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Natural gait and shoes are biomechani- cally incompatible because all shoes automatically convert the normal to the abnormal, the natural to the unnatural. And no therapy or mechanical de- vice, no matter how precisely designed or expertly applied, can fully reverse the gait from wrong to right.

Your shoes can make a significant impact on the way you walk, or your gait. The movement of your feet during each step affects how the rest of your body follows. When you step correctly, your heel makes contact with the ground first.

When toddlers are learning to walk, they should be in bare feet or a soft soled shoe as much as possible so they can feel what they touch with their feet and develop muscle strength. When toddlers have been walking on their own confidently for a period of time, they can progress to a firmer soled shoe.

Shoes with a mild rocker design promote a smoother, controlled rolling motion of the foot from heel to toe, allowing a more natural stride. In addition to fostering a more normal gait, the mild rocker bottom design reduces the effort required during each step, enhancing the overall energy efficiency of walking.

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