Wrong Type of Shoes Is Primary Cause of Most Foot Problems: Canadian Podiatrist
According to Dr. Tracy Andrews, a podiatrist for 26 years, one of the worst things we can do for our feet is to wear the wrong type of shoes. "Wearing completely inadequate footwear is the primary cause of most foot problems. If shoes don't fit correctly, they cause corns, calluses, and ingrown toenails. If they don't have proper support, they cause strain of immediate muscle groups. For the most part, we just wear the wrong footwear," Andrews said.
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With sandal season just around the corner, Andrews highly recommends avoiding flip-flops, really high-heeled shoes, and slip-ons. "If you only wear them once in a while, for the vast majority, that's okay," said Andrews. "For heels, it's best to wear a wedge that is 1.5 inches high or less. If a shoe hangs onto your foot and has ankle straps, it is much better than anything you slip into. It doesn't matter if it's a $2 or $200 flip-flop, if you have to claw your toes to hang on to them, in the long term, that's bad for your feet."
Source: The Brandon Sun [4/9/16]
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