If your baby fusses, cries or whines whenever you put his/her shoes on, chances are you need either a better shoe or a better fit. Ideally, a baby shouldn't even notice that they're wearing shoes. Common issues that make babies uncomfortable include: Soles that are too heavy and/or too stiff Too much room around the ankle (which causes slippage and

Yes,this is really important.Running shoes are designed to propel you forward and it is this forward motion that is most often executed on an elliptical trainer. The best running shoes will properly fit your foot while offering plenty of arch support, stability and cushioning. Shoes made for road running, which are generally light and flexible and

Natural occurring products such as leather and cotton seem to work best on feet. Leather shapes and molds to the foot as the leather warms to your body temperature. Leather also has a wicking property which pulls the perspiration from the foot and keeps your foot drier. Leather actually allows air to transfer from inside the shoe out, and from the

I am not an advocate for thong-style shoes. They dont provide the necessary support under your arches. There are some newer styles that have arches built into them that are much better than they used to be. But, like many ballet flats, thong styles do not offer medial-to-lateral stability. Thats especially important if you have flat feet, high a

Yes. It's wise to avoid buying any shoe that feels tight around your toes whether it's a heel, flat or sneaker.  Wearing tight shoes even one time can cause debilitating neuromas or bursitis (inflammation of the protective sacs surrounding the joints in your feet). I have seen this time and again in my practice. Tight shoes can also aggravate bu

Mix a solution of warm water and dish soap, dip a soft cloth into it, wring it out and wipe the exterior surfaces of the shoe. Use a second clean, damp cloth to wipe off the soap. Dry with a towel. Warm, soapy water will also remove water stains and scuffs.