DR. HARDY, OWNER OF ACADEMY FOOT AND ORTHOTIC CLINICS DISCUSSES WEAR PATTERNS IN SHOES
posted: Feb. 18, 2014.
Examining old shoes before buying new ones can help you evaluate your wear patterns and buy new shoes with a better fit and style that compensates for the stresses you place on shoes.
What are your shoes trying to tell you? Here is a translation of basic wear patterns:
- A bulge and wear to the side of the big toe means too-narrow fit or you have a bunion.
- Outer sole wear means you turn your foot out. Orthotics may help.
- Toe-shaped ridges on the upper means your shoes are too small or you have hammertoes.
- Wear on the ball of the foot means your heel tendons may be too tight.
- Wear on the inner sole means you pronate or turn your foot inward. Inner liners or orthotics may help.
- Wear on the upper, above the toes means the front of your shoe is too low.
Dr. Hardy, owner of Toronto Foot Clinic, Academy Foot and Orthotic Clinics presently has 5 Foot Specialists, 1 doctor and 6 support staff who are highly educated and knowledgable on all aspects of foot care. If you or a loved one requires honest, competent advice or foot care from a successful Toronto Foot Clinic which is open 6 days a week and located less than 100 yards from the Broadview Subway Station, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Hardy at 416-465-8737.