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| Wear Proper Shoes to Maintain Good Foot Care |
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Foot care is paramount for overall proper foot health. If you have problem feet, you need to implement a better foot care regimen.
If you want to follow a good foot care plan, you first need to look at your shoes. Poorly designed shoes can reduce your overall level of foot comfort, contribute to such conditions as bunions, corns and calluses, and irritate sensitive, diabetic or swollen feet. Cushioned, roomy support shoes, however, can help provide you with the proper foot care you need. |
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| The Ideal Support Shoe for Good Foot Care |
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A therapeutic shoe should provide dependable foot care. Remember to look for the following characteristics in a shoe designed for superior foot care 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: If you want to maintain good foot care, make sure your shoes hold onto the foot, and not the other way around. An adjustable support shoe with Velcro® can be a great way to fit problem feet and improve your overall level of foot care. |
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| People with Foot Ailments Can Maintain Good Foot Care |
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- Foot Care Tip #1: If you have diabetes and/or swollen feet, buy roomy shoes as part of your foot care regimen. Oxfords, for example, are good support shoes that – with their added-depth fit – can accommodate even the fifth toe.
- Foot Care Tip #2: If you have bunions, buy shoes with spandex stretch uppers to maintain good foot care. The extra room and stretchable uppers will cut down on pinching and friction that can irritate painful bunions even further.
- Foot Care Tip #3: If you have heel pain and need shoes for plantar fasciitis, add over-the-counter arch supports to your shoes to improve your overall foot care level. If this doesn’t help alleviate pain, visit a podiatrist to be fitted for custom orthotics.
Other features to consider in good support shoes that can help improve your level of foot care include:
- Padded collar and tongue to protect sensitive areas, reduce irritation and secure the fit.
- 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.
- Plastizote foam lining that molds to the foot to reduce pressure points and provide customized comfort and protection.
- Firm compression EVA midsole.
- Flared outsole to enhance foot stability.
- Polyurethane rocker sole to reduce ball-of-foot pain and absorb shock.
- Breathable leather upper.
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| Tips for Buying New Support Shoes to Improve Your Overall Level of Foot Care |
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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 the best foot care possible.
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 if you want shoes that provide good foot care.
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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