Improper shoe sizing and shape are the primary cause of ingrown toenails, bunions, corns, hammer toes and hallux valgus. Shoes that don’t fit your feet correctly can also lead to muscular imbalances ...

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 ...

Lori Buell lost weight jumping rope in her bare feet. “I had always worn flat shoes or flip-flops, and I couldn’t wear them while I jumped,” she says. She lost 95 pounds, but all that jumping led to a ...

There's no doubt shoes come in a slew of styles, shapes and colors. Though their appearance might be the first thing that attracts us to them, it's not the most important aspect to consider when ...

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 ...

Warmer weather and longer days are just around the corner. A spring surge in athletic activities naturally will follow, as people head outside to enjoy a run, hike or pickup sports. Yet, many people ...

People’s feet take a lot of stress and abuse as they travel down the path of life. They not only support the entire weight of one’s body, but they are also continuously exposed to possible problems ...

If you have access to a treadmill or live in an area where you can run without worrying about too many people around, then you’ve probably thought about adding running to your pandemic workout routine ...

Golf shoes are like parents of a wild teenager—they don’t get any respect. And just like the 14-year-old that thinks their parents are more of a hindrance than a help, golfers don’t believe their ...