Improper shoe sizing and shape are the primary cause of ingrown toenails, bunions, corns, hammer toes and hallux valgus. Shoes that don’t fit your feet correctly can also lead to muscular imbalances ...

Besides having the proper shoe type, it's important to have the right fit. Get your foot measured, Dr. Tim Uglem says. The foot tends to elongate as people age and their arches fall. Also, consider ...

Lori Buell lost weight jumping rope in her bare feet. “I had always worn flat shoes or flip-flops, and I couldn’t wear them while I jumped,” she says. She lost 95 pounds, but all that jumping led to a ...

People’s feet take a lot of stress and abuse as they travel down the path of life. They not only support the entire weight of one’s body, but they are also continuously exposed to possible problems ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — As students gear up for the new school year, foot and ankle specialists at OrthoCincy are emphasizing the importance of wearing the right shoes to maintain foot health. Dr. Ayesha ...

Many people assign a negative connotation to the phrase: If the shoe fits wear it. Not so for Broken Arrow podiatric surgeon Dr. Raymond Hurlbutt. Hurlbutt, in practice since 1976, has officed at 421 ...

Although it may be tempting to splurge on a collection of flip-flops in every color or a new pair of classic canvas tennis shoes in anticipation of warm weather, experts agree wearing a more ...

The colorful high-heel, pointy-toe shoes with sparkles, sequins, rhinestones and skinny straps are stylish, sexy and a fun fashion accessory. But what effect are they having on women’s feet? Dr.

The last time you gave any thought to the way you tie your shoes was probably when you were getting ready to start kindergarten. While that default crisscross method is second nature by now, it may ...