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Check toe space. The ball of your foot should fit comfortably into the widest part of the shoe with ample wiggle room for toes. You should have about a half inch (about width of thumb) between longest toe and shoe tip. For people with foot deformities such as hammertoes, custom-made shoes may add extra depth with an enlarged toe box.

A recent evaluation of 460 elderly showed that those with foot pain needed a greater number of steps and a longer time to walk the same distance. They also had more trouble with bathing, cutting their toenails, cooking a meal, doing light or heavy housework, climbing the stairs, leaving the house, shopping, or walking 400 yards. They were, however, able to groom themselves, get up and down from the chair or bed as well as their cohorts without foot pain.

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Do your feet hurt? Does it bother you when you walk or run? Are you tired of pain and discomfort in you feet? Do your shoes bother you? Are your feet or toes becoming disfigured? Do you live with foot pain, assuming that it's simply a part of life? Then you may be surprised to learn that your feet are not supposed to hurt.

Begin your walk at a slower pace and gradually increase the speed of your walk. This will give the muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments that make up your feet the chance to get use to the activity. Good foot care is essential in keeping your feet comfortable, fatigue and injury free. If you experience any discomfort or foot pain, then it may be an indication that something more serious is wrong. We all know that "an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure." However, in many cases, early diagnosis can prevent a small injury from becoming a larger one. If you experience any sort of foot pain, consult a professional foot care physician.