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New Balance Orthopedic Shoes

New Balance has long been popular among runners and avid walkers for their comfortable athletic shoes. Their line of custom orthopedic shoes promises the same level of quality that their customers have come to expect.Each New Balance Orthopedic Shoe is co... Read >

Orthotics for Hammertoe

Hammertoe is a common foot deformity that occurs when the toes become locked into a permanently bent position. They are often caused by wearing ill-fitting footwear, particularly high-heeled shoes, which force the toes into a bent position. Anatomically s... Read >

Hush Puppies: Comfort and Style

Hush Puppies is an internationally successful brand of casual footwear based in Rockford, Michigan. The first Hush Puppies were created in 1958 when the Chairman of Wolverine Worldwide (the parent company of Hush Puppies) was investigating the process of ... Read >

Silver Socks and Silver-Lined Shoes

We have Dorothy's ruby slipper, Cinderella's glass slipper, Michael Johnson's gold shoes but what about shoes of silver? Believe it or not, "silver" shoes are widely available today even without a good witch or fairy godmother. Silver, it turns out, is a ... Read >

Long-Term Consequences of Clubfoot

Clubfoot is a congenital defect that occurs in roughly one out of every 1000 births. Most people who are born with the deformity and have access to medical care are successfully treated as infants. Some people have even been diagnosed with the condition w... Read >

All You Need to Know About Fitting Shoes

It is always a good idea to try shoes on before you buy them. This is especially true for athletes or for individuals with foot problems. People with diabetes, lymphedema or any number of foot deformities (bunions, corns, hammertoe, claw toe, plantar fasc... Read >

Orthopedic Insoles made from Memory Foam

"Memory foam" has recently become popular among lines of orthopedic shoes and orthopedic insoles. This visco-elastic material is designed to conform to the shape of your feet. Memory foam actually changes shape when you wear it (just as if you were making... Read >

The American Shoe System: Why are shoes sized differently for men and women?

Americans start their sizing system at 1 (unlike the Europeans who begin at zero) and use a formula to arrive at sizes for men's, women's and children's shoes. The heel-to-toe length of the foot (in inches) is multiplied by 3 and then a constant is subtra... Read >

How to Safely Remove a Splinter from Your Foot

Most splinters are harmless enough, and you can remove them quickly and efficiently in the privacy of your home. Be on the look out for redness, swelling, pus or pain, which could indicate an infection is present. If you have diabetes lymphedema, or any o... Read >

Exercises to Help Improve Weakened Arches

Collapsed arches can be present at birth or develop at a young age. They are especially common among athletes who have put a lot of stress on their foot and calf muscles, and they also tend to develop among the elderly or women who have spent too much tim... Read >

To Treat (Or Not To Treat) Plantar Warts

Q: What happens when plantar warts go untreated for a really long time? A: Plantar warts are benign epithelial tumors that form on the bottom of your feet. They are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), which enters the skin through minor cuts and ... Read >

Help! How Do I Treat Plantar Warts that Will Not Go Away?

Plantar Warts are a common problem. Some studies estimate that as many as 10 percent of Americans are infected. These warts, which form on the sole of your feet, are caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Most people pick them up by going barefoot in p... Read >

Cavus Foot: A Symptom of Charcot Marie Tooth Disease

Charcot Marie Tooth disease (CMT) is a hereditary disorder that affects the nervous system. It is also known as Hereditary Motor and Sensory Neuropathy (HMSN), Hereditary Sensorimotor Neuropathy (HSMAN) and Peroneal Muscular Atrophy. With 37 out of every ... Read >

What Causes Foot Drop?

A person with foot drop is unable to lift the front part of his foot (a movement known as dorsiflexion). When a person with foot drop attempts to walk, the foot will slap down on the floor. The affected person may try to accommodate the condition by walki... Read >

Treatment for Cavus Foot

Q: What is the best way to treat Cavus Foot? A: Cavus Foot can usually be treated using a combination of orthopedic devices that protect the foot from pain and provide the foot with extra support, especially when it comes to stability and balance (some... Read >

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