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Tips for selecting shoes

Purchase your shoes later in the day or after a workout when your foot is larger
The heel fit should be snug.
Allow 3/8 or 1/2 inch between the longest toe and the end of the shoe.
The ball of the foot should line up with the break or the bend in the shoe.
The toe box is too wide if the material on the shoe bunches up.
Get a wide toe box for individuals with bunions.
Trace the bottom of your foot on paper. The tracing should match the bottom of the shoe.
Replace your shoes every 150 miles of crosstraining, 500 miles of running & 1000 miles walking.
Learn foot biomechanics and know your foot type (Pronator or Supinator).
Wear the appropriate shoe for the activity it is intended for. Look for a sport/activity specific shoe. Walking shoes have a more of a rigid forefoot than a running shoe.

Lower extremity injuries

Patellofemoral Pain
Plantar Fascitis
Achilles Tendonitis
Ankle Sprains
Neuroma-inflammation of the nerve running between the metatarsals
Blisters
Stress fractures

These are common overuse injuries that may result from lower extremity mechanical variations. Have your physician refer you to a physical therapist or podiatrist to determine the proper diagnosis and treatment. Treatment may include a modification of your current training program, stretching, hip strengthening, ice, orthotics, shoe modification, and proper rest from overtraining.