Bringing in old shoes when you're buying new ones can be helpful if you have a knowledgeable salesperson. She can evaluate the wear patterns to help you get a better fit as well as a style that will compensate for the stresses you place on shoes.
What are your shoes trying to tell you? Here are the basic wear patterns:
 Wear on the ball of the foot:
Your heel tendons may be too tight. Stretch with heel raises.
 Wear on the inner sole:
You pronate or turn in. Inner liners or orthotic supports may help.
 Toe shaped ridges on the upper:
Shoes are too small or you have hammertoes.
 Outer sole wear:
You turn out. Orthotics may help.
 A bulge and wear to the side of the big toe:
A too-narrow fit or you have a bunion.
 Wear on the upper, above the toes:
The front of your shoe is too low.
Dr. Charles Morelli is a Board Certified Foot Surgeon and is certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery. This certification increases the standards and criteria a specialist must meet in order to be considered competent. Dr. Morelli has achieved the highest level of professionalism for Podiatric Board Certification. He has successfully passed the required National Board Exam and has completed a special credentialing process to validate recognition by insurance companies and hospitals. His podiatric privileges include medical and surgical foot management and the treatment of disease, deformities, and trauma |
