PODIATRIST WARNS AGAINST WEARING UGG-STYLE BOOTS

High heels and other types of overly cramped footwear are well-known culprits of painful foot issues. However, shoes that are too loose can also make wearers susceptible to various issues. “Too much motion can lead to overuse syndromes, such as tendonitis,” said Frances J. Lagana, DPM, a Massachusetts-based podiatrist and division chief of podiatry at UMass Memorial Health. “It can also create shearing injuries resulting in blisters and calluses.”

 

Dr. Frances Lagana

 

The extra space inside the shoe may cause your foot to work harder than it needs to, which may lead to overuse injuries such as sprains and plantar fasciitis. “[These boots are] very roomy, so they can cause overuse of the musculature and the tendons of the feet. Essentially, when you’re wearing a shoe that isn’t secure, you’re trying to hold a shoe on with your foot as you walk,” Dr. Lagana said.

 

Source: Charlie Brown, News Concerns [11/25/23] 

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News