Keeping Your Feet WarmPosted by Devine Siegel on February 17th, 2021 Shoes with built in springs that give extra forward propulsion also do not provide any benefit in protecting the joints or increasing your caloric output. On the downside, both of these type of shoes have been associated with lawsuits wherein the individuals have claimed a variety of injuries related to these shoes including ankle fractures, back pain and even hip fractures due to instability and increased stress on bones and joints. So, let the buyer beware!What shoes should you wear when you walk for exercise? First, you don't have to break the bank to get a good shoe. According to a recent consumer rating organization, a good, supportive walking shoe can be purchased for about . Make sure whatever shoe you buy (rocker bottom, leaf-spring, or traditional flat sole) that it fits your foot well and is comfortable. You will want your arch and heel to be well supported. Check for Bio Fungus Nuker or other bumps that might cause pressure points. Breathability of the shoe is important. You'll need more if your feet tend to sweat, less if you are walking outdoors in cold weather. If you want to try out an alternative sole, go to a walking or running shoe store and try them on first. Walk around the block, up and down a hill and make sure you feel sure-footed. If you feel unsteady or have discomfort in any joint then these are probably not the shoes for you. Happy walking!The deformity is a bump seen at the big toe joint that can be painful with tight shoes or no shoes at all. It can also be painful with increased activity and often barefoot walking causes arch pain or ball of foot pain because of the improper mechanics causing the bunion to form.Like it? Share it! |