Advice on footwear

摘要

1.Shoes can be a cause of foct pain.They can be too high or too low at the heel,have little or no support(e.g.slip-ons such as ballet shoes)and can be the wrong length,width fitting or shape for the patient’s foot.The internal stitching or tacks may also rub against the foot.2.In general,shoes should have an upper made from a natural material that will stretch and allow evaporation of moisture,have an adequate width,depth and shape to the toe box to prevent rubbing,and have a heel height of less than 4cm to prevent forefoot pressure and aid normal walking mechanics.