MD Podiatrist Provides Advice on Choosing Orthopedic Shoes

Investing in the right orthopedic shoes can help enhance your quality of life, often assisting with actions such as walking and standing by improving balance and alleviating pain associated with diabetic neuropathy of the foot, says Dan Michaels, DPM. “At other times, these shoes may reduce problems from worsening or developing in the first place.”

“Keep in mind that there is no shoe that is right for everyone so you need to make sure the shoe you buy is comfortable and correctly-fit for each person’s own foot,” Dr. Michaels says, adding that our left and right feet are not mirror images of each other and may sometimes be a different size. “A shoe that fits one of your feet well may not be right for your other foot.”