Amazingly, any shoe with a slight heel can help alleviate heel pain. For men this often means a cowboy boot, for women a slight heel in a dress type shoe. As far as various running shoes there are a number of them that have a built in arch support. Nevertheless, it is impossible to suggest one brand over another. Feet vary in many ways, not just how high or low an arch is, but each person’s gait is unique and needs to be accommodated differently. Furthermore, life style makes a great deal of difference. A marathoner will have different needs than a tennis player, likewise a dress shoe to be worn throughout the workday will be very different than one meant for a special occasion. Use logic, if a shoe is comfortable, is constructed of leather or breathable canvas not plastic, and has adequate cushioning and tread, and offers good support, that is great, but the most important feature is how it feels on your foot. Regardless of the shoes you try, heel pain may continue and you may need to stop spending money on trying to alleviate the pain with various shoes and just get to a podiatrist. Most likely a functional orthotic that will go from one shoe to the next can alleviate the problem. Visit Eastern Shore Foot Center today. Dr. Braun and her staff will get you in the right shoes.
Heel pain is a common foot condition and can interrupt our patient's daily activities-this blog offers some helpful information
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