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PAIN: The Basics

Natural Pain Relief

Natural Pain Management

  • It's Real.
  • It's Here.
  • You Can Do It!

Here's how ...

It's Basic - Foot Pain First

Is this You?

  • Back Pain
  • Lower-back Pain
  • Hip Pain
  • Leg Pain
  • Knee Pain
  • Ankle Pain
  • Skeletal/Structural
  • All the Above?

And just guessing - Foot Pain too?

It's not surprising. Pain is almost never isolated. And foot pain absolutely loves company!

We know - Footpain hurts. And it'll raise hell with the whole body.

That's why we're dead-serious about the 'footpain first' thing.

It ain't snake-oil and BS.

It's basic natural pain relief. Basic natural pain management.

And it's here. Now!

Welcome to CRH.

Let's Get Started!

"Pain? What Pain?"

Walking, hiking, nature & bedrock.
Mark, Pete & Aachi. Walking, hiking, nature & bedrock. Get up. Get moving. Get walking. Start hiking. If we can do it. You can do it!

Welcome to CRH

Let's Get Started -

Basic Pain-Basic Solutions

  • Natural Pain Relief
  • Natural Pain Management

Our most seasoned hikers says this about it:

  • "It's out there"
  • "It's easy as walking"
  • "Get the Keen's"

Now. We know. Pain (relief & management) isn't always that simple.

But at Coffee Ridge Hiking. We also know this:

  • You Can Do It!
  • You're not alone.
  • Footwear is critical!

Keep Going!

This is all good stuff.

Pain Basics

  • Basic Pain Concept
  • Fundamental Pain Causes
  • Here's How
  • Basic Pain Relief
  • Basic Pain Management

Most pain isn't complicated. But it can be tricky. Here's why.

Basic Concept

Basic Pain: Pain isn't just a thing. It's a reaction.

Basic Pain Reactions are generally two types: Yelling and Telling

  • Yelling: "OUCH - Danger" 
  • Telling: "Ouch -  Something's wrong"

Either way. Pain is your body saying 'Do Something'. Pain. It's pretty basic. It makes sense. If it hurts - Do Something about it!

Fundamental Causes

Pain: You're never alone.

Pain absolutely loves company! It is rarely isolated. Think of it.

  • Hip & Knee pain
  • Hip & Lower Back
  • Shoulder & Back
  • Foot Pain ...

Sure, One part or joint may hurt more. But rarely alone. At least. Not for long.

Basic Pain Relief

Feet First!

Always! Start with Foot Pain First. It's absolutely fundamental. The most basic pain to relieve. And the most important.

Other aches and pains may shift around a bit. But Foot Pain is a true 'climber'.

It's got nowhere else to go. Except up! And it does so, easily. Now the fun part.

The why? Foot pain,toe pain,heel pain,ankle pain,knee pain,hip pain,back pain,lower back pain. Even shoulder and neck pain. Most often the Fundamental Cause starts from the bottom of your foot! Now don't laugh.

Here's How it Works!

Your walking. Your feet start to hurt. Maybe a little. Maybe alot. Your body compensates. Gate, stride and step alter. Balance and centers of gravity are modified. Unusual stress loads and shock points transfer to different joints and parts of the anatomy. Then its -'Ouch'. More pain in more places.

It doesn't take much. A little foot pain. A little off-set. Maybe a little extra walking. And it's 'up the skeleton we go! Basic cause. Basic reaction. Basic climbing miseries.

Basic Pain Management

Cause and Reaction

It's simple really. What causes the foot pain triggers the reaction that starts the climb up your skeleton. Tricky and insidious yes. But basic and simple. Start with foot pain. Other pains and miseries are naturally easier to manage without it. - CRH

Foot Pain? You're Not Alone!

Welcome to Coffee Ridge Hiking.com

Foot Pain?  Sure. We know about foot pain.

  • Seasoned Hikers
  • Dedicated Fitness Walkers
  • Serious Weight Loss Walker

We can tell you plenty about footpain!

