How often should you switch shoes?
Foot doctors explain the pros and cons of wearing the same shoes for too long.
But when I wore them, I felt the complete opposite of what she was experiencing.
But if we do find a pair thats comfortable, is there anything wrong withonlywearing them?
Or do we need some variety in which shoes we wear?
We chatted with experts to find out.
board-certified podiatric surgeon and founder ofGotham Footcare
Does sticking to the same shoe brand or jot down provide better foot support?
However, for other foot types, the advice is to keep things as consistent as possible.
The review also found wearing incorrect shoes can lead to more pain, injuries, and foot disorders.
Shoes should always fit and feel comfortable, Dr. Cunha says.
He adds that another benefit of consistently wearing the same shoes is their predictability.
Wearing the same shoe all the time will also shorten its lifespan, according to Dr. Cunha.
How often should you change up which shoes you wear?
Often, consumers dont realize they have covered that much distance in a pair of shoes, Falk says.
If theyre comfortable when your feet are swollen, theyre likely to remain comfortable throughout the day.
board-certified podiatric surgeon and founder ofGotham Footcare
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It also has an APMA seal of approval.
Buldt AK, Menz HB.
Incorrectly fitted footwear, foot pain and foot disorders: a systematic search and narrative review of the literature.
J Foot Ankle Res.
2018 Jul 28;11:43. doi: 10.1186/s13047-018-0284-z.
PMID: 30065787; PMCID: PMC6064070.
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