When it comes to workouts, it may seem like one sock fits all-but the truth is, what’s on your feet can make a difference in your fitness routine. “By being mindful about your sock selection, you can avoid some of the headaches and performance issues that get in the way of an optimal workout routine,…

Is the 300 to 500 mile rule for replacing running shoes founded on research? Do you really need to replace your shoes that often? Yes, says podiatrist Dan Michaels, DPM, who works with walkers and runners. “The midsole, found between the insole and the outsole, breaks down and wears out in this range,” he explains….

Sour-smelling feet are a funky problem with several effective DIY solutions. “Feet smell like vinegar when they sweat too much, and the moisture interacts with bacteria on your skin,” explains podiatrist Dan Michaels, DPM. “The bacteria actually eat your sweat, and this creates an acidic byproduct that smells like vinegar.”   For most people, the…

Depending on the shoes you’re wearing, with each step in your favorite workout, you’ll either feel a cloud of comfort – or discomfort. This begs the question: Is it time for new workout shoes? The usual lifespan for a running or walking shoe is about 300 to 500 miles, according to Dan Michaels, DPM. Dr….

  Nothing will put a damper on an exciting day spent exploring a city more than an uncomfortable pair of shoes. So whether you’re planning a trip to a new city or you live in a city 24/7, you need a pair or two of comfortable walking shoes that don’t skimp on style. According to …

So why buy special shoes for tennis instead of wearing whatever sneakers you have lying around? According to Daniel Michaels, DPM, tennis shoes help with not only preventing injury but also help improve performance on the court. “The design of the tennis shoe is meant for more lateral movement and stopping and starting as opposed that…

Experiencing pain of any kind is no fun, especially if it has to do with the sciatic nerve. “Sciatica nerve pain is pain that radiates from the sciatic nerve at the level of the lower spine down the buttocks and back of the leg,” says Dan Michaels, DPM. When picking shoes for sciatica, look for…

Choosing supportive shoes can make a long-term difference in how your child’s foot develops by helping the arch and foot form properly. Dan Michaels, DPM says, “By restricting motion, you are eliminating the deforming forces that affect the forefoot.” He recommends seeing a podiatrist if your child suffers pain or any of the other complications…

Winter boots need to be warm and weather-resistant, but they also need to be supportive of the feet trudging heavily through the snow/sleet/ice/pandemic.   The perfect fit, according to podiatrist Daniel Michaels, DPM, includes the following: a wide toe box (round is best); a removable (and therefore, customizable) sole or a thick and cushioned sole;…

What shoes are good for a wedding? Short answer? Comfort means different things for different people. “Comfort is subjective, so what is comfortable to one person may not be comfortable to the next,” says podiatrist Dan Michaels, DPM. But, he says that those of you with flat feet, high arches, plantar fasciitis, or Achilles tendinitis…