All kinds of foot-pain: "... heavy dull aching, bottom of the foot pain; chronic severe twisting burning stabbing spot pains; ball of the foot pain; toes, big toe pain; toe joint, instep, side of the foot pain; heel pain, ankle pain, knee pain leg pain; hip and lower back pain; all-around tired sore, down-right painful, scream'n at ya' foot pain ...". Sound familiar?

You bet we know about Foot Pain. It's real. It really hurts. And-We are Dead-Serious about it. CRH

Good News

Foot Pain is a Fundamental Pain.

You can take advantage of this.

Find the fundamental cause of the fundamental pain. And you can eliminate a whole series of lesser miseries. All at once.

Why not,

Do what seasoned hikers and dedicated fitness & weightloss walkers do.

Deal with foot pain first.

It's fundamental pain relief. It's basic pain management.

You'll be amazed!

Basic Causes

Footpain - Causes,

  • Problem Feet
  • Problem Shoes

And that's about it.

For tired sore aching feet.It's either your feet. Or your shoes.

Either way. That's good. Because now, it's a SHOE problem.

And there's some really good shoes today! Truly the best footwear ever.

Functional.Comfortable. Life changing Fun! - CRH

Today's Footwear - Real Solutions.

  • Keen
  • MBT

For most feet-Keen.

For problem feet-MBT.

Either Way,

You don't have live with footpain anymore.

  • Take Charge
  • Take Control
  • Take Action
  • Change your shoes'

Don't wait. Do it Today!

Our Favorites

OK. Keene. Which  is Best?

Targhee. Easy! Look. Buying performance shoes online or anywhere else is ... iffy.

  • Will they Fit
  • Will they Hurt
  • Did I just get burned (again)

We know. Targhee and Keens take the iffy-ness out of shoe buyin.

Consistent correct fit & foot comfort? Keen's Targhee. Hands down,Feet down. Targhee is the best all-rounder we've ever seen! Period.

Just make sure! Use your true shoe/boot/foot size. You won't go wrong with the Keene Targhee. And you won't get burned by Zappos. Trust Us on this one!

Socks

Don't overdo 'em! Simple, basic cotton cushion-bottom socks is all you really need. Don't mess around oversizing for 'hiking' socks. You won't need 'em with Keen Targhee.

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Wrong size? No problem.

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Foot Pain

  • Take Charge
  • Take Action
  • Get the Keens
  • Get the MBT's

Do it Today! Now.

There's Good News - You Can Do It!

And without the painful, nagging ...

  • Shoe Problems
  • Foot Problems

See,with foot pain. Whatever the cause. There's a footwear solution! Your footwear choice is absolutely critical. We can Help!

More Good News

Foot Pain Relief

  • Keens
  • MBT

Serious Footwear & Last-Ditch Blessing!

Serious Footwear

'Get the Keens'

  • Most People
  • Most Foot Pains
  • Most Foot Problems
  • Most Versatile

Keens are serious footwear. Our all-around favorites. For most anyone - Get the Keen's. They'll handle it! Don't wait. Don't mess around. Get 'em. Today. Now!

The Best News

MBT (at last!)

  • Foot Problems
  • Physiological Problems
  • Last-Ditch Footwear
  • Change-Your-Life Footwear

'When Keens maybe aren't enough. And orthotics really weren't the answer ...' MBT - Masai Barefoot Technology.

Rediscover the joys of walking. Simple mobility. MBT. It's different. It's a whole different feel. It works. It's, ... Fun! Now - Let's go Walking! Today. MBT will change your life. CRH

Ideals & Reality

Human Upright Walking

  • Simple
  • Basic
  • Fundamental
  • Essential

And - Painful? The Reality first! Foot pain. There's no exception. Anyone can get foot pain. Painful nagging footpain. Anyone. That's the Reality. The reality of upright walking.

Reality. Let's go test some more reality. Let's go Walking! Are you ready?

The Real Test

Ok now. How far can you walk? How far? Then what happens? And what happens after that? It's OK. We know. Foot pain really hurts. So don't go kicking yourself.

