Footwear

Many people are more concerned about how a shoe looks than how it affects their foot health. However, if you are putting fashion ahead of function, you might be causing harm to your feet and ankles.

With a better understanding of the construction of a shoe and how to select the proper shoe for specific activities, you will be able to improve the overall health of your feet and ankles. Don't worry; functional shoes can still be fashionable. You just need to understand what to look for when purchasing shoes.

The information below can help you when selecting footwear:

Footwear for Deformities

• Custom-made Shoes
• Plaster Casts and Strappings

Anatomy of a Shoe

Orthotics

• Over-the-Counter Orthotics
• Rigid Orthotics
• Semi-Rigid Orthotics
• Soft Orthotics

Types of Shoes

• Aerobic Shoes
• Baseball and Softball Shoes
• Basketball Shoes
• Children's Shoes
• Corrective Shoes
• Cycling Shoes
• General Athletic Shoes
• Golf Shoes
• Men's Shoes
• Running Shoes
• Soccer Shoes
• Tennis Shoes
• Walking Shoes
• Winter Sport Shoes
• Women's Shoes
• Work Footwear

Wear Patterns