Surfing is barefoot by nature, and the board, the pop-up and the reef all punish your feet. Here’s what causes the soreness — and how to keep surfing pain-free.

Hours in the saddle can leave the balls of your feet burning and your ankles stiff. Here’s why riding hurts your feet — and the small changes that fix it.

New hiking boots are supposed to protect your feet, so sore arches or aching heels after a hike can feel confusing. Here’s what causes it and how to fix it.

Gardening is supposed to be relaxing, so sore arches or aching heels after a morning in the beds can feel confusing. Here’s what causes it and how to fix it.

Walking uphill loads your toes, forefoot, and calves in a way flat ground never does. Here’s what causes the ache and how to climb without hurting your feet.

Stiff boots, tight straps, and long runs on edge can leave your feet aching after a day on the mountain. Here’s what causes snowboarding foot pain and how to fix it.

Ballet is beautiful to watch and brutal on feet — pointe shoes, relevé, and hours on your toes add up. Here’s what causes the pain and how to fix it.

Volleyball is all jumps, landings, and quick lateral moves — and your feet take the brunt of it. Here’s why they hurt and how to fix it.

Rain boots keep your feet dry, but their flat soles and lack of support can leave your arches and heels aching after a long wet day. Here’s what’s going on and how to fix it.