Ok now. How far would you like to walk? And I mean walk! Walking. With ease. With confidence. With simple joy. And best of all - without the painful nagging 'you no what! How far would you walk? How far? That's the Ideal. Go for it! CRH

Foot Pain

It's real. It hurts.

And we've been there.

  • Take Charge
  • Take Action
  • Get the Keens
  • Get the MBT's

Why not Today?
Do it Now!

Natural Pain Relief / Natural Pain Management

It's Easy! It's New! It's, ... too good to be true? Maybe, maybe not. Consider this - Traditional vs. Natural Pain Relief and Pain Management.

Traditional Pain Relief: Prescription Drugs? Sure, your doctor can prescribe them. Take 'em if you need 'em. However, ... 'nuff said. (But) You always want to incorporate smart, natural, sensible pain relief. And pain management tools. In your search. And in your life.

Natural Pain Relief: The Prescription. Footwear. That's the real pain relief/management foundation.

  • Start Feet First
  • Reals Shoes
  • Serious Footwear
  • Knock out footpain
  • Basic Mobility (Walking)
  • Walking Exercise
  • Core Exercises (Easy)
  • Range-of-Motion Exercises (Tai Chi)
  • Walking (Combined) Exercises
  • Weight: Loss/Control/Management/Program
  • Walking/Hiking/Fitness/Nature - CRH

Foot-Wear. Feet First. Last. Always. Now. Today! It's fundamental. For most pain relief/pain management programs. It's where you must start.

Traditional Pain Management: Pain doesn't go away by doing nothing. Get up. Get moving. Start with walking. It's nothing new. Just ask your doctor.

Natural Pain Management: Absolutely! No matter what's hurt'n. You gotta get up. You gotta get moving. Walking exercise. Range-of-Motion exercise(s). This is absolutely dead-serious, gotta-do-it stuff. No exceptions. Go slow. Go easy. You'll get there.

Basic mobility (walking) and even the gentlest of physical activity (tai chi) benefit the body mind and soul. CRH

Welcome to Coffee Ridge Hiking.  Let's get started! Feet First...

MBT Shoes - Serious Footwear

Designed for folks with really bad-feet. Serious foot problems. And serious skeletal/structural aches and pain. Know what we mean? Knee, hip, back, lower-back pain. Chronic pain stuff.

The engineering result is Mbt shoes. The finest true walking shoe we've seen. Concrete, hard surface, easy nature trail walking shoes (footwear).

Mbt Shoes. Not sure about 'the mbt look'? The rocker-bottom sole. Stability. Walk-ability? Comfort? Don't worry. Here's what'll happen:

You'll feel like a hound-dog with doggy boots on - at first. Don't panic. You'll get used to it. Usually in 2 to 10 minutes. Inside of 15 you'll feel like cartwheels. Seriously! But ask your doctor first.

Just start walking. Get rolling. Stop think'n about 'em. And enjoy. They're a real treat. They work. You'll Love 'em. MBT Shoes (footwear). If this is you - Get 'em! They're real Quality-of-Life Changers. -CRH

Real People. Real Pain. Real Footwear Solutions: MBT

MBT M. Walk Cindy T from Walnut Creek, Ca.I just bought these shoes and they are my first MBT's. I LOVE them. I have a fused bone in my first metatarsal that still gives chronic pain, and the same degenerative disc in the same joint on my other first is going south too. I've worn these shoes 2 days now, and I don't have any pain in my feet! 'Course, there are a few hamstrings that are a bit sore from the lack of use!

MBT TatagaAnonymous from Knoxville, TN Great for people with bad feet, such as those who get stress fractures or tendonitis easily. The foot does not have to flex while walking because of the rocker sole, yet there is lots of cushiness. To me, these seem like a much less high rocker sole than others I've tried, which I really prefer. I don't roll inwards like on other MBT's I've tried. Love them. Would be great if they brought this lower sole to other styles also.

MBT Safiri Reviewer:Rob- G from Arizona No More Pain!! Great for people like me who are on their feet most of the day. No more foot pain or back pain. Highly recommend these shoes in any style!!

