Before you lace up and head out the door, you might want to take another look at the shoes you’re wearing. Improper, worn-out or ill-fitting shoes are linked to a variety of ailments, ranging from ingrown toenails and blisters to plantar fasciitis and stress fractures.
Podiatrist Dr. Chris Dietzman says it’s fairly simple: Wearing the wrong type of shoe for an activity or shoes that are the wrong size can lead to problems.
Dietzman adds there are several things people should consider when buying a pair of shoes.
He also encourages people not to hesitate to ask questions if they have concerns about their feet, noting those issues could lead to other problems down the road.
