- Choose comfortable, well-fitting shoes with plenty of room, especially in the toe box, but not too loose so that they slip.
- Get your feet measured and professionally fitted.
- Never buy tight shoes hoping they will stretch.
- Make sure you fit them to your larger foot, you may need an insole for the other shoe.
- Avoid thong sandals, flip-flops, pointed-toe and open-toed shoes, and very high heels.
- Wear shoes that can be adjusted with laces, velcro or a buckle.
- Inspect inside shoes every day for tears or bumps that may cause pressure or irritation and for foreign objects.
- If you have nerve damage, give your feet a break or change shoes after. five hours to change the pressure points on different areas of your feet.
- Purchase new socks when buying new shoes. Consider socks which wick moisture away from the skin, such as bamboo.
- Wear clean, dry socks and non-binding pantyhose.
- Avoid socks or hosiery with seams that can cause additional pressure points or are too tight on the leg/ankle.
- Don’t be rushed into buying shoes that you are not completely happy with.