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How to Select Proper Casual or Work Footwear
Patients often have difficulty finding supportive, comfortable shoes for work and casual wear. Sneakers are the best in terms of support and comfort, but are not always a realistic option. Shoe stores are full of nice looking dress and casual shoes, but how do you know which ones are going to support your feet and not cause you pain? Get measured. Many people are wearing the wrong
Do the twist test. Grab the front and rear of the shoe and try to twist it. A little give is ok, but a supportive shoe should not twist like a sponge. Do the fold test. Grab the front and rear of the shoe and try to fold it in half. If you can touch the toe area to the heel area, it is not a supportive shoe. Don’t forget arch support. The arch support of the footbed should match the height of your arch. The best shoes have removable inserts, which allow you to customize the support to your feet. Many shoe stores sell orthotics that are made for dress or casual shoes and come in varying arch heights. We recommend going to a reputable local shoe store to have your feet properly measured. Your therapist at Carlson Therapy Network can also assess your shoes and recommend which properly support your feet.
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size shoe (often too small). Go to a
local shoe store and have them measure your feet. The best time of day to shop for shoes is the afternoon,
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because your feet swell as the day goes on. Getting measured will also tell you if you need a wide or narrow shoe. No heels. High heels put stress on every joint from your spine to your feet. High heels are not good for your body and can cause real damage to your joints and soft tissue. Wedges or platforms are not better than pumps - it is all about the angle of the foot in the shoe. Our therapists recommend a maximum of 1” heel height.
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