How Shoes Can Alter Foot Shape and Mechanics, a Classic Article from 1905

Hoffman 1905 Article from JBJS


Other Resources About Good “Foot-Shaped” Shoes

Twin study about whether shoes or genetics cause bunions (hallux valgus)

The effects of habitual footwear use: foot shape and function in native barefoot walkers

Wear Tested by Nick Pang


What to Look for in a Good Shoe

Mark Cucuzella MD on Children’s Shoes

Natural Running Center: tons of info on shoes and good running form


Leave the Road & Run

Altra vs Hoka – The Trial