For a lot of people, one of the most common contributors to foot pain isn’t necessarily injury or fatigue; it’s shoes that don’t fit properly. Part of the problem is that most of us don’t get refitted often enough. People tend to believe they have worn one size of shoe for X number of years, but over the years, our feet widen. Your shoe size from five years ago might not be the shoe size you should be wearing now.
One way to check to see if your shoes fit properly is to trace your foot on a piece of paper and take a look at some of the shoes in your closet. If the shoe fits within the borders of the traced outline of the foot, or if that traced outline hangs over the shoe, the shoe is probably too small! Sometimes this simple visual illustration can be just what you need to admit your feet may be a different size than you think.
Still, some shoes lend themselves more to comfort than others. Anything that elevates the heel is going to put a lot of pressure on the ball of the foot. Many of the more stylish shoes are going to have a restricting toe box. The combo of extra pressure from being in heels and a narrow, constrictive shoe is one that can lead to discomfort.
Additionally, high heels can exacerbate some foot conditions, for example bunions and hammer toes. Even more common than those is metatarsalgia, or pain under the ball of the foot.
Although it’s unrealistic to expect a woman to give up her favorite heels, it is a good idea to limit their use. We recommend keeping a pair of flats in the car to drive in and to change into at work can help minimize your time in heels and prevent further pain and deformities. And if you know you’ll be spending a considerable amount of time on your feet, think comfort first.
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