Your feet are the foundation of your body. As such, they are subject to considerable
pressure with each of the hundreds of steps you take every day. When they are working
properly, it helps keep everything above them in proper line. So treat them right! here are
some things to consider when buying shoes:

• Your foot size changes with age. That’s because the foot spreads. The arch lowers a little and things loosen.
• Have both feet measured every time you buy new shoes.
• Have them measured when you are in a standing, weight-bearing position.
• Wear the type of sock you intend to wear with the shoes.
• If your feet are of a different size — it’s not uncommon — buy the larger size.
• Buy shoes in the afternoon because feet swell during the day and will be at their largest later in the day.
• Don’t plan on a shoe stretching with wear. The heel should fit snugly and the toe box should have plenty of room for the toes to wiggle.
• Don’t let a sales person tell you that a shoe fits if it does not feel comfortable. You are the only one who knows if the shoe fits.
• Shoe sizes may vary slightly from style to style. So don’t convince yourself that you wear only a particular size.

Finally, don’t skimp on shoes. you know what you can afford. A bargain shoe may eventually give you, well, headaches.
Presented as a service to the community by: Union County Chiropractic Clinic, 110 Skyline Drive, Maynardville, TN (865) 992-7000 www.unioncountychiropractic.com.