Like the rest of the body, feet are prone to sunburn and should always be covered with sunblock. All of this can aggravate existing structural problems such as bunions, corns and calluses. Try to wear heels only in the evening, vary heel height at work, or bring tennis shoes to wear when walking distances between appointments. Also, wear the right size shoe. Most men and women are wearing a shoe at least a half a size too short.
Foot muscles tighten to accommodate to the shorter size.
After wearing the correct size for a month, however, the shoe will feel comfortable and you will no longer be able to fit into the old size. Foot pain is not normal, Dr. Hultman says. If the pain seems to be caused by something other than shoe irritation, see a physician. Although every effort has been made to ensure that data is current, please note that some information may be outdated by more recent medical developments. This information is meant as an educational starting point, and is not a substitute for personal consultation with your own physician.