3 Signs of the Wrong Pair of Shoes
April is National Foot Health Awareness Month. While the doctors at The Center for Podiatric Care and Sports Medicine encourage daily foot inspections, shoes are included in the inspection time, too. When was the last time you took a close look at the shoes in your closet? From sports shoes to your favorite sandals, now is the time to line them up. Here are three signs that say, “Let them go.”
Pain when walking
From shoes that are too small to too high heels, are your shoes causing you pain while walking? Do you cringe when you think about putting them on for the day? Don’t let your love for style lead to long-lasting discomfort. We often forget what we do to our feet now can have consequences in the future.
Obvious signs of wear and tear
Rips, tears, holes, and other signs of distress are immediate red flags. If you can see through your shoes, that means dirt, germs, and other dangerous items can get close to your feet. It also includes water on rainy days, which can create the perfect environment for fungus.
The wrong size
When was the last time you measured your feet? It doesn’t mean guessing your shoe size. We recommend you go to a shoe store and have your feet professionally measured. Different circumstances may cause our shoe size to shift — even if slightly. From pregnancy to medication changes, our feet may swell. Make sure you’re wearing the correct size.
It’s time to let the wrong pair of shoes go and protect your feet. At The Center for Podiatric Care and Sports Medicine, Dr. Jonathan Levy, Dr. Nadia Levy, Dr. Diane Castro, Dr. Josef Geldwert, Dr. Katherine Lai, and Dr. Vera Malezhik treat various conditions such as sports injuries, ankle pain, diabetic wounds, heel pain, ingrown toenails, plantar warts, and neuromas. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, we offer cutting-edge care for patients in Midtown East and Manhattan. Contact our office at (212) 980-6487. Our office is at 120 E 56th Street, Suite 1150, New York, NY 10022. We continue to offer telemedicine appointments.
