Our feet are complicated little tools for our body. Because the foot is such a large combination of bones and joints, many things can be set out of place and cause pain. We use our feet every day and the impact we put on them can be very taxing. In proportion to the rest of our body size, our feet are quite small. The pressure being put on each square inch of our feet is equal to 50% more than our own body weight. It's no wonder they hurt so often!
Aside from the obvious things we do to hurt our feet, such as dropping things on them, running barefoot, or even twisting them the wrong way while walking, several other factors can cause injury to them. Poorly fitting shoes are a very common cause of foot injury. Shoes that do not fit accurately in the width, or that are tied too loosely or tightly can affect our feet as well. There are many Orthotic inserts or specialty shoes available to help alleviate pain and in some cases treat and reverse the damage done to the foot. You no longer have to leave your home to shop for specialty shoes. You can shop for specialty shoes online at OddShoe.
Here is a list of specialty shoes, shoe types and insert ideas for specific foot injuries or injury related pain.
Injury/foot issue Specialty shoe
type/recommended inserts
Achilles tendonitis Heel cups, insoles, or tendon straps
Corns/calluses Wide or box toed shoes, customized gel insoles, heel and ball cushions, donut pads for corns
Bunions Soft, wide toed shoes,
sandals, bunion shields or splints, custom made orthotics, thick donut shaped mole skin pads
