Wear shoes with cushioned soles and adding an arch support to decrease pressure. Aging, genetics nerve entrapment, interruption of blood supply, arthritis or injury to the ball of the foot can cause pain known as metatarsalgia. The pain occurs when the supporting ligament gets stretched and flattens the arch. Arch problems can lead to tendon inflammation and pain in other areas of the foot. To prevent fallen arches, wear shoes with good arch supports and footgear made for particular sports, such as tennis or running.
Many people buy tight shoes thinking they ll loosen up and adapt after they are broken in.
Forget the premium placed on dainty, narrow shoes. For daily use, wear shoes of adequate width, comfortable instep and plenty of wiggle room for toes. Laces or buckles will hold the shoe to the foot and prevent potentially harmful clutching by toes. Reserve high heels and tight shoes for short-term wear. Heel tight should generally be restricted to no more than 2 inches and the heel should be broad enough to support the wearer s weight.