· A healthy shoe is a shoe that is shaped like your foot. That generally means a shoe that has a roomy, rounded or square toe box (the area of the shoe over the toes).
· The shoe should be made of a buttery soft material that has some give, like glove leathers.
· Flat shoes (with a heel height of 1 inch or less) are the healthiest shoes for your feet. If you must wear a high heel, we suggest that you keep to a heel height of 2 inches or less, limit them to three hours at a time and take them off coming to and from work, dinner or church.
· Look for soles that are shock absorbing and skid resistant, such as rubber rather than smooth leather.
· Avoid shoes that have seams over areas of pain, such as a bunion.
· Avoid shoes with heavy rubber soles that curl over the top of the toe area (such as seen on some running shoes), as they can catch on carpets and cause an accidental fall.
· Laced, rather than slip-on shoes, provide a more secure fit and can accommodate insoles, orthotic devices and braces.
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. |
