Beech Sandals Info and Advice

History of Beech Sandals

The Beech Sandal was invented by Dr. Gayle Trenberth after realising she did not have suitable shoes to wear back to the office after a pedicure . She improvised by adding rubber tubing to a pair of thong sandals in order to separate her toes. Shortly after this, the Beech Sandal went in to production.

Stretch Technology improves balance and encourages correct body alignment. Our feet are often crammed into narrow shoes that compromise their mobility. Over prolonged time, this has a direct effect on general well being; walking becomes incredibly painful and the body compensates causing knee, ankle, hip or back pain.

Without correct mobility, our feet can develop osteo-arthritis, plantar fasciitis, fallen arches, hammertoe, bunions, and poor circulation.

Examined and approved by Doctors of Osteopathy, Podiatrists, Chiropractors, Yoga and Health Instructors , the Beech Sandal is good for the body as they promote yogic principals of spreading the toes for grounding, balance and correct body alignment.

Stretching the toes for just 10 minutes a day will transform your feet and your health !

How do Beech Sandals work and why are they good for you?

The feet form a sturdy foundation for our body and are what allow us to move about. Each foot contains 26 bones, 33 muscles, 31 joints, 107 ligaments and has over 7000 nerve ending in each foot. In fact, 25% of all bones in our body are located in the feet so it comes as no surprise that we MUST look after them!!!

Compare your foot to a young child’s - what do you see..? A young foot is agile and naturally spread while yours is somewhat narrow and rounded. Years of cramming your feet in to unsuitable, narrow shoes have taken their toll and your feet loose their young, agile shape and flexibility. We then begin to walk with the bones of our feet jammed together and our natural balance and body alignment is lost. Often, without mobility in the bones of our feet, disorders such as osteo-arthritis, plantar fasciitis, fallen arches, varicose veins, hammertoe, bunions, general pain and poor circulation can occur.

Beech Sandals have four "toe separators” which stretch the 26 bones in the feet helping them become mobile and youthful again.

Beech Sandals help alleviate those potential problems by stretching the toes and retraining your feet. Stretch Technology increases foot strength and encourages much greater toe and ankle flexibility. As the foot bones regain mobility, balance, body alignment, improved posture is restored, often resulting in reductions of leg, hip and back problems.

Who can wear Beech sandals?

Yogi’s, athletes, footballers, rock climbers, golfers, dancers, fashionista’s…. anyone who has damaged their feet through wearing ill-fitting shoes! Or any of you who are recovering from foot surgery (please consult your GP or Podiatrist before use)

Made from PU and EVA, Beech Sandals are durable and Vegan friendly!

The plastic tubes that separate the feet will feel incredibly strange but just 10 minutes stretching every day will revert your feet back to their original shape and form!!

Scientific and Technical Info

Benefits of wearing Stretch Technology :

• Increased foot strength
• Stress relieving
• Toes become correctly aligned
• Corrects postural alignment
• Stretches leg muscles
• Stretches Achilles tendon
• Improves circulation and can help prevent DVT
• Improves and strengthens arches of the feet
• Prevention of hammertoe, bunions, plantar fasciitis and joint pain
• Reduced risk of injury
• Improved flexibility of foot

FAQs

Q. I have just started wearing my Beech Sandals and I have to say they are very painful indeed – will this eventually ease off?

A. Stretch Technology is correcting all those years of cramming that has happened and will not be pleasurable to start off with – you are actively opening and stretching your toe bones and joints . Please persevere as just 10 minutes a day will transform your feet, the way you walk and the way you feel.

Q. I am waiting to have a Bunion operation next year, are Beech Sandals suitable?

A. Yes they are!! In fact, Beech Sandals could have prevented the development of the bunion through as little as 10 minutes of stretching every day since they hold the feet as per a night splint. As bunions are caused by misalignment of the bones in the big toe, in a similar way to the splints, the Beech Sandal helps to re-train the foot by lengthening and spreading the toes and encouraging space, which improves foot alignment

Q. I have just had my Bunion surgically removed – are Beech Sandals suitable?

A. Yes providing it’s a good few weeks after surgery. Please always consult your Podiatrist before wearing Stretch Technology.

