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January 5, 2009
UPDATE NEWS
Make Sure The Shoe
Fits Before You Wear It: 10 Ways to Avoid
Carla walked 45 minutes
a day, every day, as part of her exercise regime. After two
years of walking she began to notice her right foot hurt and she
was always adjusting her laces. A visit to the family doctor
resulted in her going to the last place she thought he'd send
her a shoe store.
It turned out that after three children and as a natural part of
aging, my shoes were now almost a half-size too small.?
Her solution was simple: new sneakers, fitted by a professional.
Many people suffer for years without realizing their pain is
caused by improperly fitted shoes and that's why it's important
consumers be aware of how to choose footwear.
According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, 'One
in six persons or 43.1 million people in the U.S. have foot
problems. Thirty-six percent regard their foot problems as
serious enough to warrant medical attention.'
Here are some tips to keep your tootsies happy and pain free.
1. Have your feet measured before you make a shoe purchase. Feet
get larger as we grow older, have children and gain weight. If
you wore a size 8 in your 20s, chances are you'll be an 8-
and-a-half in your 40s. Make sure you measure both feet, since
most of us have one foot larger than the other. Always purchase
shoes to fit the largest foot.
2. Try both shoes on and walk in them before you buy. Sizes
vary, as do styles and shoe shapes. A size 8 in one brand might
fit perfectly, while a 7- and half in another is too loose in
the heel.
3. Your feet swell during the day, so make sure you only shop
for shoes in the evening.
4. There should be a three-eighths to .5 inch space between your
longest toe and the end of the shoe.
5. The ball of your foot should fit comfortably into the widest
part of the shoe.
6. Before buying shoes of any kind ensure that the heel fits
well and there is no slippage.
7. Look for shoes that are similar in shape to your feet. Some
brands and styles are narrower than others, or have a narrow
heel.
8. High heels can cause not only foot pain, but posture problems
and back pain, as well. For these reasons women should avoid
high heels. If you must wear them, never go over 2- and-a-half
inches in heel height.
9. Always buy shoes that fit now. Shoes do not stretch and there
is no such thing as 'breaking them in'.
10. Wear the same type of socks or nylons you will be wearing
with the shoe. If you're purchasing sneakers, wear athletic
socks; For high heels, wear nylons during the fitting session..
By Cathi Stevenson
For more information on foot care and common foot problems,
visit:
http://www.aofas.org/
http://www.aaos.org/
About the Author
Cathi Stevenson is a former editor and journalist who has sold
more than 2000 articles world-wide. Her eBook "How To Publish &
Market Your eBook For Just $5" made the publisher's best
sellers' list within months of its release. Learn how she did it
with tips from the Author's Cafe Newsletter. Sign up at:
http://www.authorscafe.com. Cathi also owns the highly
successful book cover design company: Book Cover Express.
http://www.bookcoverexpress.com
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