Your feet carry your entire body weight around every day, which makes the shoes you choose to wear crucial. Picking out supportive footwear at the shoe store is about more than just comfort — it can help you avoid serious problems with your feet. The following foot ailments are often caused by wearing the wrong shoes.

Common Foot Problems Stemming From Poor Shoe Store Choices

1. Heel Spurs

Heel spurs are bony growths on the bottom of the heel. People with flat feet or high arches are at a higher risk for developing them. They arise when there is too much pressure on the heel; the bone creates a calcium deposit in the affected area to strengthen it, but this causes a lot of pain. They’re often caused by shoes that don’t provide proper support, such as flip flops or others with inadequate heel cushioning.

2. Bunions

A bunion is a bony growth near the head of the big or the little toe. The toe is forced inward as the growth gets larger and rubs against your shoe, resulting in a significant amount of pain. Bunions have also been connected to arthritis. These lumps are often caused by narrow, high-heeled shoes or other shoes that push the toes together.

3. Plantar Fasciitis

The plantar fascia is a strong ligament that connects the heel to the toes and is responsible for absorbing the shock of walking and running. When trauma occurs, it leads to acute inflammation and small tears. Plantar fasciitis is often caused by flat shoes that lack proper arch support, especially if you switch suddenly from supportive shoe store footwear to flat shoes.

Avoid and treat each of these issues with properly fitted orthotic shoes. Socks to You and Shoes Too is the premier shoe store bringing together comfort and style in West Chester, OH. They carry an extensive selection of women’s and men’s shoes that are designed to support the feet. They also carry orthotic inserts to turn your favorite pair into comfortable, supportive shoes. Browse their shoes online, and call (513) 644-9118 to request their mobile store.