Q. I regularly play football and my feet really hurt after wearing my football boots – are Beech Sandals suitable for Men?

A. Yes they are suitable for everyone!! Simply follow the fitting instructions to ensure you order your correct size. Men’s Black Beech Quattro style is available in sizes UK9 – 11 and will correct all those years of cramming your feet in to those beloved football boots.

Q. I am an avid Yogi, would Beech Sandals be suitable for me?

A. The beech sandal is wonderful to help yoga students to maintain good grounding and stability within their practice. With the unique toe dividers the foot continues to follow the in-print of lengthening and spreading the toes taught throughout the standing postures. The sandal helps to continuously train the foot to lengthen and broaden through gentle movement and walking, throughout the day. This gentle spacing of the toes aligns the feet with the ankle, the knee, the hip and overall posture.

Q. I run a Beauty Salon and they look like fantastic pedicure toe separators; are they suitable for this type of use?? 

A. The Beech Sandal has become increasingly popular with Spa’s and Beauty Salons. The sandal has a unique design, with built in toe separators to keep the toes apart; perfect to slip on before your pedicure and no more waiting for polish to dry, leaving your Clients free to get on with their day.

Size info and size charts

Since some Beech Sandal sizes are dual sized, place your foot onto a piece of paper (which is at least the length of your foot) and draw around it. Then measure the length from heel to big toe in centimetres and then ADD 2-3 cm’s to establish your correct size.

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'I used to get very irritable legs and pains would strike up my right leg at night time after a long day on my feet. I have been wearing beech sandals for 5 months now, I no longer get the pains up my legs and the irritable leg syndrome has settled right down. B Mitchell, Vic'

'After a few weeks of wearing Beech Sandal I can already tell a difference in my yoga practice. The poses are easier to move in and out of. Even poses that I thought were out of my reach or a bit challenging I am able to do now. The sandals have seemed to realigned my whole body. Which in turn has improved all aspects of my body. My back (posture) is straight all the time, my feet don't hurt anymore, and best of all I don't slump my shoulders forward anymore. Before I would have to work on keeping my shoulders rounded. Overall my whole body feels so much better. Beech Sandals are comfortable and they look really good! I just love them!! Everyone should have a pair of Beech Sandals. I recommend them to my students. Crystal Creamer'

'I have advanced arthritis in both my feet and now I wear only your sandals. They are comfortable and are so much more affordable than expensive alternatives. I used to spend an awful lot more on others and they weren't as versatile or comfortable. Why didn't I find your sandals years ago!'  S. Noras of Melbourne

'I was given a pair of your yoga sandals last Christmas. I loved them so much I shared them with my yoga students. In less than a year students have fixed their arthritic feet, bunions and avoided foot operations. The general population of students have reported amazing success in greater foot mobility resulting in realignment of ankles, knees and hips, correction of bowed legs, tired feet and legs and lightness of step' Sandra Sammartino, Yoga Teacher for over 30 years, Yoga Teacher Trainer for over 20 years

'I just had surgery on my toes and these sandals are just what I needed! They keep my toes spread; I’m recommending them to others that have the same surgery' Nelta Rowse ( Upland, CA)

'These sandals are wonderful! You should offer these to the health market, they really helped me! Because of a stroke my toes overlap naturally and your sandals solved this condition. When I wear these, not only are my toes kept separated, but I find that they really help my balance!' Karen Anderson ( Citrus Heights, CA)

'I love the original 'Beech Sandals' and wear them all the time. Now I love the new Quattro ones. I always recommend them to my yoga students and friends. They sell themselves as they are a great tool for all owners of feet, not just yoga students.  Thanks' Norma Colón, Monqi Fitness, NY.