It is estimated that in an average lifetime, we use our feet to walk the equivalent of five times the circumference of the earth. Yet we rarely give our feet -- and our footwear -- much attention beyond aesthetics.
Shoes may be in fact the most important part of an individual’s attire, as no other article of clothing must fit so precisely and perform critical mechanical functions such as transferring body weight.
In addition, falls - which can have dire consequences in the elderly - are most frequent among those with poorly fitting footwear.
These 10 Problems Can Happen Because of Tight Shoes
Dressing your best on occasions is definitely on everyone’s checklist. However, going through all those tough combinations of dress and shoes is not easy. It becomes even more painful when the shoes or heels cramp your feet and you feel uncomfortable in your footwear. This feeling is not only painful but can also give rise to major foot problems.
Skin Problems due to Tight Footwear
Foot Ulcers
Soreness
Athlete's Foot
Blisters
Corns and Calluses
Switch up your footwear!
Alternate your shoes daily. Avoid wearing the same shoes for more than four to five days. Rotating your footwear reduces the overuse of a muscle group or set of joints.
“You only get one set of feet in this lifetime, it’s important to take care of them properly. The sacrifice of wearing the latest fad in shoe wear is not worth the health risk of permanent foot deformities with accompanying knee or hip pain.”
Learn more ways to keep your feet in top shape.
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