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| Find Foot Comfort in Good Support Shoes |
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Foot comfort is paramount for overall proper foot health. If you have problem feet, your foot comfort level could be the reason why, as ill-fitting, poorly designed shoes reduce your overall foot comfort, contributing to such conditions as bunions, corns and calluses and irritating sensitive, diabetic or swollen feet.
Cushioned, roomy support shoes, however, can provide you with miles of foot comfort.
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| The Ideal Support Shoe for Foot Comfort |
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A therapeutic shoe should provide foot comfort. Remember to look for the following characteristics in a shoe designed for foot comfort and support:
- A firm heel counter
- A wide enough toe box to accommodate toes without pinching them
- A semi-rigid or rigid shank
- A removable inner sole
- A long vamp
- A heel measuring between ¾ - 1½ inches
Remember: Good foot comfort means that shoes hold onto the foot, not the other way around. An adjustable support shoe with Velcro® can be a great way to fit problem feet and improve your foot comfort. |
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| People with Foot Ailments Can Find Foot Comfort |
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- Shoes for diabetics and those with swollen feet should be quite roomy and provide good foot comfort. Oxfords, for example, are good support shoes that – with their added-depth fit – can accommodate even the fifth toe, providing extra foot comfort.
- Shoes for bunions should have spandex stretch uppers for additional foot comfort.
- If you have heel pain and need shoes for plantar fasciitis, add over-the-counter arch supports to your shoes for added foot comfort. If this doesn’t help alleviate pain, visit a podiatrist to be fitted for custom orthotics. And don’t forget to bring your good support shoes with you.
Other features to consider in a good support shoe that also provides foot comfort include:
- A padded collar and tongue to protect sensitive areas, reduce irritation and secure the fit.
- A rubber outsole to aid with slip resistance.
- Interchangeable removable insoles to aid with perspiration problems and accommodate any orthotic devices.
- Velcro® to provide good closure.
- A plastizote foam lining that molds to the foot to reduce pressure points and provide customized foot comfort and protection.
- A firm compression EVA midsole.
- A flared outsole to enhance foot stability.
- A polyurethane rocker sole to reduce ball-of-foot pain, absorb shock and offer extra foot comfort.
- Breathable leather upper.
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| Tips for Buying New Support Shoes for the Best in Foot Comfort |
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Bunions are most commonly treated and prevented with some simple adjustments to your shoes. Follow these steps to help alleviate bunions and bunion pain:
1. Never go out to buy new support shoes first thing in the morning. The feet swell as the day goes on, and your support shoes need to accommodate this added size to provide you with good foot comfort.
2. Always break in new orthopedic shoes at home on carpeting.
3. Do not expect support shoes to stretch. If the shoe does not fit, do not wear it. You should have a thumb-length space at the toe end of the shoe beyond the longest toe for the best in foot comfort.
Information on foot, leg and lower body health conditions provided by The Podiatry Institute, dedicated to advancing the standard of care in podiatric medicine and its effects on muscoskeletal health. |
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