Orthopaedics say wearing shoes all day every day isn’t all that good for your feet
Shoes, particularly those that are ill-fitting or closed tightly around the foot, can result in a variety of foot issues
How can wearing shoes the whole day affect your feet? (Source: Freepik) We often wear shoes to protect our feet from injury, dirt, and harsh weather, but wearing shoes all day, every day can actually cause more harm than good.
According to Dr Vikas Basa, Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon, Kokilaben Hospitals, Mumbai wearing shoes for extended periods locks your feet into a specific position, making the muscles in your feet stiff and weak. This constant confinement reduces the natural range of movement and can lead to long-term foot problems.
How can wearing shoes the whole day affect your feet?
Shoes, particularly those that are ill-fitting or closed tightly around the foot, can result in a variety of foot issues, such as:
Blisters, Corns, and Calluses: Constant friction between your skin and the shoe’s interior causes these painful conditions. Ill-fitting shoes, or shoes that don’t allow for proper foot movement, increase the likelihood of these skin irritations, said Dr Basa.
Shoes with poor support or improper fitting can throw off your body’s alignment (file)
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