5. Keep it Fresh: Don't Always Wear Closed-Toe High Heels
A tight shoebox causes more problems than open-toed shoes. This is because they force your toes into an unnatural shape. Open-toed allow them to spread out a bit for better foothold and less friction.
6. Wear the Right Shoe for the Right Activity
For exercise fanatics, running every day or taking Zumba classes in the wrong shoes can mean getting a corn quicker than dropping five pounds. Wearing sneakers that are too loose or too tight can speed up corn or callus development. Wear running shoes for running. These weigh just ounces and have increased arch support (if you need it). For aerobic classes with a lot of side-to-side plus front-to-back motion, buy sneakers with padding around the perimeter. You can find this info listed on the sides of the box.
7. Don't Forget about Your Feet at Work
According to the same NYT report, about 120,000 foot injuries happen at work each year, with 40,000 of those related to the toes. If you work on your feet but love your heels, save them for after hours. Switching footwear throughout the day keeps both your shoes and feet in good condition.
Neither Foot Pain Nor Growths Are Normal
Have you seen a career woman’s bare feet after decades in heels? Beauty doesn’t have to equal pain. Your feet don’t have to look like that. Just take some simple precautions such as: