PODIATRIST DISCUSSES WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A WINTER BOOT
posted: Oct. 09, 2020.
We know winter boots should be warm and come with plenty of traction to combat icy sidewalks, but what else should we be looking for in a solid winter boot? In addition to arch support, ankle support is key. In the words of Sarah Haller, DPM, of Essex Union Podiatry, “ice has no mercy,” and just about everyone is at risk of slipping and potentially injuring their ankles or feet. She recommends choosing a boot that hits at least two or three inches above the ankle joint to minimize the risk of potential injury. And sadly, “no, UGGs don’t count as stable.”
Dr. Sarah Haller |
“If you absolutely have to have an elevated look, I’m into the bold look of a wedge with a rubber lug sole,” says Dr. Haller. Wedges also offer more arch support than regular heels, but for truly heavy snow or ice, Dr. Haller recommends picking up a more heavy-duty pair and perhaps leaving these for lighter days.
Source: Abby Hepworth, Pow Wow [10/6/20]
Courtesy of Barry Block, editor of PM News