The Evolution Of Walking By Design..

  Forefoot rockers in footwear   What is a forefoot Rocker!   Footwear with a forefoot rocker, commonly called a (½) rocker sole, toe spring and Meta rocker (Hoka) refers to the degree of upward curvature of the sole under the toes or forefoot. With the increasing thickness & stiffness of midsoles, shoe rockers are becoming more common. An increased forefoot rocker or toe spring angle decreased toe work & decreased range of movement of the toe joints ( The metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints)  when walking. Shoe rocker: what is it & who is it useful for? (healthhp.com.au)   Some of the reasons to include forefoot rocker or toe spring in a shoe is to help reduce discomfort due hallux limitus (big toe arthritis), osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis of the forefoot and ball-of-foot pain by reducing the motion in the toe. Shoes with fore rocker are also beneficial for people with diabetes that need to redistribute their plantar pressure. Reducing peak plantar

  The Natural Toe Box (Garden Space) By mirroring the foot’s natural shape, the entire body benefits in a multitude of ways, such as: ·          Improved posture ·          Reduced injuries ·          Increased foot strength ·         Quicker recovery times ·          Natural foot strike landing Traditional shoes on the market feature a tapered toe box and high heel rise. This causes deformities in the feet, like  bunions🩰  and hammer toes. It also weakens the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the feet, which affects balance and efficiency, leading to more injuries. Natural foot-shaped shoes like promote a different foot strike than traditional outdoor shoes. A minimal or zero-drop heel promotes a more natural forefoot strike, that reduces the pressure and force with which the foot lands. The wide toe boxes in some shoes provide enough room for the toes to relax and splay organically within the shoe. In this position, the big toe can remain straight, which allows

Benefits of Urban Forests Blog WEEK TWO O ne of the more important benefits of the urban forest can be used as an educational resource and to bring groups together for activities like walking and bird-watching. Urban forests are also invaluable for children to play in and discover their sense of adventure. Fish Creek Park is a provincial park One of the largest urban park in Canada  New this week for Walking By Designs  Walking By Design-Chill'en Hoodie A soft and comfy unisex hoodie with a hood, and cuffed long sleeves. Thanks to the fleece fabric and retail fit, this hoodie is a great partner all year round. 52% airlume combed and ring-spun cotton,  48% poly fleece* Hooded Side seamed Retail fit for extra comfort  $35 usd. With every sale made through our website we'll donate $1 to environmentally non-profit organizations promoting health of our oceans, forests and urban spaces. For more information please contact Walking

My Investment in myself. My great Investment and the most fun is the time spent  exploring the great outdoors, visiting many wonderful urban green spaces, getting exercise and most of all getting unplugged. Exploring My favorite place to go exploring is Fish Creek Provincial Park  located in the south end of Calgary, Alberta. Fish Creek is one of the  largest urban parks in North America ,  stretching 19 km from east to west and  features  80 kilometres  of paved and unpaved of trails and pathways.  The park  is home to a large variety of natural wildlife, including   deer ,  coyotes ,  owls , and  beavers. Unplugged Getting unplugged from technology is my time to spend uninterrupted with friends and family or quality time alone. This gives me a opportunity to unwind and declutter from the week that was....and just chill! So important to chill and have time for yourself.. ------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Evolution Of Walking By Design.. Who we are Brother's Shaun and Christopher McKenna started Walking By Design in January of this year with the goal of creating a e.commerce website selling fun products with a philanthropic focus. What to do and how to do it Using Printful, a fulfillment and warehousing service in the United States that allows us to create custom designs while they take care of inventory, packaging and shipping. This allows us to focus on quality designs without carrying the high cost of inventory. Our research After doing some research Shaun came up with the idea of supporting groups that help clean up and recycle plastics found in our oceans. The health of our oceans have no geographic boundaries and has real impact in peoples lives from climate change to our world economy. Our Call To Action With more than 5 trillion pieces of plastic weighing nearly 269,000 tons littering our world's oceans. Walking By Design will do