Shoe Do's
*Shoes should bend where the toes bend, therefore making it work
with your foot.
*Shoes should be made of soft leather and have a heel height
of 1 1/2 inches or less.
*Shoes should be broad and deep in the toe area - custom molded
or extra depth shoes may be advisable
* Shoes should be shaped to correspond with the shape of the
foot.
*Shoes should be broken in gradually, in order to avoid painful
blisters, etc.
*If feet are insensitive, use fingers to check for proper fit
or have a foot care specialist assess.
*Seams and straps on shoes should be placed to avoid pressure
areas.
*Feet tend to swell in the afternoon, a second pair of shoes may
be necessary.
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Shoe Don'ts
* Dress shoes should not be used when taking long walks.
* Shoes that are larger or smaller than your feet should be avoided.
* Slippers, sandals and loafers provide very little support.
So avoid these types of shoes.
* Avoid high heels.
* Shoes with narrow toes cause unnecessary pain, and lead to
problems in the long run.
* Avoid shoes that don't provide arch support - the arches are
what stabilize your feet in the walking
cycle.
* Do not ignore the swelling in your feet - if shoes feel too
tight, do not wear those shoes.
* Do not ignore the feeling of an improper fitting shoe - the
pain and the problems it will cause aren't worth it. See
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