PODIATRIST PROVIDES TIPS ON BUYING SHOES FOR BUNIONS

When it comes to running shoes, a comfortable fit is always important but it's even more critical when you have bunions. Mohammad Rimawi, DPM says, "A wide toe box will help alleviate some of those symptoms by accommodating for the boney bump caused by the bunion."

 

Dr. Mohammad Rimawi

 

Flexibility is another important feature, both in the toe box and around the shank. If a shoe is too stiff, your foot will rub and chafe more, causing pain and potential blistering, Dr. Rimawi explains. A flexible toe box, on the other hand, allows the big toe to move more freely while you run, helping to reduce irritation.

 

Source: Rachel Cavanaugh, mic.com [2/28/21] 

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News