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How ShiatShoe Reviews Products

Kevin Brooks, Founder & Editor-in-Chief
Here’s how I approach recommending the shoes and insoles that help you move better and hurt less.

What this site does

ShiatShoe is an editorial operation I built after ten years tracking foot health — reading owner reports, digging into biomechanical studies, and listening to what actually worked for people from $30 sandals to $280 recovery oxfords. I don’t test products myself, but I weigh evidence from real users and published research so you can buy with confidence, not guesswork.

How we evaluate

  • Owner satisfaction across hundreds of reports
  • Biomechanical support for specific foot conditions
  • Material durability and outsole grip
  • Value relative to price tier
  • Fit consistency and adjustability

Affiliate disclosure

Some links on this site are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. These earnings help keep the editorial independent and reader-supported.

How to reach Kevin

Real feedback, corrections, or shop-floor stories that contradict something on this site: use the contact page. A real person reads what comes through.