Hi, I am Adam Martin, a part-time soccer center back and a full-time chemical engineer. I started this blog with a mission to educate my fellow sports fans and health & fitness enthusiasts about the importance of appropriate footwear; on and off the field.
Our Story
Invest in your shoes wisely!
This is what my grandmother used to tell my father, uncle, and aunts. And growing up, I’ve realized how true this is.
Hello, my name is Adam Martin and I grew up in a working-class Boston family. Growing up in a family of sports enthusiasts, I was always drawn towards soccer and baseball—so much so that I wouldn’t miss a game of my favorite team.
But, watching sports is way different from playing them! And I figured this out the hard way!
While the choice of my soccer shoes didn’t make much of a difference when I was a kid, after restarting soccer at the age of 27, I realized the importance of soccer cleats; in an unpleasant manner!
I remember it was my fourth game with my team and I was putting it all into the sport. Super-fun! While the match went well and I came home satisfied, my lower back, hip, and hamstring started developing a tingling pain that grew by the day.
The next match was scheduled five days later and I was all excited about it. However, when I hit the ground, I realized I couldn’t bend for the love of god, let alone run.
The next couple of weeks went in rounds with the physio, only to realize, this happened due to improper posture while running on the ground; a subtler reason—my regular running shoes were not fit for soccer!
Fortunately, this wasn’t a major injury. And fortunately, again, I identified it in the earlier stages. As a result, I was fit and fine after a month’s rest and exercise, all ready to get back to the field, with more awareness and appreciation for my new cleats.
And that’s what motivated me to start this little blog of mine!
Our Mission
No sugarcoats, no beating around the bush—just the right footwear advice, straight out of a user’s heart!
Our Vision
Having dealt with footwear injuries, we know how painful they can be. With “Martin Does Shoes,” I wish to resolve all your footwear concerns, offering the best advice that keeps your feet and posture happy and healthy!
Disclaimer: I’m not a healthcare professional and the information shared on this website comes solely out of my personal experiences and self-learning. For professional orthopedic advice, make sure to consult your doctor.