Younger women appear to be much more likely to choose shoes for comfort. If that trend continues, it is likely that during the next couple of decades, the number of women in their forties, fifties and sixties having foot surgery will go down, said Coughlin. That will make me happy, because I'll have done something for women. Choosing Shoes That Fit Poorly fitting shoes are painful and can promote foot problems. To make sure new shoes fit properly, follow this advice from the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, the National Shoe Retailers Association and the Pedorthic Footwear Association.
Sizes vary among brands and styles.
Judge the shoe by how it fits your foot, not by the size marked on the box. Select a shoe that conforms as nearly as possible to the shape of your foot. Have your feet measured regularly. Foot size changes as you grow older. One foot is usually bigger than the other.