Wearing shoes that are too narrow for your feet can not only be extremely uncomfortable and painful, but also cause unpleasant foot conditions, such as ingrown toenails, Morton’s neuroma, corns, calluses and metatarsalgia, or worsen existing ones, such as bunions and hammertoes. If you’re experiencing any of these conditions,...
To explain what orthopedic shoes are, we should first consider why we need to wear shoes at all. The reason, of course, is that shoes protect our feet from objects which may hurt us. They are an important barrier to foot injuries such as punctures, cuts, scrapes, burns and even...
Shoes for tarsal tunnel syndrome should have good arch support, cushioning, sturdy heel counter, extra depth and firm midsole and outer sole. Before I explain why, let’s jump straight into my list of the best shoes for tarsal tunnel. If you want to learn about the syndrome and how to...
I fell in love with hiking during the pandemic, since it was pretty much the only activity I could do during lockdown and social distancing. Now, I‘m not talking about climbing Mount Everest, but just being outdoors surrounded by untouched nature was enough to unwind me and provide my body...
Choosing Walking Shoes for Seniors Like other parts of our body, our feet are not immune to the changes that arise with getting older. As the body ages, it goes through physiological changes that make seniors more susceptible to foot pain and foot problems. In fact, one out of...
Don't ignore your toes when they cry out for help. The world can be cruel to them, especially when they have to face it in ill-fitting shoes. What your toes actually need is the correct environment for them to fit without being squeezed, move about freely and proper protection, which...
If you ever experienced foot pain, you know how debilitating it can be or, at the very least, how it can get in the way of your daily routine and keep you away from doing the things you love. The question is, how do you relieve foot pain? Shop for...
"It's just arthritis doc," I hear often in the office from patients in pain. Chances are if you are older or have parents or grandparents who are older, many of them complain about their arthritis. It is believed that in the US, about 24% of the population suffers from some...
Just like good shoes, good boots need to be designed with features that will have you walking comfortably and pain free no matter what you do. However, there are additional features to consider if you are purchasing boots. What are the most comfortable men’s boots? Best Casual boots for...
Whether we like it or not, many women have wide feet and need extra wide width shoes. But, too often this leaves them with limited choices, as shoes come in only standard widths. Or do they? Luckily, today, women can have it all with stylish wide width options that...
When you work long hours or simply spend most of your day on your feet, you come to expect foot pain and discomfort as an inevitable consequence. But, when this foot pain starts to interfere with how well you work and prevents you from going about your daily activities, you...
Being able to walk and maintaining stability can be very challenging when you have MS, but the right shoes can help. That’s why we’ve prepared a list of some of the best shoes for people with MS. If you want to learn more about the disease, how it affects your...
By Dr. Steven Gershman, DPM So, you are about to purchase new shoes and have heard about neutral vs. overpronation shoes. Which do I buy? Which is better? What do I need? Does it really matter? Let's start with a short tutorial on what exactly is pronation, what causes overpronation,...
Why does someone with diabetes need special socks? While not all diabetics are required to wear diabetic socks, people with diabetes have sensitive feet and suffer from various foot conditions and need to protect their feet more than others. Diabetic socks have unique design features, not...
Few of us are strangers to lower back pain. In fact, as many as 80 percent of people have back pain at some point in their lives and half of all workers experience back pain symptoms each year, according to the American Chiropractic Association. Not only that, but back pain...
For some people, eliminating 100% of their foot pain is not always possible with just wearing good and proper fitting shoes, no matter how great they are. So, what are other measures you can take in order to feel great on your feet and find relief? This is where orthotic...
Bunions are very common, but that does not mean they are a trivial issue. When bunions are severe, they can evolve into a debilitating condition and even require surgery. If you have bunions, there are quite a few things you can do to prevent them from deteriorating. What is a...
Almost one-quarter of people deal with foot pain at some point. Nagging foot pain can make it challenging to enjoy activities, hobbies, and spending time with loved ones. Heel spurs are one cause of foot pain that can be indicative of other foot problems such as plantar fasciitis. Often, your...
Walking is the most basic activity we perform on a daily basis. Some of us are more active and walk as a “sport” for conditioning and endurance, while others engage in this activity as necessary movement to carry out our daily needs. Regardless of the reason and motivation, we want...
37.3 million Americans live with diabetes. That's a little more than 1 in 10 of your US friends, neighbors, coworkers, and loved ones. Half of US diabetics also live with nerve damage caused by peripheral neuropathy. Common symptoms include tingling, numbness, extreme sensitivity and pain in the feet and legs....
