PODIATRIST HAS SIMPLE TEST TO TELL IF SHOES NEED REPLACING
posted: Oct. 09, 2020.
When was the last time you really looked at the condition of your shoes? For instance, do they appear to be a bit worn out? Are the soles uneven? Do you notice any holes? If you're struggling to answer these questions, then you might want to try a simple, podiatrist-approved trick to see if those shoes are truly in need of replacing. The method in question? The tabletop test. Coined by Jackie Sutera, DPM, the tabletop test is an easy and straightforward way to tell if your shoes are worn out.
Dr. Jacqueline Sutera |
Dr. Sutera explained, "You just put it up on the tabletop, at eye level, and you assess whether or not the heel lays flat on the counter and is even with the rest of the shoe. Check to see if the sole is old, worn out, or if it's uneven. If it is, it's time to replace it." She continued, "Uneven shoes make contact with the ground unevenly, and that can create injury and cause a lot of pain, so make sure you replace your old shoes."
Source: Nakeisha Campbell, Pow Wow [10/5/20]
Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News