Painful Shoes Hurt

Painful shoes hurt and may be causing bunions, hammertoe, ingrown toenails; none of these are pleasant words.

Even When Painful Shoes Hurt…

The American Podiatric Medical Association recently conducted a study that showed that 84% of women have experienced some sort of problem with their feet.

Along with the ones listed there are also corns and pinched nerves; a whole list of things that, 90% of the time, are caused by shoes.

Even after such a high percentage of women stated that they had problems with their feet, most of them still say they haven't had their feet measured in at least 5 years and 20% say that the shoes they wear at least once a week are painful.

Painful shoes hurt does not only apply to those with a pair of stilettos for every day of the week; many are causing their own foot pain without realizing it.

Why Do Your Shoes Hurt?

Reason 1: An Emotional Connection to Your Shoe Size

This may come as a shock to some, but your shoe size does not stay the same throughout your entire life.

Age causes the ligaments in your feet to relax which makes them become flatter and wider. Weight gain can also cause your feet to widen.

As if these weren't enough, pregnancy also contributes to wider feet, and only 50% of the time do they go back to your pre-pregnancy size.

Do yourself a favor and have your feet measured at least every 2 years; size does matter when it comes to shoes.

Reason 2: Hoping for a Break-in

There are very few circumstances where the term "break-in" is a welcome and awaited one.

Many people assume that shoes are not supposed to feel immediately comfortable, and that they will break-in and fit better after a while.

If the shoes don't fit, it's not because they need to be broken in; it's because they were not meant for your feet.

There are other cute shoes in the world; don't force your feet into a pair just because you think you can't live without them.

For the most comfortable shoe-wearing experience possible, look for shoes that are rounded or squared at the toe and made of canvas or leather.

Shock absorbent heels at 2 inches max will create comfort while you walk. Painful fact; a 3-inch heel puts seven times more stress on the front of your foot than a 1 inch does.
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Painful Shoes Hurt
Updated May 4, 2012