PODIATRIST PROVIDES BOOT BUYING TIPS

The words "podiatrist-approved" and "cute" are oxymorons, so I asked a podiatrist how to keep my feet safe and my footwear functional. Of utmost importance is heel height, says Yolanda Ragland, DPM, a New York City-based podiatrist, foot surgeon, and founder of FixYourFeet.com. "Wearing a completely flat boot is not good for the foot because it can cause plantar fasciitis and provides no support for the arch," says Dr. Ragland.

 

Dr. Yolanda Ragland

 

"Wearing a boot with a heel that is too high is not good because you can wind up getting pain in the ball of the foot—you’re increasing your chances of ankle sprains and plain-old stress in the foot in general." You'll also want to consider taking this personalized approach with respect to a shoe's support. "If you have a high-arched foot, look for a boot with a high arch, or add inserts," Dr. Ragland suggests. "If you have a low arch, make sure the arch of the boot is not too high.”

 

Source: Erin Bunch, MSN Lifestyle [9/25/20]

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News