Building Better Runners
Common Symptoms & Injuries
Solved
I have helped clients overcome the following injuries:
Plantar Fasciitis
"I had plantar fasciitis and it hurt to put any weight on my heel. Now, I can walk and run without pain thanks to the insoles I was fitted with."
Janine M.
Shin Splints
"I would have bad shin splints after activities, especially when I ran for a while, it would keep me up at night because of the pain/cramps. After the fitting, I haven’t had any shin splints when I wear the insoles I was fitted for."
Sam K.
Achilles Tendinitis
“I struggled with [achilles] pain for over 6 months. Could only take stairs one at a time, could hardly walk across a parking lot, Advil every day. PT didn’t work. By chance, at a runner’s fair, I had Jebadiah assess my feet. Life- changing!! After only a few weeks with the inserts and correct shoes for me, I felt progress. It’s been four months now, and I still wear the inserts, but no pain. Recently returned from vacation and walked 10,000+ steps every day!”
Lauri P.
Knee Pain
I was experiencing pain in my knee from a previous partial ACL tear. Walking around, especially on stairs, caused painful knee inflammation often causing me to subconsciously avoid walking.
Had Jeb fit me with new shoes and the pain was gone THAT day. I was skeptical that it would be as easy as that. Turns out my old shoes were collapsing inward and putting strain on my knee. Jeb got me in the right shoes and I'm walking faster and without pain.
Will D.
Reduced Ground Forces
"First, my new shoes are far lighter. The arch support is very noticeable and far more comfortable. Running is way better as I feel like I glide over the path rather than each step feeling heavy and slamming into it. My whole leg feels more supported, my knee pain while running hasn't ever occurred as long as I have been in the new shoes."
Spencer S.
Muscle Pain
“Had quad pain when running with my previous shoe, after switching shoes the pain when running disappeared.”
Jonny S.
Comfort
Previous clients rated the comfort of their shoes after wearing them for several months. The average rating was a 9.4 out of 10 for their custom fitted shoes compared to a 6.3 for their previous shoes.
That's an increase of 49%!
Increase Strength
"After I was fitted by Jeb, I noticed that I was able to run further without having my feet cramp or be sore. Having the correct shoes and insoles also helped strengthen my feet and improved my posture."
Henri C.
Neuroma
Personal experience on this one: I had a neuroma that prevented me from walking barefoot because of the pain. After two weeks I decided it wasn't going away on its own, so I grabbed an insole that corrects Morton's Foot (the cause of most neuromas). Four days later my pain was gone.
Hip & Low Back Pain
"Now that I have had several well fitted pairs, I don’t get sore in my feet, low back, or hips with moderate or even longer mileage."
Paige C.
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What else do clients say?
Ryan P.
“In September 2025, I had pulled or strained something in my left foot, and I couldn't shake it off and it was impacting my ability to run. I visited Jeb to evaluate my shoe / insole situation to see if that was part of the problem, but he helped me with much more than that. He took his time, listened to my situation, showed me diagrams of the impacted area, suggested a few actions to take daily, and gave me suggestions on returning to running (plus the gait analysis). I communicated this to my coach, we worked out a plan, I did all of the suggested actions, and within a few weeks the foot problem was gone. I've been ramped up to pre-injury mileage for a while now, and all is well. I also appreciated how, in the months after my visit, Jeb would follow up with me via text.”
Sam T.
"Feet and knees felt better since Jeb encouraged me to wear the new shoes instead of work boots when I could at work."
Rich M.
“During the past two years I found that if I ran 30 minutes or so continuously, I started experiencing foot pain and after an hour, it became pretty much unbearable so that I had to walk and even at times walking was unpleasant. So I contemplated stopping running.”
After two months and two fittings:
“I ran three consecutive days for a combined 18 miles. I have no foot pain, so the improvements that were made through the gait analysis with the insole inserts and adjustments yielded positive results. I’m excited and I feel like I can actually train to do races again where I was previously pretty discouraged."
Derek L.
"The right shoe can really make a difference in comfort and endurance!"
Grant S.
"Left ankle pain. Feels the best it’s felt since injuring it!"
(Sprained ankle while mountain biking)
Bob T.
“Jeb does a Wonderful job of Explaining all the Different steps he takes to make sure you get the proper Shoe and Inserts. He Really Cares about your Overall Health and All he can do to help.
