Trying on Those Christmas Shoes

With all of the new shoes that were under the tree this year, now comes all of the trying on to see how things fit. So, how about those new shoes, are the squeezing against your toes, are they pinching the tips of your tootsies or are they rubbing blisters on your heels? If any of these things are true of your new shoes then you may not have the right size. When you put your new shoes on they should feel snug around the edges so they aren’t slipping, but not snug to the point that they are causing blisters.

Many of us are raised believing that shoes need to be broken in, however, you find the perfect fitting shoes, you will never have to break in your shoes. They will just feel great from the get go. But, what happens if those shoes aren’t fitting well? If they are too tiny, then you definitely need to grab yourself a bigger size and the same can be said if they are too big, because you don’t want to slip out and trip and fall. If your shoes are slipping just a little bit, there is padding you can put under the tongue of the shoe to keep you from slipping. This can make a big difference for something as simple as slipping.

Now, if you are someone who has always struggled with finding shoes that would fit properly, then Dr. Wachtel would be more than happy to help you get properly measured for length and width. He will also be able to suggest particular shoe brands that would be best for your foot type to prevent you from having pain. A big addition that can be made for your shoe is an orthotic to help your foot sit in its proper position. This will help prevent your foot from sitting extremely flat and will provide support to your foot to prevent calluses and pain.

If you have been having trouble with foot pain and fitting shoes, Dr. Wachtel would be more than happy to see you. His offices serve the Wilmington, North Billerica and Stoneham, Massachusetts areas. We are also happy to announce our two new offices in North Andover located at 451 Andover St. Suite 300, North Andover MA 01845 and in Methuen located at 87 Jackson St, Methuen, MA 01835.