How To Pick Healthy Shoes with Dr. Courtney Conley

Excellent info - thank you, Dr. Conley!

Thanks. Great information!!

I have a few zero drop and or minimalist shoes and honestly I have not noticed any clear benefits that one usually see reported by people in comments sections under videos like that.

Hey, good video the camera set up was a little annoying but nothing crazy. Also, can you break down the different shoes on size and not just focus on like the typical athlete/wonder Dad weekly runner can you do a video live people like over 280 pounds? I understand you still need to book appointments and completely agree that you can only do so much through a video.

After purchasing Hoka shoes I develop plantar fasciitis. I have had severe pain ever since and have a hard time walking. Working on strengthening my feet and stretching calf’s. I’m so depressed and feel helpless

Impressive & great posture Doc

I run a few times per week. A few years ago I switched from regular running shoes with 8 mm drop and a narrow toe box to Altra running shoes. It felt better immediately. I didn't seem to need a transition period; just switched from one day to the other. My movement felt smoother and easier, my running time improved immediately. I think my old shoes forced my foot to land earlier and farther back towards the heel, thereby stopping my movement. That is at least how it felt when I used my old shoes again for better comparison. Like a break pad on the foot.

I found you through you Dr Attia video a few weeks ago. I have flat feet and a medium developed bunion. I want to know about bunion surgery and a future where I can be active with golf, tennis, running and working out. What should I be wearing for daily shoes as well as running shoes? Where should I go for surgery if necessary?

Thank you Dr Conley. I have plantar fasciitis and have seen two podiatrists. The first recommended Hokas, the second said no way and recommended Adidas Adizero among others. I got the Adidas a month ago and still no noticeable improvement. I don't want to keep wasting money trying to find the right shoe. Are there specific sneakers you recommend for this condition?

Might you post your PDF naming brands? I saw it referenced on your interview with Peter Attia.

Found Dr Conley in an interview with Dr AJ Ludlow. I'm trying to fix my plantar fasciitis (or plantar fasciosis). I tried removing my insoles yesterday, and despite my fears it was somewhat less painful than with the insole. Now I'm looking into transitioning into a pair of shoes of the type that you describe here. Excited about the prospect of maybe being able to heal completely this year after one and a half year of PF! Hopefully it can be done. Thanks for the info!

Minimalist shoes are great, but if walking on concrete definitely get more cushion.

Who knew?! PS I have concerns about materials used also.... as in feet in toxic materials any advice please?

Thank you for your video and great information. I’ve had plantar fasciitis and Hallux rigidus for a few months, went to a podiatrist, he suggested Hokas. I bought the Clifton Hokas and they seem to be the only shoes at the moment that help my feet with both conditions I’m confused on going to zero drop shoe because my big toes do not bend and I think that would be worse for that condition. Any advice you can give me would be appreciated thank you.

GM I am looking hi and low for your list of shoes mentioned in ur DRIVE intrvw. With Peter Attia. Do u mind sharing?

hi. im a drummer and have a prolonged (5 year) stress fracture in my right foot from the bass drum pedal in the second and third metatarsals. i also made it worse by running. is there anything that you can recommend for my feet? i need to be able to play drums for two hours a day. i usually play high intensity rock n roll. its my life. i had switched to barefoot running shoes both for running and drumming and they may have caused problems.

Learning a lot from this video. I have a high arch and toes that curl. Would these shoes still be good for my type of foot? I've been desperate for a while now. Thankyou!

You started out explaining the difference between a wide toe box and a wide shoe but switched explaining the extra depth shoes... I have excessive subtalar pronation and I noticed that zero drop shoes same to exacerbate problem. Does that make sense?

Do you have a more detailed guide about the recommended exercises I can do at home or at the gym for general foot health? Thanks.

Where I can see a list of shoes you recommended ie casual, walking, jogging etc. thank you