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Working in the schools I am on my feet quite a bit. As a speech pathologist I am constantly back and forth getting students or on my feet in their classrooms. With all that time on my feet, it does not matter if I am in heels, boots, or flats, there are days where my feet and legs are in pain at the end of the day! I’ve figured out some tips to help my feet stay more comfortable that I am sharing today.
1. Try leather or suede shoes. These mold to your feet and wear better. They are more expensive up front, but far more comfortable and last longer as well! Scuffs or small scratches can also be fixed with a leather shoe that can’t with a man-made material.
2. Don’t lock your knees or pop your hips! I have had knee issues for a couple years that ended up with surgery and then physical therapy this last fall. One thing my physical therapist recommended is for me to stop popping my hip and locking my knees when standing. It puts all the stress of your weight on your ligaments. When you don’t do that, the muscles take your weight.
3. Wear heels sparingly. I wear heels maybe twice a week. And my heels are all 3 inches or lower for work. That is a height I know is comfortable for me all day. Any higher and it would hurt. You need to find your sweet spot for heel height and how often you wear them.
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4. Get yourself a good insert! This is huge. Even avoiding heels and wearing flats can hurt your feet if the flats are not supportive. A good way to solve that is to purchase a quality shoe insert that you can place into any shoe you wear to add support and cushion. I have been using Hydrofeet inserts and absolutely love them.
Hydrofeet Insoles are filled with a vegetable-based, pharmaceutical-grade, FDA-approved glycerin and unlike rubber, gel, or foam inserts. Hydrofeet Insoles last longer, and were found to have 50 times the viscosity and strength of regular insoles! They honestly feel like you are walking on water and I notice a difference especially in my heels and arches. You can purchase them on amazon here. Hydrofeet inserts offer better stability, and less impact for your feel They help prevent or address common foot problems such as sore, tired feet, plantar fasciitis, bunions, knee, hip, and back pain, heel spur, heel pain, corns and calluses, and poor blood circulation.
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