MBT Chapa Reviewer:Sarah from California My Walking Shoes - This was my second pair of MBT's. I think they are great for walking. I walk 3.5 miles, 5 days a week and they are the reason why I love to walk. I sometimes wear them to work on dress-down day. They are worth every penny! I wear a size 8 in shoes, but I order MBT's in 8.5; as they are built a little different from regular shoes. - Zappos

Keen: Keen ShoesThis is Serious Footwear.

"Serious Footwear" - See what we mean? This ain't just another tennis shoe or sneaker. This is Keens Targhee. This one really 'knocks-out' the footpain too. And gives you the right tools to tackle and manage all the rest.

Keen makes alot of really great shoes (real-world footwear). Targhee is their best (walk, hike, run, jog). Keen Targhee, our favorite "Ground Pounder". It's an all-rounder, go-anywhere, do-anything, confidence booster, athletic grade footwear.

Pain management exercise. Weight loss walking. Serious day-hiking. Keen Targhee - stable platform, all-weather traction, superb all-day comfortable, ... and waterproof too! Yeah, we Love our Keen Targhees. If you've never owned performance footwear of this caliber - you have no idea. It's truly, night and day!

Basic Pain - Basic Steps

Pain. For most people. Most pain will just come and go. With little pause or thought. For others,... it just goes on. And on.

Either way. Don't ever kid yourself about pain. Because. Pain doesn't just go away by doing nothing. For basic pain relief and pain management,

  • You gotta get up.
  • You gotta get moving.
  • And put pain behind you.

The best way to do all that? Start with walking! Simple. Basic. Fundamental walking. Walking? For natural pain relief? Natural pain management? Absolutely. Walking. We'll show you how. You'll discover why. And You Can do this!

Basic Steps - Basic Techniques

  • Start Slow
  • Make it Fun/Engage Your Brain
  • Build Steam Gradually

Walking Pain Relief. Walking Pain Management. It's nothing new. But it makes sense. It's easy. And it works. Naturally.

How? Get yer shoes on. And let's get out there and start walkin'. No - not power walking. Or treadmill walking. Just a short, sensible, unhurried walk. A mind & body walk. A Smart Walk.

Don't worry. You can do this. We'll walk you thru it.

Ready? Set? OK - Start Slow. A slow easy start is just fine. Always. Slow & easy. One foot in front of the other. No hurry. No worry. Don't forget to breathe. Slow and easy for now. Adjust your pace and stride. Deliberate steps. Get comfortable. Breathe.

Remember. Start slow. Go slow. Slow enough to observe carefully. And see and hear your outdoor world. In detail. Be aware. Check the wind. The weather. Look. Listen. Walk and observe. Walk and observe. Don't forget to breath.

Walk, Breathe, Observe. Look, listen carefully. Be aware. And, ... spot birds. Now don't laugh. Birds? We're dead serious. Just keep walking. Keep truckin' along. Slow & easy. And try bird spotting. It's fun. It's easy. It'll help. Bird spotting. Bird identification. Try it. Keep walking. Don't forget to breathe!

Keep walking. Observe. Spot. Get a mental bearing (find north). Without a compass. You can do it. Don't forget to breathe.

Breathe. Keep walking. Nice and Steady. Get the pump goin'. Gradually. Deliberately. Breathe. Feelin' better already! What's the weather look like. You're doin' fine.

Walk. Breathe. Observe. Spot/identify (birds, trees, bugs, terrain, architecture, ...). Find North again. Check the weather. Don't forget ... breath.

Find a good comfortable "RPM". Build y'er steam up gradually. No strain and pain. No blown gasket. Just a nice, even, efficient pace & stride. Your pace. Your stride.

Relief. And Management. It's really 'Out-there'. And You Can Do it! Don't forget, ... (CRH)

Basic Foot Pain - Basic Footwear Solutions

Foot Pain and Footwear. Yeah, this is the shoe sales pitch. But - Don't kid yourself either. Footpain will stop you dead-in-your tracks. And most 'shoes' just ain't up to the job. Trust us. We know!

