Dr. Hoopes Recommended Shoes by Shoe Type

toe box comparison

 

Road Running

 

Trail Running

 

Casual/Around the Town

 

Formal Dress

 

Casual Dress

 

Cross Training

 

Golf

 

Cleats

 

Military Spec

 

Work Boots

 

Cycling

 

Kids Shoes

 

Marine 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

Childrens 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

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