Foot Strength Quotes

Someone asked me what part of the body is the most important to be strong - it's the big toe. The big toe especially, and the inner front-third of your feet, are what give you balance and will make you infinitely better at any sport, any physical activity and, as you get older, will keep you from falling.

The highest heels I do are six-inch heels - but mostly only dancers can wear them, since they are used to being on point in ballet shoes.

That's basically what I'm doing when I'm tapping them - getting my toes to the end of my shoes.

This sounds really lame, but I'm pretty proud of my feet.

It's another myth that dancing distorts or destroys your feet. If you have the right shaped foot to start and a good, strong technique, your feet should be fine.

When I was younger, my feet would hurt a lot, but you build up calluses and strength and you don't feel as much pain there.

There are muscles that we have in our feet that most human beings don't even know that we have. The strength that we have is so detailed.

I think the secret of my light, quick, foot strike is related to the fact that I have fragile feet.

The highest heels I do are six-inch heels - but mostly only dancers can wear them, since they are used to being on point in ballet shoes. Their feet are arched.

The 'Tarahumara' use their legs 'as designed.' By running at a young age with minimal footwear, they naturally develop the best biomechanical use of their legs. Cushioned shoes restrict foot movements and allow for over-striding. Short strides are natural.

The pointes for girls, I always say, have to be like an elephant's trunk; strong and yet flexible and soft.

The barefoot component of my training is about strengthening the toes.

My favorite body part? My feet. They're not pretty, but they get me where I want to go.