Corns

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What are Corns

A corn, or to use the scientific term, Heloma, is an area of hard skin which has become concentrated to form a callus. They usually form on thin parts of your skin, such as your toes when there is pressure from another surface rubbing against it. A corn could develop due to constant friction from tight or narrow shoes. Corns have a hard area in the centre called a nucleus that presses into the underlying skin tissue of your foot. A corn can be hard or soft, the nucleus however, is always hard.
Corns can be really painful and you may wear a corn pad to help manage this when you are wearing shoes. If you suffer from bunions, you may also have a soft corn between two or more of your other toes. This is due to unequal pressure being placed on your smaller toes as a result of the bunion.

What to look for in a shoe if you have corns

As corns are often a result of ill fitting and narrow shoes rubbing against your skin, it really isn't a good idea to wear this type of footwear. Certainly continuing to wear tight fitting or narrow shoes, even if you have had a corn surgically removed may lead to one developing again. Wearing shoes that are too big to compensate for your painful corn can also lead to other problems as you may fall, trip or slip as a result. If you wear a Corn Pad, you will need to account for this when looking for a healthy and comfortable pair of shoes. If you are in a position to do so then try to leave your shoes off for periods during the day (for example if you sit at a desk for periods of time).
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.
• Wear shoes that have a cushioned and roomy toe box and preferably shoes that will allow you to adjust the width. Look for fastenings such as velcro and lases that come as far to the toe end of the shoe as possible.
• Measure your feet with your corn pad (if you wear one) on
• Make sure that there is enough room in the shoe for your corn pad
• 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 your feet to breath naturally
• Whether you are working on your feet all day, hiking or taking part in sport, make sure your footwear is appropriate to that activity