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Fit Troubleshooting: Lacing Techniques for Enhanced Comfortability
Having fit issues? We've outlined some lacing tips and tricks to help make your Lems fit even more comfortably!
Why the Right Shoes May Help Prevent Ankle Injuries
Ankle sprains are among the most common injuries in athletes. Ironically, they often happen outside of an athletic activity, doing an everyday, mundane movement like walking. This article takes you through the different types of sprains, why your footwear matters, and includes a few exercises to build ankle strength.
Six Balance Exercises for Athletes
Performed several times per week, exercises for improved balance will build strength, mobility, and flexibility. Though we don’t realize it, we are balancing with any movement we do, from standing to going up and down the stairs, to running.
How to Transition to Minimalist Shoes from Conventional Shoes
Because conventional shoes can disfigure and weaken our feet, those looking to transition to minimalist shoes will need to go through a break in period.
Wide Toe Box Shoes are Pivotal to Foot Health
Today’s narrow shoes continue to add to the deformation of the human foot, whether we know it or not, and whether we want to accept it or not. Lems aims to stop this trend in its tracks. All of our shoes and boots are designed with a wider than average toe box to allow the forefoot to spread and the toes to wiggle as wide as they’d like.
Avoid Shin Splints with the Proper Footwear
If you’re the type that likes to get-up-and-go, you may also be the type that sometimes gets sidelined by injuries. The last thing you want when you’re adventuring the world is a shin splint, so we’ve put together a list of ways to better enjoy your days without injury.
7 Exercises to Strengthen the Feet for Optimal Stability
Our feet are the powerhouse of our movement, and yet, they are one of the most neglected parts of the body when it comes to care. Incorporating a routine that includes exercises to strengthen the feet will result in increased athletic performance and reduced injuries.
Winter Hiking Tips to Stay Safe and Comfortable in Cold Weather
Once the cold weather hits, it’s easy to choose the cozy comfort of the warm indoors over getting outside. However, getting outside in the winter means fewer crowds, plus it keeps you in shape and fights those winter blues. With the right gear and planning, winter hiking doesn’t have to equate to discomfort. Follow these winter hiking tips and change how you think about getting outside in cold-weather.
What Are Correct Toes And How Do They Help?
Unless you’ve had a foot injury, you probably don’t spend your time thinking about the best way to prevent yourself from getting one. But once you’ve faced foot injuries or ailments, the need to cure and prevent becomes top priority. Correct Toes was created to reduce the likelihood of injury, strengthen the foot, and, over time, restore feet to their natural position.
Cleaning Your Shoes In Between Adventures
Did you know you can easily clean your Lems shoes? We know you’re taking them to the trails, on bike rides, out for runs, and in all different types of weather, so they’re bound to get dirty at some point.
Lems Holiday Gift Guide!
It’s that time of year when you’re scrambling to find the perfect gift for the people on your list and we’re just weeks away from Christmas. Luckily, we’ve got some great gift ideas for those of you with active friends and family.
Understanding Plantar Fasciitis and Its Treatments
Plantar fasciitis is an overuse injury that affects the bottom of the foot and is one of the most common causes of heel pain. When the long band of tissue that runs along the bottom of the foot (the fascia) is overstretched, tiny tears can create inflammation, leading to a painful condition.