This one is. This is Keen Targhee. It's 'Serious Footwear'. It's what you need. Don't mess-around with 'shoes' any longer. Use your 'true' shoe size and, just Get 'em!  Now!  Today!  Don't Wait!  (CRH)

2009-04-15 11:03:37 Keen Targhee II
Reviewer: Anonymous from Portland, OR
Overall:
  Comfort:   Look:

Recently had hip replacement surgery...these shoes are a GODsend to me. I work on my feet about 9 hours a day. My feet, knees and hips feel WONDERFUL. I have four pairs of KEENS and keep acquiring more. You have saved me KEENS!!!

Other shoes recommended by reviewer: none...only KEENS (zappos)

Use our Zappos affiliate links. 'Get the Keens'. Change Your Life - Today!

Don't forget... Today. Tomorrow. Why not NOW. Use our Zappos Links. 'It's how this ol' hound hunts' - CRH.

 Real People. Real Foot Pain. Real Footwear Solutions: KEENS

Donna G from Imperial, MO: Awesome shoe for problem feet - I have major joint pain in my feet and also have plantar fasciitis. I wear custom orthotics in all of my shoes EXCEPT these!! The toe box is roomy and the arch support is great. They have great heel stability and I can shop, hike or walk for hours...no orthotics needed. As a nurse, I wish I could wear them to work!! I have tremendous difficulty finding shoes that I can wear for more than an hour due to my foot issues. They are worth every penny spent. Can't put a price on comfort.

Carol M from State College, PA: Hammer Toe Heaven - I was advised by my podiatrist to get walking/hiking shoes with a firm sole. And one that would accommodate my hammer toes and bunions. These are a dream come true and I highly recommend them to anyone with aging feet who is very active, as I am. Bought a half size larger as recommended and they worked out beautifully.

Shari from Michigan: I've finally found my "sole" mate! Best shoe I've ever worn. I stand or walk on concrete all day at work and suffer various aches and pains. The superior support on the entire foot helps dramatically with this. Even at the end of the day there's plenty of cushion left on the bottom of the shoe, as if I just put them on. I can't wait to try them on a long hike. I will DEFINITLY be ordering another pair very soon.

Alice from New York, N.Y.: Love My Targhee II - I love the comfort and the look is beautiful. I suffer with back, knee, and foot problems and I can feel a difference after wearing this shoe. A friend recommended I should try Keens. I plan to purchase others in the future. One happy customer. I wear orthotics and I haven't needed to place them into this shoe. The arch is excellent so far.

Anonymous from Ohio: Great hiking shoe - My wife and I have hiked quite a few miles in the Keen Targhee II shoe and we have found it to be one of the best fitting shoes we have ever worn. The fit in the heel is snug, so no blisters on our heels. There is a roomy toe box but we had no problem going down steep hills. It is also a cool shoe and does not give you that burning sensation on the bottoms of our feet at the end of the day... (Zappos)

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It's how we share 40 years of walking, hiking, nature ... & some Serious Footwear.

Basic Pain - The Fundamentals

Pain isn't just one thing. Pain is a reaction. A Universal Reaction. To many things.

Basic Pain Relief - Foot Pain First!

It make sense. For basic pain relief. Start with Foot Pain.

Why Foot Pain? It's basic pain. It's a fundamental pain. Foot pain loves company. It's insidious. And it climbs.

Ankle pain, knee pain, hip pain, back and lower back pain. A whole lot of other pains and miseries start as fundamental foot pain. Simple, basic foot pain.

What causes foot pain? Sometimes it's the feet. Most often it's your shoes. Either way - treat it as a Footwear Problem!

Basic Pain Management - The Essentials

Get Up. Get Moving. Start Walking.

It's no secret. Pain doesn't go away by doing nothing. You gotta get up. And you gotta get moving. There's no exception.

Start with walking. For basic pain management; for basic health and fitness exercise; for basic weight loss exercise. Nothing is better for you than walking. Simple, basic, easy walking! You Can Do It!

Get Serious - Walking

Basic Pain. Basic Pain Relief. Basic Pain Management. And Walking.

