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Foot Care

Tips For Making Sure Your Shoes Fit

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The following tips are from the National Institutes of Health:

  • Shoe size may change as you age so always have your feet measured before buying shoes. The best time to measure your feet is at the end of the day when your feet are largest.
  • Most of us have one foot that is larger than the other; fit your shoe to your larger foot.
  • Don't buy shoes by the size without trying them on first. The size marked inside the shoe may not fit you.
  • Walk in the shoes to make sure they feel right.
  • Choose a shoe that is shaped like your foot. Styles like high heels or pointed toes can hurt feet.
  • Stand up when trying on shoes to make sure there is about 1/2 inch between your toe and the end of the shoe.
  • Make sure the ball of your foot fits comfortably into the widest part of the shoe.
  • The heel of the shoe should not slide up and down on your heel when you walk.
  • Soles should give solid footing and not slip. Thick soles cushion your feet when walking on hard surfaces.
  • Don't buy shoes that feel too tight and hope that they will stretch.
  • The upper part of the shoes should be made of a soft, bendable material to match the shape of your foot.
  • Low-heeled shoes are more comfortable, safer, and less damaging than high-heeled shoes.


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