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By Karina Frost


There is a camaraderie among those who suffer from foot ailments of various kinds. They seek referrals for advice and ideas for new places to shop for shoes. It can be disheartening to try to find stylish things to wear with hurting feet, and solutions can be a constant topic of conversation.

Top ailments that cause discomfort can include plantar fasciitis, bursitis, heel spurs, neuroma and a host of other common conditions. Consulting a medical professional is the best step to learning exactly what is causing the pain and how best to provide some comfort. Often, arch support orthotics of some kind are recommended. In some cases, various combinations of additional toe and foot support systems are added and worn in combination.

Walkers who enjoy their daily exercise routines may be happy to learn that their aches might be resolved by simply purchasing a very good pair of walking shoes. Going to a store where a professional can fit any inserts required to the best shoe is the right course. Extra inches are often needed to accommodate the new cushions, so it is common to find that the size shoe you now wear may be a full size larger.

There are lots of runners who would simply be crushed if they had to give up running for exercise. But, it can often be that poorly made shoes will cause foot problems in perfectly good athletes. The best solution is to buy high quality footwear, and when necessary, wear the insoles that will cushion against injury from hard surfaces and the constant pounding of the sport.

When it is time for dressing up for that all important occasion, the problems of matching medical inserts to style really become obvious. No one really wants to wear something less than attractive. The problem with the average line of footwear is that it does not offer the correct structure for support. Alternatives are truly available, with new collections selling at reasonable prices for the care they give to helping people with ailing arches, toes and heels dress up beautifully.

Cute sandals and flip flops are so popular that they are almost icons of casual attire. It can be very tempting to forgo wearing the proper insoles when looking at these snazzy items. Thankfully, companies do make fun and fancy versions for those who must wear supporting cushions of some kind. These come with thicker soles, cushioned arches and good straps that provide much needed support in normally painful spots.

Those who stand for long periods daily while working appreciate the variety of insoles designed to place in boots. Some are for sale over the counter. These industrial versions come in a range of sizes. Some can be cut to fit, while others are custom made and should be taken along when fitting at the store.

It is also important to know that these protective insoles are usually available as stand alone and pre-molded into the soles in advance. Some are cut to fit, while others must be custom made by a qualified technician. Ultimately, having several different kinds to move through the various activities of each day works well for many.




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