There is much to take note of this month, including women’s health. May 9 was National Women’s Checkup Day. During the week of May 8-14, it was all about National Women’s Health Week. There is also much to talk about when it comes to this topic. The conversation should include women’s foot health, too.
The doctors at New England Podiatry Associates see the common problems that can affect women’s feet, including heel pain, painful bunions, and more. One of the top culprits for the discomfort is wearing the wrong pair of shoes. Today, we’re making it easier to decide when to let a pair of shoes go. Whether it’s your favorite pair of heels, flats, sneakers, or sandals, we hope you’ll take notes.
If we are describing your shoes below, it’s time to let them go. If you love a pair of shoes so much, don’t you want to enjoy wearing them, too?
Visible wear and tear
No matter how much you love your shoes, visible signs of wear and tear are red flags. Holes mean that portions of your shoes are no longer protecting your feet. You could be exposing your feet to hot pavement, sharp, jagged rocks, or even fungus.
Foot pain while or after wearing shoes
If your shoes are causing you pain with each step, let them go. After taking them off for the day, pain shouldn’t accompany the rest of your evening either. Pain is not OK. Remember that it is your body’s way of saying you need to address the issues.
Changes to your shoe size
We are all guilty of holding on to something for too long. Shoes are an example. If your shoe size is changing, you have to adjust, too. Your size could change with pregnancy, medication, an injury, or other conditions.
Now is a great time to assess how well you are caring for your foot health. We encourage you to toss shoes that aren’t doing your feet any good. Watch for visible signs of wear and tear, foot pain, and shoe size changes. We can help you find shoes that are supportive for you in every season.
At New England Podiatry Associates, Dr. Ronald Etskovitz, Dr. Raymond Murano III, Dr. Catherine Jacobs, and Dr. Zachary Sax treat various conditions such as sports injuries, foot and ankle pain, pediatric foot care, ingrown toenails, and flat feet. Equipped with a board-certified podiatrist team, we offer two convenient locations to provide excellent care for patients in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Middlesex Counties. Contact our Chestnut Hill office at 617-232-1752 and our Newton-Wellesley office at 617-630-8280. We are still offering a telemedicine option for your safety and convenience.