Different Size Feet and Fitting Shoes

Do you have feet that are sized more than just a half size apart? If you do, and you are buying shoes simply to fit the bigger foot, you may be doing yourself a disservice.

The problem with wearing a shoe that is a size too big is that the smaller foot will slide forward and backward inside the larger shoe. This places the skin at risk for friction sores, blisters, and toe tip calluses, which can potentially lead to diabetic toe wounds. Unfortunately, the most obvious solution to this problem is to buy two different size shoes to mix and match the proper size. However, this can get very expensive. A more practical solution is to find a specialty shoe retailer that will provide differing size shoes. Depending on where you live, this may be difficult to find, and a little research is necessary. Another alternate is to find a podiatrist who dispenses Dr. Comfort diabetic shoes. Dr. Comfort will provide separate shoe sizes for shoes over a size difference apiece, and the shoes may even be covered by insurance in some circumstances.
Either way, don’t settle for shoes that don’t fit properly, as you may pay the price later on.

Until next time,
Scott R. Kilberg DPM

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