Don't buy shoes that feel too tight and expect them to stretch to fit. Your heel should fit comfortably in the shoe with a minimum amount of slipping - the shoes should not ride up and down on your heel when you walk. Walk in the shoes to make sure they fit and feel right. Then take them home and spend some time walking on carpet to make sure the fit is a good one. The upper part of the shoes should be made of a soft, flexible material to match the shape of your foot.
Shoes made of leather can reduce the possibility of skin irritations.
Soles should provide solid footing and not be slippery. Thick soles cushion your feet when walking on hard surfaces. Common Foot Problems Fungal and Bacterial Conditions , including athlete's foot, occur because our feet spend a lot of time in shoes - a warm, dark, humid place that is perfect for fungus to grow. Fungal and bacterial conditions can cause dry skin, redness, blisters, itching, and peeling. If not treated right away, an infection may be hard to cure.