I came to the program to improve my balance and stayed for much better foot function. My calves, thighs, and rear are getting stronger too with the “foot” exercises. I also changed the kind of shoes that I wear by choosing a recommended brand on the Foot Collective Website. Since I have much more room for my feet with bunions, my toes have more space. I am happier with walking and working out and I am more agile on my feet.
I am very glad I worked through the Foot Restoration Program. I had previously had plantar fasciitis but gotten past it. I was starting to have some foot pain again when I started the program. Now that I have completed the program, I no longer have any foot pain. My ankle dorsiflexion has improved. Climbing and descending stairs is noticeably easier as well.
So glad that I undertook this program, really feeling the benefits of improved foot function and improved confidence with my movement and mobility.
I undertook to foot restoration programme particularly hoping to improve the mobility of my big toe and at the end not only had this improved considerably but my balance has improved significantly and my knees feel stronger and less vulnerable to injury walking on uneven ground. I’m really pleased with these results!
I am lucky that I don’t have issues with walking and every day tasks but I was aware that I needed to improve my balance and the importance of this as I get older. This programme has given me so much more…… the exercises have opened my eyes to improved foot manoeuvrability and over all flexibility with the squat exercises etc. It is an easy to follow programme and I’m so pleased that I have taken this journey. I have recommended it to friends and family.
Never again will I wear or purchase cheap footwear. This pair changed my life! Big up to my friend who introduced me to this brand. I had no idea I was going to leave the shop with new boots :)
The service was amazing and they have a great selection. What they did not have they were able to help me order online. Thank you!!
So comfortable that my previous “comfortable “ hiking shoes feel awkward. The waterproof material was much appreciated lately with rainy conditions and wet trails. I have already recommended them to friends.
The first week it was odd but the more I use them the better it gets. We are so use to wear cushy shoes. Once your feet start to really feel the soil you walk on then everything change for the better, starting with your posture.
You also deserve a judo at the store. You took the time I needed to find the right product.
Thank you,
Christine Bussieres
I've been wanting to get into to a pair of Altra's for a few years. Happy to make the transition!
Fit my foot well and look gorgeous. Simple and elegant.
I love my foot transformation. Using the solemate is hard but working on it every day is starting to make a difference. I feel my feet and legs are getting stronger. It's been a struggle since having both knees replaced. There's a lot of things o can't do but my balance is so much better. Loving my solemate. It goes everywhere with me.
I purchased the Zero winter boots mid winter. Not only ate they cool looking with the tan color and the off-white laces, after wearing them about a week I decided to ditch the orthotics that I was wearing and to my delight I have not had to use the insoles for the remainder of the winter. Now come spring, I quickly realized that I needed some summer shoes because the boots were a little too warm to keep wearing. I returned to Sole Freedom and was guided by friendly, and informative staff to help me pick out a lovely pair of Lems. This time I didn't even try adding my orthotics to them and I absolutely love them. I feel my feet are regaining their strength these past few months, which is amazing after wearing orthotics for the past 20-some years.
I love the fact that there is a store that offers many zero shoe options to try out. And the costs are comparable to the online shops.
Thank you Sole Freedom for helping me regain foot health. I will be back for another pair And I will continue to spread the word toybother wide-footed friends!
I found I never liked the look of knit ballerina flats and always opted for leather. Wow, I’m a believer now! These are stylish enough to wear to work and best of all, they breathe! No more clammy feet at the end of the day.
My son absolutely loves these shoes. They are super easy to put on. They feel comfortable and he can run, jump climb and all the things that kids do.
I actually got this product to reduce my chronic hip pain. Training my toes and feet have been beneficial to reduce my pain amd increase my quality of life
I have always enjoyed the TFC courses but they have been resonating more and more recently as I've continued farther along on my own clinical journey with patient care. I know a lot of nitty gritty stuff and sometimes that doesn't help me in the clinic as much as one might think.
The Guide Certification course is structured in a way that will help me present real, actionable, FUN, ways to help my patients. Ways to help my patients that won't require them to do so much mental gymnastics during their "home exercise programs." Instead, they can grab this easy tool (which happens to be a great visual cue reminder to do the "work") and get to playing. And through that play, they'll get so many benefits.
Also, the Guide Cert course has launched me on my own path for self improvement in a way that feels fun and engaging and challenging and humbling in all the right ways. No way to become a certified guide unless you put in the time and walk the walk!
10/10 would recommend.
I have been a SoleMate devotee for over one year. I have been singing the praises of the tools and program to my wife all along. I have switched to natural shoes. In fact, on the rare occasions I put on a pair of “ordinary” shoes they feel awkward and weird. My wife is really enjoying her journey too. She confers that in addition to a range of improvements in everyday mobility, the SoleMate exercises seem to really wake up your mind-body connection. In your movement nutrition metaphor, it’s like caffeine without the jitters.
I usually wear deep minimalist shoes in life because common shoes make my legs ache and the former do not, so I was a little distressed to have minor aches with these shoes, but I got accustomed to them and they don't feel like hurting. I wear them whole shifts as a retirement home janitor and they feel good enough, they look neat. I'm not urging to remove them after work and that's a good thing for me. Plus the sturdy sole just won't break because I'm wearing them on my bicycle so hopefully they'll last long.
Susie is so knowledgeable and so passionate about the topic. The workshop was the perfect mix of theory and practice. There were some really great tangible takeaways.
fantastic workshop with excellent facilitator! I’ve already recommended a family member attend and they have signed up for the next session!!