r/FootFunction is a subreddit with 24k members. The community frequently discusses foot, pain, toe, ankle, and foot pain, and they frequently recommend/review minimalist shoes, walking shoes, and shoes.
A place to discuss the benefits of natural foot function and gait mechanics, and how to restore it. A place for fans of going barefoot, using minimal or "barefoot" shoes, or shoes with low or zero heel-toe drop, wide toe box and a flexible sole. Learn about toe socks, toe spacers, toe mobility, mid-foot rotation, hind-foot disassociation, fully mobile ankles, and hips and tibias with good rotation as a way to achieve a comfortable compensation-free gait. Note: strong feet require strong hips!
Popular Topics in r/FootFunction
#1
Foot
67 posts
#2
Pain
63 posts
#3
Toe
32 posts
#4
Ankle
26 posts
#5
Foot Pain
25 posts
#6
Painful
18 posts
#7
Injury
17 posts
#8
Surgery
16 posts
#9
Metatarsalgia
12 posts
#10
Ankle Pain
11 posts
Products Discussed in r/FootFunction
Minimalist Shoes
10 reviews
#1
Xero
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
Anya's Reviews
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Saltic
5.0★ from 1 review
Walking Shoes
5 reviews
#1
Brooks
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
ASICS
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Hoka
4.0★ from 1 review
Shoes
5 reviews
#1
Hoka
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
Brooks
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
ASICS
5.0★ from 1 review
Member Growth in r/FootFunction
Yearly
+6k members(32.6%)
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Last updated: August 21, 2026