Don’t Hesitate. Go and get fitted. Your Feet are so Important in your Daily Health"
Ryan W.
"The day after my second fitting, I was walking across the production floor, and all of a sudden it felt like someone was pushing me from behind, I was just flying across the floor. The second set of shoes lead me to actually roll through my big toe, and it just propelled me forward like an unseen hand."
Davis B.
"Instantly I had a huge reduction in brain fog with the new shoes/insoles. I also could exercise without pain and with increased neurological function. It did take a couple sets of insoles and repeated visits to truly dial it in but now I am consistently feeling mobile and well."
Austin S.
"Right after being fitted I noticed the change that my toes felt. They did not feel cramped and were free to flex the way they should when walking. I then started to notice how my right heel would strike the ground more evenly. At first it felt kind of funny on my knee and hip, but as my body got used to it it felt a lot smoother to walk. Now when I wear shoes that were not prescribed I can feel a little pain in my knee/hip and also how my right heel strikes the ground harder than with the prescribed shoes."
Will D.
“This is insane ROI for the cost, seriously. Why risk not being in the right shoes for a few extra bucks. Absolute no brainer, you need new shoes every 6-12 months anyway, might as well get the right ones.”
Paige C.
“It used to feel like I was always on the outer edge of my foot and I just assumed that was how my body was structured but I don’t notice that with the current shoes. It also feels like more of my body is engaged when I’m walking."
Spencer S.
“I didn't know what to expect. I had liked my previous shoes and didn't think that there were any problems. Trying these ones showed me what I was missing. I didn't know that running and walking could be this just more comfortable, and I am very impressed at the difference. I later tried putting on my old shoes and found that they hurt my feet, and particularly my toes just to wear to walk around in.”
Mark Y.
“I saw Jeb about pain in my right foot. After, an extensive investigation of the issue including; measurements, examination, watching my gait, trying different insoles and shoes, and a follow-up appointment) he recommended some shoes and insoles.
The results were great.
In his evolving assessment, taking into consideration my activities, age, and other factors, he requested a follow-up by text which resulted in a very beneficial phone call where he listened to my input.
Physical Therapy, had in general, some good points in theory, but Jeb's assessment and shoes, put me on the right path.”
Collin P.
“Before I started consultations my joints from hips down and my back were always in constant pain. I’m on my feet for my job 12-15 hours daily (head cook, camp facilities faculty, cattle farmer) , and this stress was inflicting serious, irreparable damage, but after a couple months following J. Merkle’s advice, not only do I understand the importance of how to take care of my mobility health better, but my joints and back have significantly improved! My mobility has exponentially increased, along with my agility and endurance while participating in very strenuous activities. I feel YEARS younger and cannot recommend his services enough!”
Will D.
“This is insane ROI for the cost, seriously. Why risk not being in the right shoes for a few extra bucks. Absolute no brainer, you need new shoes every 6-12 months anyway, might as well get the right ones.”
Elliot O.
“Initial soreness the first couple days when my legs were getting used to walking symmetrically. Naturally walk faster now.”
Jenn L.
I first met Jeb at the TCM Expo in 2025. I had been struggling with foot neuropathy and hip pain on and off since running a Spartan Ultra in 2019. I had resigned myself to the fact that it would always be vaguely uncomfortable to run and that I’d always have some pain following, but refused to give up something I loved. I saw Jeb’s booth and I was intrigued by the idea that the issues I was having could be partially due to my shoes.
I had to reschedule our appointment several times due to “life” and Jeb was always accommodating and friendly. We met and he had me try a bunch of shoes and lifts, and then “run”. It felt kind of silly but it really helped to try different things and see how they’d work. The shoes I ended up getting were nothing like I would have ever picked for myself because I never realized the science behind some of the choices (arches, lifts, etc.) I had been just going with what was cost effective and pretty…
I have been steadily training in the shoes and lifts I purchased for about five months now. I very rarely have any hip pain anymore (during or after running) and the foot neuropathy is world’s better, too! I’m not 100% back to where I was before I got hurt in 2019 but I’m close enough that it almost seems miraculous. I really appreciate Jeb’s expertise, personality, and help in getting me back in a great position so I can continue doing what I love. Highly recommend!!!