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Good Footwear

The right shoe will do wonders:

Try to buy your athletic shoes from a specialty store. The staff may advise you on the type of shoe you need for your activity or sport. They can properly fit the shoes so you end up with the right size.

If you play a sport, it's a good idea to wear shoes designed for that sport. There are specific shoes designed for tennis, golf, soccer, football, running, cycling, and other sports. Each has a different design, material, and weight to best protect feet against the stresses of the particular activity.

A good tip when buying shoes is to take a tracing of your foot with you. If a shoe is narrower or shorter than the tracing, it is likely that the shoes are inappropriate for you and hence there is no need to try them on.

If you have any more questions about what shoes are right for you, call our office at (949) 364 - 2525 for an appointment today.

Author
Visoth Chan, DPM Dr. Visoth Chan is the owner and medical director of Aloha Foot and Ankle Associates. She graduated from the University of California, San Diego with a Bachelor's Degree in Animal Physiology and Neuroscience. Following this, she received her Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degree at the California School of Podiatric Medicine in Oakland. She subsequently completed her podiatric surgical residency at White Memorial in Los Angeles. She takes great pride in her role at Aloha Foot and Ankle Associates and strives to make sure her patients have the best care possible. When not treating patients, she enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family, especially her daughter, Emmylou.

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