Mark Mendenszoon
DPM
multi-board certified podiatrist
Is It ‘Cheating’ To Always Run in Carbon-Plated Super Shoes?
Learn what podiatrists and shoe experts have to say to the question of whether you should train in carbon plate shoes when running.
‘I’m a Podiatrist, and This Is Why Rocker Shoes Are a *Must* for Your Walks’
The best rocker shoes for walking are comfortable, don't irritate the Achilles tendon, and have a curved sole to help you hit the pavement.
Hoka’s New Podiatrist-Approved Plated Training Shoe Is So Comfortable, I Feel Like I Could Run for Miles and Miles
Learn why our writer says the Hoka Mach X makes an ideal training shoe for anything from speedwork to tempo runs and long runs.
These Podiatrist-Approved Slip-On Walking Shoes Make Me Feel Like I’m Getting Away With Wearing Comfy Slippers Outside
Read our MBT Modena III review to learn what these slip-on walking shoes feel like to wear and how they hold up after two months of use.
Podiatrists Love These Under-the-Radar, ‘Quiet Luxury’ Slide Sandals (and I Do, Too, After Testing Them for 3 Months)
I tried the new Message corkbed slide sandals for three months—here are my super honest thoughts about the style.