Shoes play a significant role in our everyday lives. However, we rarely contemplate the potential benefits they offer or the harm they may cause. During our youth, we often ensure that our feet are properly measured and fitted with suitable shoes. Yet, as adults, how many of us can claim to have revaluated the fit of our footwear?
Our shoe size is stored in our mental catalogue of significant numbers in life. However, unlike constants such as our birth date, our shoe size is more flexible than we might assume. Just like the sizing of clothing, shoe sizes can vary greatly between different brands.
If you happen to be wearing ill-fitting shoes, you will soon realize the negative impact they can have on your foot health. It is possible that you have already encountered this issue first hand. Most individuals have a pair of shoes tucked away in their closet that they avoid wearing due to the discomfort and blisters they cause. In all likelihood, those shoes do not truly fit you. Blisters serve as a prominent sign indicating whether our shoes are suitable for us or not.
Failure to consider a poor fit can result in the development of a callus, or even worse, a corn. Furthermore, wearing shoes that are too tight can constrict your foot to the extent of causing nerve damage. If you have ever experienced a burning sensation, tingling, or numbness while wearing your shoes, it is highly likely that you are wearing the wrong shoes. Properly fitting footwear can significantly improve your foot health.
To gain further insight into the criteria for fitting your own shoes, we recommend scheduling an appointment with one of our podiatrists.