When dealing with foot pain, a podiatrist can trace the source back to the shoes the patient has been wearing. The absence of support and defective fit in their shoes may lead to plantar fasciitis, which occurs when the connective tissue within the base of your foot becomes inflamed.
The feet bear the burden of carrying the body's weight. At the same time, shoes support the feet and protect them from external dangers. With the wrong shoes, you can experience lifelong medical complications.
Points to Consider When Buying Shoes
There are many kinds of shoes, but not every shoe properly supports the foot and ankle. Patients should choose shoes according to function rather than fashion. Below are factors to consider when selecting shoes:
Size
Buying a shoe that fits well is a good way to prevent blisters or injury. The patient should always try on the shoe with their larger foot since feet are often different sizes. The patient can also consider buying and trying on the shoe in the evening when there may be swelling from use throughout the day. This will help them to know if the shoe they purchased will still be comfortable enough to walk in at the end of a long day.
According to podiatrists, people with differently sized feet, due to conditions like arthritis and diabetes or injuries, should wear more width and depth shoes.
Security
The right shoe should have a way to secure it to the patient's foot. It can either have straps, laces, or buckles to avoid straining the patient's foot muscles when it loosens.
Shape
Pointy shoes may cause bunions and lead to pain while walking. Podiatrists advise looking for shoes with a broad toe area to allow more room while walking or running to prevent pressure injuries.
Breathability
A good shoe should allow ample airflow to the foot to avoid too much sweat, which can cause discomfort. The patient should look for shoes with a breathable upper fabric to help manage moisture and odor.
Arch Support and Flex Point
Foot arches are unique to each person so the foot's arch needs to feel supported as the patient increases their mileage. Arch support allows the big toe joint more mobility and promotes proper alignment.
If the patient's knees, shins, or ankles hurt during or after a wall or run, they may want to replace their shoes to avoid injuring their feet.
Shoes a Podiatrist Recommends
Podiatrists recommend looking for shoes with arch support, proper cushioning, and shock absorption. They should be able to keep the patient's feet warm during cold weather.
Walking around in socks or barefoot on bare floors can cause various foot issues due to lack of support. Here are examples of recommended shoes;
- Vionic relax slippers
- Orthofeet charlotte slippers
- Tempur-pedic windsock
- Dearfoams fireside slide
- Adidas puremotion
- Vionic lynez slipper
- Skechers Gowalk Lounge
- Glerups wool slip-ons
Podiatrists recommend these shoes for comfort in the house.
Running Shoes
Because certain foot types are more prone to foot discomfort and injuries, appropriate athletic shoes can maintain foot health. Wearing the wrong shoes may lead to low performance. Shoes designed to compensate for the impact of feet can help prevent injuries and improve structural alignment. Examples are:
- Brooks, beast 20
- Hoka one, Clifton 7 road-running shoes
- Asics, Gel Nimbus 24
- Mizuno
- Nike
- On, cloudflow
These tend to have a flatter sole that is more uniform to provide support throughout the foot.
Work Shoes
Working in a field that increases the chance of injuring one's feet requires safety shoes. Examples are;
- Brooks
- Asics
- Rockport
- Merrell
- New balance
Safety shoes protect your feet and can reduce the severity of injuries that the person may acquire.
The Perfect Shoe
There is no perfect shoe, but the best thing one can do is to follow the recommendations given by podiatrists and choose the right fit for themselves. A podiatrist can help you find a shoe that works for you. They can help you to care for your feet and ankle to revert to your normal life again.
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