OK. What about walking? What does your doctor say about walking? Maybe you already know about the benefits of walking. Or heard about them. Maybe even tried the walking thing for awhile. And what happened? Say within six weeks or so. Think back! What usually happens?

Remember. Footpain is a real 'climber'. Don't let it stop you - again.

Get Started - Today!

OK, Now what? Now you deal with the foot pain. It's basic. It's fundamental. It's absolutely essential. It's Foot Pain First! Or, them other basic pains & miseries aren't going anywhere. It's that simple. It's that important. Deal with it - Today.

Causes of Foot Pain

Foot pain is really Simple (with few exceptions).

Foot Pain: It's either,

  • Foot Problem
  • Shoe Problem

That's it!  Simple. Basic. Feet or Shoes? Foot pain problems demand a FOOTWEAR Solution. Simple. Basic. Fundamental.

Serious Foot Pain - Serious Footwear - Basic Solutions

Whether it's your feet. Or from what's on 'em. Everyone gets foot pain. Everyone. What's the solution?

  • MBT - for problem feet foot pain
  • Keens - for shoe causes foot pain

The Good News about Foot Pain? There's real footwear solutions to foot pain problems.

MBT - For Problem Feet

MBT Masai Barefoot Technology. Real footwear. For real foot problems.

No longer a novelty. Proven beyond gimmickry. A last-ditch blessing for many.

MBT's are real 'Life Changers'.

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Basic Pain

Short Quiz

Q.What fits in a shoe box. And gets you out of the house? A.You guessed it. Shoes. Try the next question.

Q.What promotes natural basic pain relief the more you use it? A.Correct again! But this time. We're not talking sneaker shoes or tennis shoes. We're talkin' real footwear. 'Serious' footwear. And there is a big difference. OK now. Last question. You're almost home.

Q.What delivers lifetime natural pain management? A.Two things - a simple, smart, fun walking/hiking habit. And. Some serious 'real world' footwear.

OK. That was pretty easy. And that's our point.

Basic natural pain relief. Basic natural pain management isn't complicated. Start slow. Go easy. Get Serious about your foot wear. You Can Do It! - CRH

Pain Relief

  • Neck Pain
  • Back Pain

Some gadgets work.

And some don't.

This one works, ... Beautifully!

It's called, ...           The Turtle

The Stretch - Go Easy

Aaahh, stretching! Sure feels good to stretch. So go-ooood! Until - 'Pop' Whoops! What was that? Ouch!

Stretching. Go easy on it. Better yet. Learn from an expert. A Tai Chi Master. Dr. Paul Lam.

Tai Chi

  • Breathing
  • Balance
  • Range of Motion
  • Prevention

Tai Chi. Ancient, Easy, Progressive, Fun. And feels so-ooo go-ood!  Important Stuff - CRH

tai chi - for beginners

tai chi - for back pain

Remember, Start Slow, Breathe!

And Don't Forget,...

Coffee Ridge Hiking

  • Solutions
  • Shoes
  • Links
  • Affiliates
  • Friends!

Footwear Links.

'It's how this ol' hound hunts!'  CRH

tai chi - for older adults

tai chi - for arthritis

tai chi - for diabetes

tai chi - the 24 forms

We Call It ... Serious Footwear

  • Fit
  • Balance
  • Stability
  • Traction
  • Versatility
  • Fun-on-the Feet
  • All-Day Comfortable

Serious Footwear.

Real world, 'Not-afraid-of-nothin' footwear.

You'll Love it!

You'll need it.

Get it. And 'Get out-there'. Now!

Footwear - Solutions

Tennis Shoes or Keens?

Footwear. What's the difference?

Well ..., it's kinda like this,

  • Floppy Disc or Flash Memory
  • 3-Speed or Mountain bike
  • 4 cylinder or V-8
  • Piper Cub or P-51

Sure. They all do the same thing. But there's a big difference!

So, what's so different about the Keen's? Plenty!

  • Adequate fit, or Correct fitting
  • Sore-foot day, or All-Day comfortable
  • Fair-weather friend, or All-Weather waterproof
  • Urban-terrain tame, or All-Terrain, ground-pounding fun!

