5 Things that Make a Healthy Shoe What Makes a Healthy Shoe? It might sound counterintuitive, but a lot of what makes a shoe healthy is what the shoe doesn’t have, not the trendy features it does have. 1. No Heel Elevation Most shoes have some amount of heel elevation. A complete lack of heel elevation will: Reduce the impact on [...] Continue Reading
This New Year, Set Yourself Up for Success with OESH Shoes Happy New Year, OESHers! Every new year brings fresh goals, bold dreams, and the motivation to finally go after what matters most. Whether you’re planning to travel more, move your body with confidence, or simply feel better in your everyday life, what you wear on your feet plays a bigger role than you might [...] Continue Reading
Best Shoes for Holiday Travel “Over the river and through the woods, to Grandmother’s house we go!” Keep your feet happy in the happiest season of the year with OESH Shoes. OESH shoes are an excellent option for all your holiday travel because they are lightweight, comfortable, and versatile. They feature a unique flat, springy sole and a wide forefoot [...] Continue Reading
Are Shoes Bad for Your Feet? "...forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair." -Kahlil Gibran, On Clothes In 2009, PM&R, the official scientific journal of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, published the article "The Effect of Running Shoes on Lower Extremity Joint Torques" by [...] Continue Reading
How to Give Shoes as a Gift – Important Tips Shoes are a notoriously hard gift to get right, but with some consideration and a little bit of luck shoes can be the best gift ever! At the beginning of the holiday gift shopping season, we wanted to give some tips for giving shoes as a gift. Here are some important things to consider when [...] Continue Reading
The Truth About Arch Support (and Why You Don’t Need It) The last time you shopped for shoes, you probably saw the words “arch support” proudly displayed on countless insoles, inserts, and footwear boxes. For decades, we’ve been told that our feet need extra support, as if somehow they’re not strong enough to carry us naturally. At OESH Shoes, we believe it’s time to challenge that [...] Continue Reading
Why Runners Are Switching to OESH Shoes: A Better Way to Move If you’re a runner, you know the struggle: sore knees, tight hips, aching feet—sometimes even when you’re doing “everything right.” You’ve tried different insoles, foam rollers, stretching routines, maybe even physical therapy… but what if the problem isn’t your body? What if it’s your shoes? That’s exactly the question OESH Shoes set out to answer. [...] Continue Reading
Fall Favorites: OESH Picks for Cozy Crisp-Weather Comfort Very little compares to Autumn here in Virginia as the leaves turn and the air gets crisp. No matter where you are, Fall is also the perfect time to refresh your footwear lineup. At OESH, we believe comfort should never be compromised, especially when the season calls for cozy layers, warm drinks, and long walks [...] Continue Reading
What are Zero-Drop Shoes? Why It Matters More Than You Think When it comes to choosing the right footwear, there’s one term you need to understand if you care about comfort, performance, and long-term health: zero-drop shoes. OESH was the first company to design and sell shoes that were purposefully flat from toe to heel, now known as zero-drop, based on the research of OESH founder [...] Continue Reading
OESH Create Press Release Press Release PDF Virginia healthy women’s shoe company launches a unique 3D printed sole that lets you make your own custom shoes Regional innovator’s expansion initiatives rooted in industry-first, science-backed, sustainable design Charlottesville, VA, October 19, 2021 — OESH Shoes announces the launch of their newest and most innovative product yet, OESH Create, [...] Continue Reading
