PODIATRIST DISCUSSES BEST SUMMER SHOES

There are pros and cons of wearing sandals with ankle straps. Bruce Pinker, DPM, doctor of podiatric medicine at Progressive Foot Care in New York, points out that ankle straps “provide stability and help ensure a better fit.”

 

Dr. Bruce Pinker

 

While slip-in shoes are convenient, Dr. Pinker advises not wearing this style if you are doing a lot of walking. “Slides and mules can be challenging to wear comfortably, as they do not fit securely to the foot and can possibly lead to injuries such as ankle sprains and strains,” he explains.

 

Source: Randi Mazzella, The Girlfriend from AARP [6/6/21]

Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News