Are running shoes good for walking? “Both running and walking are forward motions,” says Dan Michaels, DPM. “For both activities you need cushion and shock absorption in the shoes.” With similar movements, improper footwear in either activity, Dr. Michaels reminds us, can eventually lead to similar foot problems – sprains, strains, stress fractures, tendonitis, and…

August 17 was National I Love My Feet Day. It is a day to appreciate how valuable our feet are and practice good foot care, and pamper our feet. Dan Michaels, DPM says, “Many people don’t bother with their feet until it hurts and then they come in and see me, and then we take…

If you have pain that’s prohibiting you from running, consider swapping in other cardio options like cycling, swimming, or using the elliptical, Dan Michaels, DPM says. “Low-impact activities like this allow you to maintain your endurance and help prevent overuse injuries. Even with the onset of osteoarthritis, maintaining an active lifestyle without pain is much…

When it comes to your feet, “There’s an element of “˜out of sight, out of mind’,” says Daniel Michaels, DPM. “If you don’t have any foot pain, you don’t necessarily think of your feet. It’s not until you get some nice weather and put sandals or flip-flops on, and then go: “˜Oh, what’s that?!’” For…

According to board-certified podiatrist Dan Michaels, DPM, women in their 30s “lose a lot of their biomechanical support. One of the best investments they need to do is to buy an everyday shoe that they can wear on quick errands, that is also chic and easy to slip on and slip off,” she says. Dr….

Foot pain is on the rise with more people working from home. One of the main reasons behind this trend is that a lot of people don’t think to wear shoes inside the house. So, what should you be wearing on your feet at home to prevent foot pain? “While working from home, a type…

To find reliable shoes that can bring fun and comfort back to your adventures, Dan Michaels, recommends you choose a shoe with a rubber outsole and make sure that it has “adequate traction for proper gripping of the walking surface. “Choose a midsole made from ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA),” suggests Dr. Michaels. This material “provides shock absorption…

  When determining what shoes are best for back pain, podiatrists say it is particularly important to avoid a rigid design, or shoes that do not bend easily in the forefoot. “If the forefoot cannot extend properly, this causes excessive contracture of the calf muscles, which will overly flex the knees and unlock the pelvis,”…

When in doubt about buying running shoes, always go for comfort, says Dan Michaels, DPM. “There is not one brand or model that works for all runners or all foot types,” he notes. “Instead, focus on the feel and the fit, and trust your instincts.”   Be sure to give your running shoes a real…

Finding a pair of dress shoes when you have bunions might be challenging, but it’s definitely not impossible. The best women’s dress shoes for bunions will go perfectly with your outfits without further aggravating any pain points. “Bunions create a widening of the forefoot, which can make it difficult to wear narrow shoes,” says Dan…