Stories, Science & Updates
News from the JGP USA team: alignment science, store updates, and walking-life stories.
Soft Under Your Feet. But Steady on Your Feet?
Check shoe stability, heel fit, and toe room with Geon at JGP USA in Tucson. Bring your everyday pair and compare how each shoe feels as you walk and turn.
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Can Shoes Change the Way You Walk? A Tucson Perspective
Explore a 33 adult walking comparison shared by JGP USA in Tucson, what stride length means, and how to compare the feel of your own shoes with a JGP pair.
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"It's a Shock. I Cannot Believe It." A Knee Pain Story From Our Tucson Store
A Tucson woman with chronic knee pain tried our slippers in the store. Geon Seo of JGP USA shares what happened next and why foot balance matters.
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The #1 Shoe Complaint at the Tucson Senior Expo: Foot, Knee, and Back Discomfort
At the Tucson Senior Expo, foot, knee, and lower back discomfort was the top shoe complaint. Geon Seo of JGP USA explains the hidden physics behind it.
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Thank You, Tucson Senior Expo: Our Three Raffle Winners and an Open Invitation
Geon Seo of JGP USA thanks Tucson Senior Expo visitors, names the three $100 gift certificate winners, and invites you to the store on Oracle Road.
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Why You Are So Exhausted at 8 PM: Shoes for Standing All Day
Stand all day and ache by evening? Geon Seo, shoe engineer at JGP USA in Tucson, explains the invisible workout and what to look for in shoes for standing.
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What Your Footprint Is Trying to Tell You
Five hidden imbalances a wet footprint can reveal, from a left-right mismatch to the big toe angle, by Geon, shoe engineer at JGP USA in Tucson.
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The 95% Footprint Question: How Are Your Feet Carrying You?
Geon, shoe engineer at JGP USA in Tucson, on what a footprint shows about balance, why foot patterns change, and a free footprint observation on Oracle Road.
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Think "Soft and Squishy" Shoes Are the Best for Your Feet? Think Again!
A comfortable shoe usually means a highly cushioned shoe. But your foot's most important hidden job all day is balance, and too much cushioning can make your body more tired and lead to pain.
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