Are Shoes With Orthopedic Features for You?

Many people suffering from foot problems often need shoes with orthopedic features – and just don’t know it. FootSmart has teamed with The Podiatry Institute to help you decide whether or not buying a pair of shoes with orthopedic features will help relieve your foot pain.

FLAT FEET: If you have flat feet, look for shoes with orthopedic features such as:

• Arch support to help raise your collapsed foot arch.
• Added-depth so that you can add in extra arch supports if needed.

BALL-OF-FOOT PAIN: If you have ball-of-foot pain (metatarsalgia), you should think about abandoning tight shoes or shoes that put pressure on the ball of the foot (such as high heels), and instead opt for shoes with orthopedic features. Just making the change to shoes with orthopedic features will help relieve the pain. You can also try adding metatarsal pads and cushioned insoles to shoes with orthopedic features to provide extra comfort.

BUNIONS: If you have a bunion, look for shoes with orthopedic features such as a wide toe box. Shoes with this orthopedic feature help prevent chafing and friction that can make bunion pain worse. Many people, mainly women, develop bunions from wearing tight or high-heeled shoes and don’t want to abandon fashion for comfort. FootSmart fortunately carries many styles of good-looking shoes with orthopedic features that can help relieve pain.

HAMMERTOES: Here is another condition that can be treated by finding shoes with orthopedic features like a wide toe box. The extra room in the toe area included in many shoes with orthopedic attributes gives toes room to spread out, and also helps prevent the rubbing that can cause pain and calluses.

Visit FootSmart to shop a wide selection of shoes with orthopedic features. Many top brands carry shoes with orthopedic attributes, including:

• Kumfs has dressy women’s shoes with orthopedic features.
• Romika makes many clogs, slippers and casual shoes with orthopedic features.
• Drew is known for its shoes with orthopedic features like added-depth.
• Propet makes casual shoes with orthopedic features that ensure walking comfort.

Find many more brands and styles of shoes with orthopedic features to keep you moving in comfort. Click here to see all shoes with orthopedic features for both men and women.

Information on foot and lower body health conditions and solutions – like wearing shoes with orthopedic features – provided by The Podiatry Institute, dedicated to advancing the standard of care in podiatric medicine and its effects on muscoskeletal health.