Choose The Right Shoes and Socks
March 4, 2010 
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What should I look for when choosing shoes and socks?
- Don’t wear shoes without socks.
- Don’t wear sandals or other open-toed shoes.
- Avoid high-heeled shoes and shoes with pointed toes.
- Wear well-padded socks or stockings that are 1/2 inch longer than your longest toe. Don’t wear stretch socks, nylon socks, socks with an elastic band or garter at the top, or socks with inside seams.
- Don’t wear uncomfortable or tight shoes that rub or cut into your feet. If you’ve had problems before because of shoes that didn’t fit, you may want to be fitted for a custom-molded shoe.
- Talk to your doctor before you buy special shoes or inserts.
- Shop for new shoes at the end of the day when your feet are a little swollen. If shoes are comfortable when your feet are swollen, they’ll probably be comfortable all day.
- Break in new shoes slowly by wearing them for no more than an hour a day for several days.
- Change socks and shoes every day. Have at least 2 pairs of shoes so you can switch pairs every other day.
- Look inside your shoes every day for things like gravel or torn linings. These things could rub against your feet and cause blisters or sores.
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Thanks! I never know what to look for when I’m checking out shoes, socks, whatever!
I’m glad you reminded me to check my shoes, I had gravel in one from work today, that would have irritated my foot.