| Shoe fashion can always surprise Podiatrists and | | | | accustomed to wearing shoes as we insulate our |
| one of the latest styles to cause some concern is | | | | feet from the ground. This obviously protects our |
| the UGG boot. This Australian product has | | | | feet from painful injury but can also affect how |
| recently proved to be incredibly popular for | | | | well the foot works to support itself. Well |
| almost all work and social occasions and many | | | | designed shoes will offer some stability to the |
| people feel very comfortable in the fur lining, | | | | heel area and allow the joints of the foot to work |
| especially during the winter months. This can have | | | | normally. This combination of strength and |
| positive health benefits because wearing | | | | flexibility allow our feet to feel comfortable when |
| UGGâs insulates the lower leg and feet | | | | we walk. The UGG boot design does not always |
| and this can help to prevent chilling of the skin and | | | | provide the stability that some people need and |
| painful chilblains. Some of those with poor | | | | the heel often rolls towards the inner edge of the |
| circulation in the feet will also benefit by | | | | boot. This can be a sign that the arches of the |
| maintaining a constant temperature in the feet | | | | feet are weakening and may be at risk from a |
| and so avoid pain. The toe box area of the UGG | | | | strain injury and discomfort and pain are often |
| boot also does provide more room for the toes | | | | the result. If this does happen, using a Footmedics |
| than many other boot styles. | | | | Activ orthotic can help restore the foots natural |
| The problems seem to start when using UGG | | | | position within the boot or placing a Stayfresh |
| boots to walk a significant distance. Once we learn | | | | Fleece Insole in a deeper standard shoe can |
| to walk as toddlers, our feet become quickly | | | | provide the insulation required in colder weather. |