I'm 4 weeks in and the program is giving me good ideas on how to improve my foot function and motivation to get out and walk and try things to improve balance.

After healing from a pretty bad ankle sprain this fall I wanted figure out how prevent repeating the injury. I stumbled upon an interview with Jim on a favorite podcast, and it was like a light came on. I was even more excited when they announced the Foot Restoration Program and have been diligently following along for the past 4 weeks. Not only are my feet and ankles stronger and more flexible, but I am also able to better help my knees. Everyday I look forward to putting on my minimalist shoes & go for walks because it feels so good. My ankle is much stronger than before the sprain & I can’t want to see what the next 8 weeks bring!

After suffering from plantar fasciitis for three years and trying everything—physical therapy, injections, expensive insoles—nothing seemed to work. Then I discovered the TFC Solemate, and for the first time, I felt hopeful that I was on the right path. The Solemate comes with access to foot and balance exercises led by Jim Dooner, which were incredibly helpful. But I wanted more! That’s when I joined the Foot Restoration Program, a comprehensive, step-by-step approach to regaining foot health, balance, and mobility. I’m currently in week five of the 12-week journey, and while I still experience some pain, my feet feel more mobile and free than they have in years. I’m excited to continue this process and see even more progress. If you’re struggling with foot pain, I highly recommend The Foot Collective!

Great program! I am using it to proactively to keep my feet in excellent shape. I play pickleball at a competitive level, walk the dog and workout with weights in the gym. I hope to continue these activities for the next 30+ years. I switched to mostly barefoot shoes and constantly work on strengthening. I am hopeful this will be a game changer for me. I see too many elderly people with foot issues. So sad that they did not have this information when they were younger :(

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The training videos give wonderful detailed instructions along with the follow alongs. I love the way the program teaches an exercise and then continues to build each week. I am appreciating the slow pace as my feet were very much lacking mobility. I also like the presentation of options for a greater challenge if you are ready. The pace of the course has been wonderful so far. I am looking forward to the continuing weeks.

This program is excellent. Each week has a lesson where you learn about your feet and their function and then practice exercises to do. There are 5 days of exercises, so you have built in rest days that you can take whatever day you need it. Depending on your current foot function some of the exercises may be a bit challenging, but Jim provides suggestions for all levels (and if you do them each day they will get easier - and this means your foot function is improving!) I was already working with a physical therapist I found on their website and this program has added to my foot strengthening program! (She also recommended this program!) I highly recommend this program for everyone.

Having had plantar fasciitis and numb toes for 2 years and many treatments later, I am starting my 4 th week of this program. The instructions are clear and I have confidence in the expertise of 2 physical therapists (physios) and podiatrist that have created this program. Time will tell how much relief I will get but I am sticking with it to see. Highly recommend.

I bought the SoleMate hoping it would help me with a minor nagging injury after a long race. I was impressed with the improvement I felt following along with the free content so I joined the Foot Restoration Program to see how much progress I could make over 12 weeks.

I recommend this program for anyone who has foot pain and for anyone interested in improved their mobility and health.

Right now, I am about to finish week 3 of the program. There is a audio lesson for each week followed by 5 days of training videos that are no more than 10 minutes long. I like how Jim gives a tutorial of how to do the exercises before actually doing the exercises. His directions are thorough and easy to follow. These exercises are short, concise and manageable to achieve. I also appreciate all the modifications suggested.

The Foot Collective was recommended to me by my primary care doctor. I'd received the Solemate kit and other tools (toys) but hadn't gotten started when the Restoration Project came in my email.
I'm really enjoying being led through restoring mobiility to my feet in manageable bits 5 days/week.
The information is pertinent, well presented and easy to follow.
I recommend this to anyone - whether you have problems with your feet or not - because what I'm learning will serve me for the rest of my life.

Well ok not at first. The foot restoration program has been eye opening on ways I can restore connection, mindful movement and agility to my feet.

I’m entering week 3 and I’m already incorporating my foundation warm up with students in yoga class!

Using the cork balance and bands has been a fantastic experience. Humbling in what agility I thought I had, but exciting in being able to explore new movements.

When you’ve been in orthotics for 40 years and you finally have a podiatrist ask you why, this is the program I chose to build up my foot strength for the next 40 years. Loving every day.

As a brief backstory, I am a recreational runner and I made the switch to barefoot shoes in 2021. My story is a familiar one: too much load, too fast, without proper training and without a strong foundation to build from. Not surprisingly, I developed plantar fascia pain early on in my right foot, which also forced changes in my running pattern, affecting more muscle groups in my right leg. I thought I could just “run through it” or rest for a couple weeks and the problem would go away. It did not. It got so bad, the pain eventually forced me to quit my marathon training just 4 weeks from my race. Additionally, I had been dealing with right great toe pain and limited extension from an injury I had sustained while performing home vehicle maintenance over a year ago. Needless to say, I needed help. I found The Foot Collective and knew I had found what I needed. I loved the simple, slow approach to recovery, and I loved that they were promoting a movement toward natural foot function rather than a “get well quickly” message that is all too common in the healthcare world. After just a couple of weeks of consistent and daily practice, my big toe pain was significantly reduced and my calves were beginning to loosen and return to a place where I could start to strengthen and introduce more load safely. Needless to say, when I saw that The Foot Restoration Program was available for pre-purchase in February, I signed up immediately and waited for 2 long weeks until it went live. Even though I knew it would not be released until March 1, it did not stop me from checking the app almost every day just to see if there was something new on there. From the start, I have loved how the program starts slowly, with each exercise and daily routine building up toward the next phase and establishing a foundation to refer back to and build off of for weeks, months, and years to come. The podcasts offer insight as to the “why” of the program and helps prime my readiness for the week ahead. It has been easy to use, easy to follow, and I look forward to the exercises every day. I am so excited to see where this program takes me and my feet, and while I cannot yet run a marathon, I am confident that this program will provide the tools, training, and knowledge to help me cross the finish line with the most healthy feet I have ever had. Thank you, TFC, for all you do and have done for people who are hurting and looking for help.

I participated in trek to boot camp. Rushed thru it because of this new program becoming available and boot camp ending.
I do like the new format better. I appreciate the focus on walking and the first week information seems more thorough. It's hard to slow down and start over and focusing on the fundamentals again. I do think the new fundamentals are being taught more in depth. This is only the finish of week one. Looking forward to week 2. Thanks everyone at FTC. God's blessings to you all!