NEW YORK, March 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Foot health is a critical, yet often overlooked, component of overall wellness. From supporting daily movement to reducing stress on joints, taking care of our feet can significantly impact how we feel and function in everyday life. Recently, Lifestyle and wellness expert Christine Bibbo Herr has teamed up with Hike Footwear on a nationwide media tour to share valuable insights into maintaining foot health, managing foot pain, and finding footwear that supports a healthy lifestyle.
Why Foot Health Matters
With 3 out of 4 Americans suffering from foot pain, it’s time to pay more attention to how we care for our feet. According to Christine, “When we take care of our feet, it can have a positive ripple effect on how we feel, from reducing aches and pains to improving overall mobility.” Poor foot health can lead to a variety of issues, from knee and back pain to compromised posture and balance. Footwear plays a major role in maintaining foot health, and barefoot-style shoes, like those from Hike Footwear, are designed to promote natural foot movement, which helps alleviate pain and improve alignment.
How Barefoot Shoes Can Help with Pain Relief
Unlike traditional cushioned shoes, which often restrict natural foot movement, barefoot shoes work with the body to strengthen foot muscles, improve balance, and reduce bunion pressure. “The zero-drop design of barefoot shoes keeps your toes and heels level, aligning your spine properly and reducing strain on your knees and back,” Christine explains. “Plus, the thin, flexible sole allows your feet to sense the ground, helping them develop strength and stability.”
Christine recommends two popular models from Hike Footwear—the HF Cloud and Lorax—which are lightweight and supportive, perfect for walking, running errands, or traveling. She recently brought them on a tropical vacation, where they served her well during morning yoga sessions and light workouts. “They’re easy to pack, machine-washable, and incredibly versatile,” Christine notes.
For those facing colder climates, the Azura and Lorax Winter Models offer the same benefits as the regular designs, with added weather protection and warmth, allowing users to enjoy natural foot movement without sacrificing comfort in colder weather. Hike Footwear also offers options for children, designed to promote healthy foot development and improve balance, perfect for everyday play and outdoor adventures.
Where to Learn More
By taking early action and choosing the right footwear, you can prevent years of chronic pain. The right shoes don’t just manage symptoms—they help restore natural foot function and improve mobility.
For more information on maintaining foot health and exploring the benefits of barefoot shoes, visit hike-footwear.com
About Christine Bibbo Herr
Always at the forefront of fashion, beauty, and fitness, Christine attended the world-renowned Fashion Institute Of Technology. She has spent more than a decade as a New York fashion editor/director for various national glossies including; Health, Real Simple, Family Circle, Rachael Ray, Shape en Espanol and The Knot, all leading to the position as Fashion Director for the legendary Good Housekeeping. Christine was the contributing editor and spokesperson for Life & Style Magazine, a style and beauty contributor for Today.com, one of the co-hosts on Off The Gram Podcast and is currently a fashion contributor at Bella Magazine.
Whether on TV segments, fashion spreads, advertising campaigns, runway shows, or fitness projects, Christine has styled a vast range of people, celebrities, and brands. Her passion for her work and a healthy lifestyle have taken her from inside the fashion industry to the yoga mat, covering the hottest fashion trends and wellness crazes.
Christine is an independent stylist and widely-followed lifestyle blogger and spokesperson at NYCPretty.com. This is where she provides readers with current fashion, beauty, and fitness inspiration for girls and women everywhere.
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