Footwear & prevention
Barefoot and minimalist shoes: who they suit and how to switch
These shoes can suit healthy feet, but the switch, especially an abrupt one, is linked to forefoot and Achilles injuries. How to change safely.
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Footwear & prevention
Choosing shoes, check-ups and everyday foot care.
Many foot problems can be prevented or eased with the right shoes and a few simple habits. These articles cover how shoes should fit, how to choose running shoes, what high heels do to the feet, and who benefits from a regular foot check-up.
Related care: custom orthotics and bunions.
Footwear & prevention
How to choose running shoes: fit, cushioning and when to replace them
What the research says about running shoes, and a practical way to find the right pair.
Footwear & prevention
Who needs a regular foot check-up, and what happens at one
People with diabetes and older adults benefit most. How often to be seen, and what the visit involves.
Footwear & prevention
Five common foot problems and how to prevent them
Five of the most common foot problems, and the everyday habits that prevent most of them.
Footwear & prevention
How to choose shoes that fit your feet
Most people wear shoes that don’t fit. How to get it right, and what to look for with common foot problems.
Footwear & prevention
High heels and your feet: how to limit the damage
What high heels do to your feet, and practical ways to wear them with less harm.