Runners often discuss the latest shoe trends and styles, whether it’s carbon plates or the latest foam technology. Far fewer long-run chats and online forums are dedicated to discussing the fit of ...

You’ll find plenty of instructional guides online for how to measure your feet with nothing more than a ruler, piece of paper, and pencil. However, a one-dimensional length measurement will only get ...

If the sides of your shoes rub against your big toe or pinky toe, then it may be time to consider shoes with a wide toe box. “This type of shoe is created with a more natural foot shape that widens at ...

As Lifehacker's resident marathon runner and senior finance writer, there is one perfect point where my worlds intersect: buying sneakers. When it comes to investing in—and maybe even splurging ...

T hroughout the pandemic, many people have padded around the house in slippers or flip-flops. Wearing such unsupportive shoes can be problematic for older adults. That’s because our feet lose their ...

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 ...

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 ...

Shoes are more than a fashion accessory. In fact, they’re the foundation of the body's alignment. Considering shoes a mere style statement isn’t enough. The shape of the shoe is essential in the ...

When buying shoes for your children, don't sacrifice proper fit and support for trendy styles. Bunions, corns, calluses and hammertoes are among the foot problems caused by poor-fitting shoes, says ...

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 ...

An average person, running or walking, takes about 2,000 steps per mile. Often, especially when running, the impact is much more than just body weight because of the momentum going forward. Typically ...