Heel Pain
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What is Heel Pain
Sometimes Heel Pain can be the result of an underlying condition such as Plantar Faciitis,Flat Feet or Heel Spurs. Heel Pain can however arise for no particular reason and is often described as a sharp shooting pain that shoots up the heel. Heel Pain is usually worse in the morning, subsiding through they day and reoccurring in the evening. Heel pain could be a result of simply being on your feet all day at work or home, especially if your shoes are confining, letting heat and pressure to build up in your heel.
What to look for in a shoe if you have Heel Pain
If you suffer from Heel Pain then it is best to avoid wearing high heel shoes and remove your footwear whenever possible, for example when sat as a desk or in the home. You may wear an orthotic insert or a Heel Support that you have bought 'off the shelf', or has been tailored by a podiatrist to help alleviate the pain. You will need to account for this when looking for a healthy and comfortable pair of shoes.
The check list below has been developed to help you find a pair of shoes that you are happy with and are also healthy for your feet. Depending on the style of shoe you want, you may focus on all or most of them.
- Know your shoe size, sounds like common sense but when was the last time you had yours measured?
- Make sure that the shoes you are buying will be wide enough for your feet, If you generally have problems finding shoes that are wide enough then it may be worth getting them measured in person at a reputable shoe shop.
- Look for a shoe with a removable insert or one that is deep enough to accommodate yours
- Whether you are working on your feet all day, hiking or taking part in sport, make sure your footwear is appropriate to that activity
- Think about the material that your shoe is made of, avoid synthetic and hard materials and opt for a natural soft leather or alternative that will allow your feet to breath naturally
- For the ladies, choose a low and firm heeled shoe
