Dead On Your Feet? ; Overuse This Time of Year Can Be a Real Party-Pooper

The Pantagraph Bloomington, IL › December 24, 2004

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Shoes made for walkin'

Foot care and shoe tips from Drs. Todd Snoeyink and Kirk Brock and the American Podiatric Medical Association:

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Dead On Your Feet? ; Overuse This Time of Year Can Be a Real Party-Pooper

* Alternate shoes daily.

Have at least two pairs of shoes for daily wear and alternate them. Shoes need to breathe and air out for at least 24 hours between uses.

* Wear shoes specific to the activity you're doing.

If you do a lot of walking, wear walking shoes. If you're a runner, wear running shoes.

* Wear shoes around the house.

Shoes and socks generally should be worn indoors, even when walking around the house in the evening. Shoes provide arch support. Walking barefoot can put strain on the f...

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