Choosing Shoes to Help Prevent Foot Problems - Toronto Podiatrist<br /><br />Sheldon Nadal Doctor of Podiatric Medicine discusses How to Select Shoes and Foot Health <br />http://www.footcare.net<br /><br />Examining old shoes before buying new ones can help you evaluate your wear patterns and buy new shoes with a better fit and style that compensates for the stresses you place on shoes.<br /><br />What are your shoes trying to tell you? Here is a translation of basic wear patterns:<br />• A bulge and wear to the side of the big toe means too-narrow fit or you have a bunion.<br />• Outer sole wear means you turn your foot out. Orthotics may help.<br />• Toe-shaped ridges on the upper means your shoes are too small or you have hammertoes.<br />• Wear on the ball of the foot means your heel tendons may be too tight.<br />• Wear on the inner sole means you pronate or turn your foot inward. Inner liners or orthotics may help.<br />• Wear on the upper, above the toes means the front of your shoe is too low.<br />Visit our website: http://www.footcare.net
