PODIATRIST PROVIDES TIPS ON BUYING ANKLE BOOTS
posted: Sep. 24, 2019.
Fall isn't quite here yet, but as we inch our way toward September, we'll be suiting up in cozy sweaters, leather jackets, and stylish boots. Look for ankle boots with a low heel. "The higher the heel, the more stress is placed on the knees, hips, back, and forefoot," says Paul Langer, DPM, a sports medicine podiatrist based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Dr. Paul Langer |
Dr. Langer recommends looking for ankle boots designed with high-quality leather, which is typically softer and more flexible. Boots with zippers, straps, and other closure systems are also recommended for people who have difficult-to-fit feet, Dr. Langer says.
Source: Tiffany Ayuda, Prevention [8/6/19]
Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News.
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