The Worst Shoes for Your Feet

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Hillary Brenner, DPM, spokeswoman, American Podiatric Medical Association.
American Podiatric Medical Association: "Heel Pain," "General Foot Health," "Foot and Ankle Injuries," "Orthotics," "Important Do's and Don'ts to Avoid a Summer 'Flip-Flop Fiasco,'" "Secrets to Avoiding a Sandal Scandal," "Bunions," "Hammertoes," "Footwear," "Boot Buying 101 - APMA Offers Winter Shoe Buying Tips."
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: "Sprained Ankle," "Tight Shoes and Foot Problems," "Don't Rely on Stated Shoe Size."
Johns Hopkins Medicine: "Arthritis Special Report: Easing Foot, Ankle, and Knee Pain with Orthotics."
Washington State Podiatric Medical Association: "Podiatrists Keep America Walking."
Arthritis.org: "Flat Feet and Knee Pain."
St. John Providence Health System: "Are Fee at Fault for Back, Hip, and Knee Woes?"
American Council on Exercise: "Will Toning Shoes Really Give You a Better Body?"
American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons: "In Women's Shoes, Pain Does Not Equal Gain," "Osteoarthritis of the Foot and Ankle."
Reviewed by Hansa D. Bhargava, MD on August 29, 2019
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