hammertoes

Does fashion trump comfort when it comes to shoe choices?

Only a small percentage of the population is born with foot problems. Most often, it’s neglect or a lack of proper foot care — including ill-fitting shoes — that cause the problems.

Here are some tips for when you go shopping for shoes:

  • Shopping for shoes is best done in the afternoon. Your feet tend to swell a little during the day, and it’s best to buy shoes to fit them then.
  • When shopping for shoes, try them on both feet; many people have one foot larger than the other, and it’s best to fit the larger one. And, when you try them on, walk in the shoes to make sure they feel right and there is no pain. (The same holds true if you buy shoes online. Follow these same steps to decide if you need to exchange shoes for the right size.)
  • Your foot size can change as you grow older. Have both of your feet measured every time you purchase shoes, and do it while you’re standing. Shoe sizes vary by brand and style, so don’t select shoes only by the size marked inside the shoe.
  • Select a shoe that conforms as closely as possible to the shape of your foot. Choose a shoe that has proper heel support. If the shoe has a flat bottom, check the inside to see if the heel is built up. A shoe that has proper support should only bend where the toes are, and should not twist like a rag.
  • Buy shoes that have enough space for your toes. Shoes with a pointed-toe place your toes in an unnatural position.
  • High heels cause the ball of your foot to absorb all of your weight, which can lead to sharp pain, toe deformities, and bunions. Also, if high heels are unstable, foot and ankle sprains are more likely.
  • As far as buying shoes for babies, they will need their first pair of shoes once they start to walk to protect their feet from any hazards on the ground. When buying baby shoes, make sure their feet are properly measured. Be sure the soles are flexible and nonslip, have good padding, and have good closures (easy to put the shoe on, but not so easy that the shoes fall off).

Put Your Feet in Good Hands

Heel pain, foot pain, bunions, hammertoes, and other foot deformities are just some of the conditions that Podiatrists at Step + Stride Podiatry can treat.

If you are concerned about your feet call us today.

 

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