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small wide heel. Ballet pumps are okay for short periods of time, but they are not the right shoe to choose if you are going out shopping all day, or doing a
too.
Bar style shoe with some mid foot instep support if you need to look a little smarter."
"A lot of girls wear flip-flops all summer. We all recognise that it's not a good idea to wear high heels all the time, but we are less aware of problems
claw up the shoe as you walk
Laces across the top of the foot are fashionable and very effective in terms of keeping your foot stable and preventing a 'clawing' walking action
"Flip-flops are for the beach and around the pool - that is what they are designed for. They shouldn't be worn for a long period of time or if you are likely
to be walking more than a short distance."
"It is difficult finding what I would describe as a good pair of shoes. Of course women want shoes which look good. But if you take the basic structure of a
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with flat footwear.
good shoe, it is always possible to include some fashionable features too."
Claw toe
Tendon problems
Injuries from falls
Bad shoes can exacerbate any underlying problems you may have in your gait or your foot."
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claw toe. You also have to work to remain stable whilst walking.
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no cushion for heel contact and no support to prevent the arch from rolling in. Women who wear ballet pumps very frequently can risk joint inflammation and
I see women with foot pain who say - 'Why do my feet hurt? I always change from my heels to my flats when I walk to and from the office'. But pumps provide
A specialist Podiatrist, comments: "Flats are not necessarily good for your feet and some flats can actually be bad for your feet. Young women in their teens
Your toes are working hard to pull up the flip-flop as you walk,
The History of Trainers - Part One, literally crunching your toes up into a claw and this can lead to a painful condition called
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Go for a nice chunky heel, or wedge, no more than one-and-a-half inches high
The back part of the shoe which cushions your ankle should be stiff. The back of many shoes is too soft, allowing your ankle to roll in as you walk
A rubber sole is better than a leather one to prevent slips and falls and for shock absorption
The 'toe box' should be deep enough for should fit the shape of your forefoot. If it is too low, cut around your toes, you will have to use your toes to
"Wearing good shoes will provide you with a lot of protection against a range of foot problems.
"Women like ballet pumps and we are not suggesting that they stop wearing them. Look for a pump with an innersole that has some cushioning and at least has a
pebbles or like having a stone in the shoe
Plantar Fasciitis: this is a painful condition caused by inflammation in the heel and/or arch of the foot
hits hard pavements.
The main problem with flat shoes, such as ballet pumps, is that the soles are often as thin as cardboard, so there is nothing to absorb stress as the foot
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the development of metatarsalgia and plantar fasciitis"
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lot of walking to and from work. A more structured shoe,
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Joint inflammation
Metatarsalgia: this means pain in the ball of the forefoot. Pain is commonly on the sole of the foot and often sharp,
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and twenties don't tend to wear high heels too much. But younger women who wear pumps and flip-flops don't realise that these types of shoe cause problems
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