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Foot Support and Comfortable Shoes
Find the best ways to relieve your foot ailments and keep moving in comfort |
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Foot support is paramount for overall proper foot health. If you have problem feet, your foot support level could be the reason why, as ill-fitting, poorly designed shoes negatively impact foot support, causing such conditions as arch pain, knee pain, metatarslagia, flat feet and more.
Cushioned, roomy support shoes, however, can provide you with miles of foot support. |
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| The Ideal Shoe for Foot Support |
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A therapeutic shoe should provide foot support. Remember to look for the following characteristics in a shoe designed for foot support and comfort:
- Firm heel counter
- Wide enough toe box to accommodate toes without pinching them
- Semi-rigid or rigid shank
- Removable inner sole
- Long vamp
- Heel measuring between ¾ - 1½ inches
Remember: Good foot support means that shoes hold onto the foot, not the other way around. An adjustable shoe with Velcro® can be a great way to fit problem feet and improve your overall foot support. |
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| People with Foot Ailments Can Find Foot Support |
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- Shoes for diabetics and those with swollen feet should be quite roomy and provide good foot support and comfort.
If you have heel pain and need shoes for plantar fasciitis, add over-the-counter arch supports to your shoes for added foot support and comfort. If this doesn't help alleviate pain, visit a podiatrist to be fitted for custom orthotics.
Other features to consider in a shoe that also provides foot support 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 foot support and protection.
- Firm compression EVA midsole.
- Flared outsole to enhance foot stability.
- Polyurethane rocker sole to reduce ball-of-foot pain, absorb shock and offer extra foot support and comfort.
- Breathable leather upper.
Tips for Buying Shoes that Provide the Best Foot Support
1. Never go out to buy new shoes that provide foot support first thing in the morning. The feet swell as the day goes on, and your support shoes need to accommodate this added size.
2. Always break in new shoes that provide foot support at home on carpeting.
3. Do not expect shoes that offer foot support 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 support.
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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| Disclaimer for Health Content Pages |
FootSmart lower body health condition content pages describe general principles of healthcare that should not in any event be construed as specific instructions for individual consumers. This material is not intended as a guide to self-medication or as a substitute for proper medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. This healthcare content is for reference only and should not be used to determine treatment for specific medical conditions – only a healthcare provider can do that.
You should discuss the information provided with a podiatrist, physician or other licensed healthcare professional, and make sure to read any product information (including package inserts) regarding dosage, precautions, warnings, interactions and contraindications before administering or using any device, support, brace, compression hosiery, shoes intended for use by diabetics, skincare product, herb, vitamin or supplement discussed on this site.
Proper treatment of lower body health conditions depends upon a number of factors, including, but not limited to, your medical history, diet, lifestyle and medications that may be taking. Your healthcare provider can best assess and address your individual healthcare needs. |
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