Weeks ago we showed you a list of the worst shoes there are in the market and that you definitely should avoid for healthy foot. Here, we made a list of more shoes you should forget about.
The not so good Flip-Flops
These are the worst kind of shoes for people with diabetes. At this time, you should know they offer you a very little protection. When the feet are so unprotected, the risk of getting splinters or other foot injuries is higher, simple cuts and scrapes can lead to serious complications.
The Problem: Plantar Fasciitis
Along the bottom of the foot, goes the plantar fascia and when you walk, it pulls on the heel and it works better with the proper arch in your foot. Walking barefoot, or in fragile shoes without enough arch support, can overstretch, scratch, inflame, and irritate the plantar fascia.
Problem: Celebrity Trendsetters
Lady Gaga and her style is unique but if you are thinking to imitate that style think it twice. The 12-inch mega-heels he wore in her “Bad Romance” video are equally risky. There is a fact that that placing so much stress on the ball of your foot can cause nerve and bone damage with a lot of pain.
Solution: Performance Pumps
Many women are unwilling to change style for comfort, but you may not have to pick between the two of them. Performance pumps are the kind of shoe that offers a sound compromise, taking fashion and health into consideration. They are usually made with strengthened heels, athletic shoe structure, and wiggle room for your toes.
Problem: Pointy Toes
They might be stylish, beautiful and great, but shoes with this kind of pointy toes squeeze the entire front of your foot. Subsequently, this can cause many problems like: nerve pain, bunions, blisters, bruises and hammertoes.
Problem: Wrong Size Shoes 
Do you know that nine out of 10 women are wearing shoes that are too small to their feet? Well this is completelytrue and can end on: calluses, corns, blisters, bunions, and more. The endless rubbing can irritate the joints in the foot and originate arthritis. There are a lot of researches that show a lot of kids are wearing the wrong shoe size, which puts them in a high risk for foot deformities as they grow.
Solution: Measure Your Feet
You need to measure the length and width of your feet while you’re standing. For abnormally flat feet or high arches, an exam by a podiatrist may be necessary. These situations can raise the risk of osteoarthritis, but don’t worry early treatment and use of proper footwear will help avoid needless wear and tear on the joints of the foot.
Men’s Trends
The Pointy-toed shoes are now crossing the gender line. This footwear trend has the same risks in men as in women, like: painful hammertoes and bunions. You are going to avoid these problems sticking with a boxier toe, your feet will thank you.
Fitness Trends: Minimalist Shoe
The new trend on fitness shoes are minimalist shoes. They aim to imitate the natural feel and mechanics of walking barefoot. But, here there’s no support for your heel or arch, the “fingers” separate the toes, interfering with the normal walking position.
The Rocker Bottoms: The best Solution
Rocker bottom shoes enable the push-off motion as you walk. This style can relieve joint pain. It’s excellent for people with mild foot deformities. Still, this shoe is not recommended for older people or people that have medical problems because they affect balance and muscle strength.
So, after we showed you all the shoes you need to avoid we hope you consider this 3 important tips before getting new ones: 
- Ascertain the shoe bends at the toe box, but not too flexible
- Ascertain there is a sufficient arch support
- Choose chunky heels that are less than 2 high heels
Follow these simple steps and your feet will thank you.
See part 1 of best and worst shoes for your feet.
For more information about foot problems, feel free to contact Dr. Daniel Drapacz at: Make a Question or Call at (646)6263033 and book an appointment.
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