Dr. Michaels states “whether running, hiking, or walking the dog, our feet go through so much. It’s better to treat them with great care now than to regret it later,” Dr. Michaels  He is referring to the blisters and sore feet you might get from wearing wet shoes, not to mention the bone and joint…

The advantages of a machine-washable shoe are many, ranging from sustainability to foot health. “Washing your shoes inside and out decreases the likelihood of developing fungal (i.e., athlete’s foot), viral (i.e., warts) or bacterial infections in the feet,” Daniel Michaels, DPM, says. “Washable shoes also tend to have softer uppers, which accommodates people with wide…

According to Dan Michaels, DPM, “With the increasing temperatures of summer upon us, activity levels are rising as well. Moisture levels naturally rise, creating a wonderful place for fungus. These are opportunistic infections, and are out and about, simply part of our environment. To flourish, they simply need the right opportunity. A closed-toe shoe, a…

Not in the mood to run? No problem. Walking is actually a great form of exercise and burns way more calories than you think (about 100 calories per mile). But in order to walk the walk and still be comfortable, you need an A+ pair of walking shoes. Make sure you have a finger nail-width…

Like running shoes and workout shoes, a lot of joy or a lot of pain can come from your walking shoes. The correct fit is key for comfort, as anyone with particularly achy feet or a condition like plantar fasciitis knows. The wrong fit can lead to cramps in your arches or blisters. Low arches…

When it comes to healthy feet, the adage “use it, or lose it” is sage advice, according to Dan Michaels, DPM. If you are not on your feet regularly, you will lose muscle and bone strength. “We always tell patients, we want you to be active,” Dr. Michaels said.      “Walking is probably the…

“With COVID lockdowns and restrictions, people tend to be more sedentary, perhaps sitting and working longer hours than usual, possibly eating more out of boredom or seeking comfort. All of these lead to extra strain on your joints,” explains Dan Michaels, DPM.    “Walking and moving actually lubricates the soft tissue and your joints and…

“It’s not necessarily ‘bad’ to go barefoot through airport security, but there are some things that we need to remember when we do,” says Dan Michaels, DPM. “Shoes and socks serve a protective function. Shoes protect us from injury, from things dropping on our feet, from stubbing our toes, and from stepping on sharp objects….

With another heat advisory approaching the region, Dan Michaels, DPM says a child running on hot concrete with no socks or shoes can be unsafe. When the temperature is 95 degrees or higher, the risks of burns increase; especially for children under two years old. Dr. Michaels says children under the age of two are…

Thanks to working from home during the pandemic, more of us than ever are spending hours of the day in bare feet. It’s often on hard floors, or wearing what Daniel Michaels, DPM, calls “sloppy” shoes with little or no support. It can play havoc with your toe joints, she says, particularly if you already…