If you end your day with tired, aching feet, chances are your shoes are contributing to the problem. Years of ill fitting shoes can create heel pain, bunions, hammertoes, calluses and even back problems. Yet, foot pain is preventable with the right shoes.

     Only a reputable dealer who understands what constitutes real support will carry the right shoes. It's imperative for both feet to be measured properly - the toes, the ball of the foot and the foot shape. As we age, we need more toe room and a better heel fit to insure stability and comfort. Shoes are not supposed to hurt and if they do, it is not the right shoe for you.

     Of course, it is normal for our feet to change over time. The arches get weaker which causes our feet to elongate. The room inside the shoe must be distributed correctly in order to avoid stress. Better fitting brands are available in 50 plus widths and sizes per style. Yet, most stores unfortunately will only carry selected size runs that they can sell the most.

     Genuine orthopedic shoes are made the way shoes used to be made with firmness in the arch, heel support and cushion to contour your feet and promote proper balance and comfort. Genuine orthopedic shoes will allow you to be more sure footed and provide stability. The right shoes will help your entire body - not just your feet. Our ankles, knees, hips, and back also depend on being provided the proper foundation.

     Indeed, many people benefit from added stability in their shoes, whether it be custom or pre molded orthotics. Orthopedic shoes offer excellent support where by adding orthotics may or may not be necessary. Each individual shoe can also be different. Many people with flat feet or stability and or comfort issues will benefit from orthotics which can offer a better contoured foot bed. An orthotic will work best when combined with proper fitting shoes.

     Of course, we all want to look as good as possible! Today many extra support shoes are very stylish and smart looking! We can feel good and look good without sacrificing our health! Visit Sandler's Shoes today!

This article appeared in the Northwest Indiana Times on September 20, 2012.



FACTS ABOUT YOUR FEET

You have a total of 26 bones, 33 joints and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments in each foot. In addition, each human foot contains about 250,000 sweat glands!

If you sometimes feel like one shoe fits better than the other, it’s not your imagination. One foot is usually larger than the other. It’s actual rare to have feet that are the same size. If the difference is noticeable, buy shoes for the larger foot.

There are tremendous benefits of walking, but did you know that the average person will walk around 115,000 miles in a lifetime? That’s about 8,000-10,000 steps a day. To that into perspective, 115,000 miles is more than four times around the Earth.

Speaking of walking, when you walk, each time you lift your heel, your toes are carrying one of half of your body weight.

Too many people experience foot problems in their lifetime. So take care of your feet! Keep your feet in better quality shoes that can be sized properly and wear the styles that make your individual feet happy all day.

                                               

            LIFE IS SHORT.             

WEAR COMFORTABLE SHOES.