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They’re Ugly, Unproven, the Stuff of Hippies, Tech Bros, and Runners. Do They Actually Work?

First publishedJul 16, 09:30 UTC
Last updatedJul 17, 11:25 UTC · 3m ago
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They’re Ugly, Unproven, the Stuff of Hippies, Tech Bros, and Runners. Do They Actually Work?
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A woman tested her toe strength using a device from Gait Happens, but she couldn't beat the day's record of 22 pounds of pressure.

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A woman tested her toe strength using a device from Gait Happens. She pressed her toe down on a small rectangle to see how much pressure she could make. She couldn't beat the day's record of 22 pounds of pressure.

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This story is about a device that tests toe strength, which can be important for people who want to know if their feet are healthy.

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What is Gait Happens?
Gait Happens is a foot-health organization.
What is the device used for?
The device tests toe strength by measuring the pressure of a person's toe.
What was the day's record?
The day's record was 22 pounds of pressure.
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The outlets frame the story as a personal experience of testing toe strength, with a focus on the device's effectiveness.

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    The device is used to test toe strength and foot health.

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    SlateA personal experience of testing toe strength
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