Shoes

Poorly fitting shoes can cause bunions, corns, calluses, hammertoes and other disabling  foot problems.
                    According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons,  one in six persons or 43.1 million people in the U.S. have foot problems.  Thirty-six percent regard their foot problems as serious enough to warrant  medical attention. The cost of foot surgery to correct foot problems from tight-fitting shoes is $2 billion a year, according to the AAOS. If time off from work for the surgery and recovery is included, the cost is $3.5 billion.

Some serious foot disorders, and even more common conditions, can be linked to one avoidable thing: inappropriate, poor quality or ill-fitting shoes. Any podiatrist will tell you that a good quality, properly fitting shoe pays big dividends for your feet down the road.                   When shopping for shoes, always make sure to not force your feet in order to conform to the shape of a pair of shoes.  
                  The most important quality to look for in shoes is durable construction that will protect your feet and keep them comfortable. Shoes that do not fit properly can cause bunions, corns, calluses, hammertoes and other disabling foot disorders.