I was very sceptical that these few really rudimentary pieces of equipment could do much to improve my poor balance, always painful, achy feet and general all over foot strength. Well I’m thrilled to report that my feet don’t feel like mine anymore!! They’re flexible, pain free and seem to be much stronger. Balance is getting better by the day so I can highly recommended Solemate with the caveat that you forgave to be patient and persevere daily. Expect some initial discomfort but this goes away if you use the equipment every day and as often as possible. Very satisfied!
My solemate kit has helped me properly stretch and strengthen my feet and calves. I’m working towards relieving tight calves and plantar fasciitis through support offered by TFC.
This is such a great roomy bag. I use it for my dance classes and hope people will ask me about it.
I found them too stretchy like a rubber band binding my big toe and my pinkie toe wasn't a fan either. I recommend redesigning them. If they didn't need to stretch around the big toe and pinkie, but merely separated the toes they would be considerably more comfortable.
What an amazing weekend! Great to connect with Jim and Mac, and like minded trainers, coaches, yoga and pilates teachers, massage therapists and more! There is a huge opportunity to improve our balance and increase performance and longevity. By emphasising the importance of play and games during the journey, the course doubled up as a happiness/mental health workshop. Crucial knowledge and practicals for everyone! Truth Fun Connection. Thank you Jim and Mac
I bought these shoes for my 10 year old daughter. She uses them as her indoor and gym shoes at school and loves them. They don't look like sneakers and she can wear them with cute outfits. She gave them 5 stars!
This set up has helped me start to regain strength and flexibility in my feet and ankles.
It’s easy to use and doesn’t take a lot of time or effort to get results. Also easy to store or travel with.
I love my TFC Soul Kit and am having so much fun with it. I also love that I can store everything I need to do my daily routines in the cloth bag. It makes it so easy to just walk out the door and practice anywhere without having to find and gather all the tools every time. Would definitely recommend.
I have been wearing these for 2-3 hours a few times a week. As a result of bunions, the other four toes tend to pile up on each other and this helps separate them a bit. They always feel better after wearing the Wild Toes. Plan to increase time in use over time.
I've been using the system for a few weeks now. My balance has improved, foot pain reduced and so far enjoying the videos.
I signed up for the SoleMate Guide certification after dipping my toe into the Explorer programme totally inspired by what I think is a superbly designed and nifty piece of kit for integrating balance and linking the foot to the hip. I was also looking to expand my foot knowledge and wanted a fresh approach to training that was accessible to share with clients. Having attended many professional trainings I was wary of yet another intense CPD weekend that once complete you get a digital certificate and that's it. This is a completely different experience! I feel like I've left with a new network of likeminded and inspiring practitioners all sharing a passion for movement from the ground up, access to expertise that I can continue to learn from and feel supported by and a path forward towards health care away from just focussing on disease care. The thought that has gone into this programme is truly inspiring, grounded in solid evidence with progressions and regressions so it's highly adaptable for different populations and brings connection, community and fun to the forefront of movement education. It has given me the boost I needed. I am so happy to have found TFC, glad I signed up and really looking forward to sharing all of it with clients.
Love the extra band and link to guidance and additional exercises to rewild your toes. I can wear them comfortably under socks and shoes too.
I have been using the Cork Mobility Ball for a couple of months now and I already feel the improvement in my mobility and foot strength. I highly recommend it along with the Toe Spacers!
I enjoy 'playing' on my foot collective balance beams at random points throughout the day. They are laid out in my lounge room and every time I walk through the room, get up off the couch or take a phone call, I am up and balancing. It's fun and it works. My feet are significantly stronger & so is my balance.
The foot collective’s tools are just what I needed to help me get back to what I love the most, that is to continue hiking and rock climbing. I also like all the exercises and stretches that the foot collective have put out for everyone to use as a guide in how to get the most out of these tools.
Love the shoes! They have a nice wide toe box, great flexibility, and the speckled soles are adorable. A hit with my 4 year old! We will definitely continue with this brand.
I have been looking for new ways to take my foot strength to a higher level and also relieve pressure on my bunion. The soulmate and video tutorials have really upped my game! Fun but also so doable! I love that progressions are shown with simple and easy to understand instructions. My feet are definitely getting stronger, my toe splay is more noticeable and my bunion is not only less painful but also diminishing a bit.
I've had so many compliments on these shoes. The best thing however is how very comfortable they are! It's hard to beat the barefoot feel with no pain walking on hard pavement.
Surrounded by so many professionals this weekend, I couldn’t help but feel a touch of imposter syndrome. But instead of feeling out of place, I was welcomed and respected as someone bridging the gap between theory and practice in the world of barefoot footwear. It was truly an honour to be among functional podiatrists, physiotherapists, and movement teachers, all of whom are passionate advocates of minimal footwear. While I may not yet have their level of expertise, my goal is to deepen my understanding.
Learning about how footwear impacts our feet—and, by extension, our entire bodies—has been incredibly insightful. Although I’m absolutely exhausted, meeting this fantastic network of professionals has sparked some big plans for the future. I’m eager to continue nurturing the relationships I built over the weekend and am already looking forward to seeing everyone again.
I’ve also got my fingers crossed that Jim and Mack will consider running retreats in the future, so we can continue to gather and grow together even after completing the initial training. The course made me realise how much work I have to do on my own health and fitness, but being surrounded by like-minded folks has given me the motivation to take action.
Brit👣
love this product and the online education that comes with it. I’ve recommended this to all my yoga students who want healthier feet!
I have been using the product for 2 weeks and already feel improvement in my running. The products are well made and the materials of construction are perfect.