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Jun 02 2022

Can Shoes That Are Too Big Cause Foot Problems?

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If you’re a regular reader of this site, you’re probably aware of some of the dangers caused by shoving your foot into a shoe that is simply too small to accommodate your foot. Shoes that are too tight can cause problems like hammertoes and bunions, so that leads some people to assume that they should […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Uncategorized · Tagged: big shoe problems, big shoes, foot, oversized shoes, shoes

Apr 13 2022

What Happens If Your Shoes Are Too Tight In Certain Spots?

If you’re an active individual or you work outside the house, odds are your feet spend a fair amount of time inside a pair of shoes. Shoes are designed to offer your feet comfort and protection, but we need to make sure we pick out the right pair of shoes, otherwise we may actually be […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Education, Injury prevention · Tagged: shoes, shoes too tight, tight, tight shoes, tight shoes problems

Dec 01 2021

Choosing The Right Shoes As We Get Older

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Our feet typically stop growing in our early twenties, and most people enjoy that their shoe size doesn’t vary much if at all once they reach this point in life. So while it may become easier to pick the right size shoe as we get older, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t put some thought into […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Exercise, Foot Injury, Injury prevention, Treatment · Tagged: age, feet, foot, old shoes, shoes

Sep 23 2020

Does Shoe Design Actually Make Our Feet Weaker?

Like many products, shoes are designed to make things a little easier on our bodies. Many shoes, especially sneakers, have a slight upwards bend in the toe area of the shoe. This area, known as the toe spring, is designed to make walking easier and more comfortable. However, researchers believe this design could also be […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Exercise, Foot Injury, Heel injury, Injury prevention · Tagged: foot, foot muscles, shoe, shoes, toe springs

Aug 15 2019

Tips For Back To School Shoe Shopping

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A new school year is right around the corner, and for many kids and parents that means it’s Back to School shopping season. If your kids treated their school supplies well last year, you may not have to invest in new backpacks or folders, but even if they were good to their shoes, there’s a […]

Written by Lance Silverman, MD · Categorized: Ankle Injury, Foot Injury · Tagged: ankle, back to school, back to school shoes, school, shoes

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The information contained on this site is intended to provide only general education about foot & ankle surgery and conditions. It should NOT be regarded as diagnostic, treatment or any other type of specific medical advice to anyone. On this site, Dr. Silverman periodically provides assessments and commentary on specific procedures that individuals have undergone. These assessments do not indicate that Dr. Silverman has performed these specific surgeries. Individuals should always consult a licensed and qualified health care provider for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment recommendations regarding their specific medical problems.

Pima Center Clinic

8405 North Pima Center Parkway
Suite 101
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Arcadia Clinic

3033 North 44th Street
Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85018

High Street Clinic

5355 East High Street
Suite 113
Phoenix, AZ 85054

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