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Choosing the Right Support Shoes for You
Opt for Support Shoes to Help Alleviate Painful Foot Aches |
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| If you have problem feet, your shoes could be the reason why, as many ill-fitting, poorly designed shoes contribute to such conditions as bunions, corns and calluses and can irritate sensitive, diabetic or swollen feet. Cushioned, roomy support shoes, however, can provide you with miles of comfort. |
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| The Ideal Support Shoe |
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A support shoe, including shoes for swollen feet, should have the following characteristics:
- A support shoe has a firm heel counter
- A supportive shoe has a wide enough toe box to accommodate toes without pinching them
- A support shoe has a semi-rigid or rigid shank
- A supportive shoe has a removable inner sole
- A support shoe has a long vamp
- A supportive shoe should have a heel measuring between ¾ - 1½ inches
Remember: Good support shoes hold onto the foot, not the other way around. Adjustable support shoes, like those with Velcro®, can be a great way to fit problem feet.
Support shoes for diabetics and those with swollen feet should be quite roomy. Oxfords, for example, are good support shoes that – with their added depth feature – can accommodate even the fifth toe. If you’re suffering from bunions, your support shoes should have spandex stretch uppers.
Other features to consider in good support shoes include:
- A padded collar and tongue to protect sensitive areas, reduce irritation and secure the fit are a good feature to look for when shopping for a support shoe.
- A rubber outsole to aid with slip resistance makes your support shoes even safer.
- Interchangeable, removable insoles to aid with perspiration problems and accommodate orthotics add even more to your support shoes.
- Support shoes with Velcro® provide good closure.
- A plastizote foam lining that molds to the foot reduces pressure points inside your support shoes and provides customized comfort and protection.
- A firm compression EVA midsole helps keep you comfortable inside your support shoes.
- A flared outsole enhances foot stability when you're wearing your support shoes.
- A polyurethane rocker sole in your support shoes helps to reduce ball-of-foot pain and absorb shock.
- Breathable leather uppers allow your feet to remain cool and comfortable whenever you wear your support shoes.
If you have heel pain and need support shoes to help relieve plantar fasciitis pain, and over-the-counter arch supports did not help alleviate your symptoms, visit a podiatrist to be fitted for custom orthotics. And don’t forget to bring your good support shoes with you. |
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| Tips for Buying New Support Shoes |
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1. If you need support shoes, never go out to buy new them 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 support 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. |
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| What to Buy: Purchasing Support Shoes |
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Therapeutic support shoes available at FootSmart include:
- Advance Support Shoes
- Drew Support Shoes
- Arcopedico Support Shoes
- Propet Support Shoes
- Softspots Support Shoes
Better dress support shoe brands include:
- Kumfs Support Shoes
- Softspots Support Shoes
- Arcopedico Support Shoes
- Hush Puppies Support Shoes
- Munro Support Shoes
Athletic support shoe brands that come in different widths include:
- Saucony Support Shoes
- Asics Support Shoes
- New Balance Support Shoes
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 muscoloskeletal health. |
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