Guide to Proper Shoewear

Did you know that your feet have 28 bones a piece? That means that you have 28 bones and all of the tendons, ligaments, nerves, veins and arteries that can all have something go wrong. That is a lot of problems that can happen in a small area. So, what can you do to protect your feet? We wear shoes every single day to help our feet manage the wear and tear that they receive. But, unfortunately, not all shoes are made equal. So, here are some tips on what you should look for in a pair of shoes.

First off, any pair of shoes that you can take and crinkle in your hands to where it just balls up on itself is not a shoe that will give you any support. So, any of those ballet slippers that you can think of that are just fabric and have no structure are really not good for your feet to walk around on all day.

Next, your sneakers should have a very sturdy base to them to where when you fold your shoes in half, they should only bend at one place and it should be a minimal fold. If your sneakers are folding up to the point they are just crumpling then you won’t be receiving the support you need for running and exercising.

Finally dress shoes should have extra depth to allow your feet room. So often, your dress shoes are too shallow and cause your feet to be pinched within them and cause a great deal of pain. You also need to make sure that if you are wearing heels that they do not slip up and down your heel causing you blisters. Blisters can lead to wounds and infection not to mention that your feet will be sore throughout your evening.

If you need help with a selection of shoes that will be best for your foot type, you should visit your podiatrist so that they can assess your foot type and determine the best shoe brands for you. If you live in the Boston or Stoneham, Massachusetts area, Dr. Wachtel would be more than happy to see you and help treat your calluses. We are also happy to announce our Methuen and North Andover offices located at 451 Andover St. Suite 300, North Andover MA 01845 and 87 Jackson St, Methuen, MA 01835. We also have an online shoe store with shoes that we suggest.