Our feet get the brunt of years of wear and tear which can wreck havoc on them. Disease, poor circulation, wearing shoes that don't fit right and even improperly trimmed toenails can cause all sorts of problems for our feet. Feet problems can even be a sign of more serious health conditions like diabetes, arthritis and even nerve and circulatory disorders.
Practicing good foot care can go a long way to preventing foot problems. Check your feet regularly and even have a family member look them over. It also helps to keep blood circulating in your feet by putting your feet up when sitting or laying down. Stretching, walking, gentle foot massage or a warm foot bath are all helpful after sitting for long periods of time. Try not to expose your feet to cold temperatures. Don't sit for long periods of time, especially with your legs crossed. Finally, don't smoke.
Practicing good foot care can go a long way to preventing foot problems. Check your feet regularly and even have a family member look them over. It also helps to keep blood circulating in your feet by putting your feet up when sitting or laying down. Stretching, walking, gentle foot massage or a warm foot bath are all helpful after sitting for long periods of time. Try not to expose your feet to cold temperatures. Don't sit for long periods of time, especially with your legs crossed. Finally, don't smoke.
As we grow older, the size of our feet change. It is always best to get your feet measured prior to buying shoes and to do so at the end of the day when your feet are at their largest.
Most of us have one foot that is larger than the other so it is always best to fit your shoes to your largest foot.
Do not select shoes by the size marked inside the shoe, but rather how it feels on your foot.
Select a shoe that is shaped like your foot.
During the fitting process, make sure there is enough room (3/8" - 1/2") for your longest toe at the end of each shoe when standing.
Make sure the ball of your foot fits comfortably into the widest part of the shoe.
Don't buy shoes that are too tight and expect them to stretch to fit.
Your heel should fit comfortably into the shoe with a minimum amount of slipping - the shoes should not ride up and down on your heel when you walk.
Walk in the shoes to make sure they fit and feel right. Then take them home and spend some time walking on the carpet to make sure the fit is a good one.
The upper part of the shoes should be made of a soft, flexible material to match the shape of your foot. Shoes made of leather can reduce the possibility of skin irritations. Soles should provide solid footing and not be slippery. Thick soles are a cushion for your feet when walking on hard surfaces. Shoes with a low heel are more comfortable, safer and less damaging than higher-heeled shoes.
Most of us have one foot that is larger than the other so it is always best to fit your shoes to your largest foot.
Do not select shoes by the size marked inside the shoe, but rather how it feels on your foot.
Select a shoe that is shaped like your foot.
During the fitting process, make sure there is enough room (3/8" - 1/2") for your longest toe at the end of each shoe when standing.
Make sure the ball of your foot fits comfortably into the widest part of the shoe.
Don't buy shoes that are too tight and expect them to stretch to fit.
Your heel should fit comfortably into the shoe with a minimum amount of slipping - the shoes should not ride up and down on your heel when you walk.
Walk in the shoes to make sure they fit and feel right. Then take them home and spend some time walking on the carpet to make sure the fit is a good one.
The upper part of the shoes should be made of a soft, flexible material to match the shape of your foot. Shoes made of leather can reduce the possibility of skin irritations. Soles should provide solid footing and not be slippery. Thick soles are a cushion for your feet when walking on hard surfaces. Shoes with a low heel are more comfortable, safer and less damaging than higher-heeled shoes.
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