PODIATRIST DISCUSSES HOW TO SELECT SHOES FOR BUNIONS

There are plenty of common foot ailments that lead to pain, like plantar fasciitis, flat feet, and high arches. Bunions, however, can be particularly painful. It has sent many people, primarily women, to the podiatrist’s office, as Glenn Davison, DPM, owner of Advanced Podiatry in New York City and New Jersey and a Fellow in the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, can attest. The good news is that, according to Dr. Davison, with early intervention, it is possible to avoid bunions. That means obtaining proper foot support with the best shoes for bunions.

 

Dr. Glenn Davison

 

“A good corrective shoe will stabilize the foot,” Davison advises. That means look for qualities like arch support, as well as proper cushioning to stay comfortable. One of the biggest keys for bunion sufferers is to look for a wide shoe fit and a roomy toe box. “Avoid straight or narrow toe beds,” Davison warns, which can result in painful friction.

 

Source: Ashley Davis, Footwear News

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News