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Shoes are more than a sense of style.
Poorly fitting shoes can cause bunions, corns, calluses, hammertoes, plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, and more. Finding the proper shoes and making sure they fit are important for keeping your feet and your body happy.
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So how do you find the right shoes?
1. Have your feet measured. Don't rely on the fact you've been the same size over a period of time. Also keep in mind most people have one foot that is larger than the other, so make sure you have BOTH feet measured.
2. It's best to measure your feet at the end of the day when your feet are the largest. Your feet will swell and settle some throughout the day.
3. Make sure the shoe fits your foot comfortably. Don’t plan on shoes stretching over time. They should fit well when you buy them.
4. Your shoes should have enough depth to fit your toes, especially if you have hammertoes or other conditions. Shoes with too small of a toe box will cause rubbing which sometimes lead to sores and calluses. Once standing, make sure there is 3/8" or 1/2" (about the width of your finger) between your longest toe (usually the second toe) and the end of the shoe.
5. Always stand and walk a bit in the shoes to see if they fit well and don’t rub anywhere. Your heel should not slip or slide while walking.
1. Have your feet measured. Don't rely on the fact you've been the same size over a period of time. Also keep in mind most people have one foot that is larger than the other, so make sure you have BOTH feet measured.
2. It's best to measure your feet at the end of the day when your feet are the largest. Your feet will swell and settle some throughout the day.
3. Make sure the shoe fits your foot comfortably. Don’t plan on shoes stretching over time. They should fit well when you buy them.
4. Your shoes should have enough depth to fit your toes, especially if you have hammertoes or other conditions. Shoes with too small of a toe box will cause rubbing which sometimes lead to sores and calluses. Once standing, make sure there is 3/8" or 1/2" (about the width of your finger) between your longest toe (usually the second toe) and the end of the shoe.
5. Always stand and walk a bit in the shoes to see if they fit well and don’t rub anywhere. Your heel should not slip or slide while walking.
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Another important thing to keep in mind are the activities you'll be doing in your shoes.
Running shoes are specially designed to provide the proper cushioning at the heel. Basketball shoes are meant for basketball and may not be the best choice if you do a lot of walking.
Following these simple steps will help minimize your risk of shoe problems and foot problems.
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