Keenes are Serious Footwear. And that makes all the difference. CRH

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"Don't forget-breathe"

FOOT PAIN

  • Chronic Foot Pain? 
  • Maybe the problem isn't your feet.

Tom - a regular contributor and field gear consultant - found that out. For years Tom suffered from chronic foot pain. He describes his research and incredibly simple solution to chronic foot pain here. It literally improved his everyday life. If you suffer from foot pain, maybe this can help you too.

"Growing up was - kind of painful. Don't get me wrong. My parents and upbringing were exemplary. And my childhood and teen years were very active good years.

"But - my feet hurt. Constantly. All day, everyday. Day after day. Year after year - my feet hurt. And painfully. Mostly a heavy dull aching hurt along the balls of the feet. Sometimes with a much sharper almost burning pain on the ball of the small toes. And by days end - twisting burning aggravating spot pains. Right on the sole of the feet. Between the big toe joint and the ankle joint.

"Foot pain was part of my everyday life.It didn't stop me. But it sure was a burden for a very long time!

At about age 20, I got serious about solving the foot pain problem. I carefully studied the pain and analyzed the symptoms and causes. And realized I didn't have a foot problem. My problem was improper foot gear! That realization - and the direct positive action I took - changed my life for the better.

That was back in 1980. I was in the Army. Stationed in Germany. In an old storybook town just made for long walks. And surrounded by big picturesque hills just made for day hiking.

Now - I grew up wearing tennis shoes. Everyone did. Besides your sunday shoes, work and hunting boots, tennies were all there was. Sure they fit good and feel great in the store.

But on cobblestone streets and sidewalks. And on the hiking paths and foresters trails in the big hills around that town in Germany - my old tennis-shoes were painfully inapproppriate.

One thing about the Germans - they walk. And they hike. A lot. At least they did in 1980. And back then, they weren't wearing tennis shoes! But, they weren't wearing the 'classic' hiking / mountain climbing boots either. They wore a much lighter, all leather shoe / boot. Either an oxford or a chukka height. With a vibram - esque type tread. At first - I thought they looked kinda funny. But. Like I said - Germans walk. Even the kids walk. And by walking I mean walking some pretty impressive distances! Up and down some pretty impressive hills. And across some pretty impressive valleys. And from what I could tell, they weren't complaining about foot problems!

So, I took a closer look. Did a little asking around. Got some good advise. And was told to 'jus' go to the Yo store' and I should 'find jus' vat you need! So, I went. Did some 'in store' field testing. And found 'jus' vat' I needed!

I found something more than walking shoes. Something less than a hiking boots. I found shoes that were - just right.

And I wore those shoes everyday. For over five years. In all kinds of terrain - woods, fields, sand, snow, ice, pavement, rock, trail, no trail. Believe me, those shoes took a real pounding. But my feet did not! Those shoes were amazing! No more aching feet! No more heel pain. No more ankle pain. Or knee pain. Or leg pain. Carry a hefty back pack? No problem! No foot pain meant no back pain. Or lower back pain. Or hip pain.

Yeah - those shoes solved a whole lot of nagging aching problems for me. And right out of the box too! No break-in. Perfect. Yeah. I sure miss those shoes. I have no idea who made them. Or where they were made. I sure wish I did.

But the shoes I been wearing the last couple a hiking seasons work pretty darn good. And right out of the box too! Now - I don't give them or myself nearly the pounding I used to back then. But since 1980 - I still go way out my way to find the semi hiker / walker that wont make my feet hurt. And so far, that formulae and my choices have worked. And worked well.

That's how I found the Keenes. And like I said - for the last 4 hike seasons - I got no complaints. They just looked a little funny at first!"

Note: at Coffee Ridge Hiking.com, we don't pretend that any pair of shoes or boots can or will cure chronic aches & pains.  However - We do know that pain from the lower back down - often starts from the bottom of the foot up!  And the first step in alleviating or eliminating that pain is with correct footwear.

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