Your Questions About Shoes For Women With Flat Feet

Sandy asks…

women's flat casual shoes... are they bad for your feet?

im deliberately asking this question in the Running section of yahoo answers because im assuming you guys are better suited at answering this question since it involves feet! :) Are flat shoes bad for your feet? I always wear flat shoes because theyre comfortable and I do a lot of walking. Ive noticed that sometimes my calf muscles start hurting but usually this happens if im walking uphill or something like that... but usually im okay. Has anyone else also experienced this aswell? If im going out to do normal stuff then i never wear heels because i think its pointless (theyre impractical because you can trip up on something). Also, apparently flat shoes are meant to be bad for your feet because youre supposed to have SOME kind of support for your arch, but most flats have nothing! For example, mine have no support or no shaped insole... its flat. Will this cause problems for me later on in life? What are your thoughts on flat shoes? Are they just as bad as heels???

Our pick of the answers:

YES. Flat shoes do not provide any cushioning for your feet and doing a lot of walking in them are bad for you. They're OK occasionally, and as cute as they are, I suggest getting a pair of actual shoes (like running shoes) if you want to help your leg and feet. * Fat shoes can "strain the achilles tendon that runs from the back of the heel, and also the calf muscles in the back of the leg". Pain can develop after as little as two weeks. * With NO shock absorbency and little heel support, there is the added risk of developing a painful heel condition called plantar fasciitis if you wear them constantly So, basically, switch it up once in awhile. =) If you still choose to wear flats everyday. Then... * Calf stretches before, during and after long periods of flattie-wear can help to keep muscles loose and less vulnerable to strain * Wear "real" shoes if you're going to be doing a lot of walking

Betty asks…

Dailywear shoes for flat feet women?

I ve flat feet and accessory navicular bones in both my legs.i used to get pain in those extra bones if am walking a long distance.otherwise am okay. I wear special slippers with arch attached separately. I want to know where can I get dailywear shoes specially designed for flat feet. I heard that in adidas it's available. But They are mostly running shoes. Do we need to wear inserted arches with those shoes or they have inbuilt arches in them? How useful are they for dailywear . Are there dailywear shoes available for flat feet women in adidas. Kindly enlighten.

Our pick of the answers:

Wearing orthotics or insoles is the easiest answer to your question since they will help with your arch. With the accesory Navicular I am assuming your foot is wide so you want to consider New Balance Sneakers which fit to width can be very effective

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