Podiatrists say defining a comfortable shoe is totally based on individual preference and the purpose they're trying to serve. "It depends on your foot structure, as well as the purpose Read more

Scott Neville, DPM, a podiatrist in Mooresville, IN, says that for some people, pain and swelling in the foot can be a sign of gout. "[Gout is] a type of Read more

There is one thing podiatrist Dr. Daniel Tellem dreads having to tell patients. “Telling runners they can’t run is tough,” says Tellem, who treats a large number of runners out Read more

Back pain is a common pregnancy symptom, and it doesn’t always disappear when your baby arrives. Supporting you back actually starts with your shoes. Supportive sneakers or flat boots are Read more

Unsupportive or worn-out non-running shoes can strain the plantar fasciae. And high heels tighten the calf muscles and Achilles tendons, says Jeffrey A. Ross, DPM, MD, podiatrist and associate clinical Read more