***Tips for Buying Good Shoes:

• Have your feet measured periodically because feet can change over time.

• Shop later in the day because feet swell during the day, especially if one has heart or kidney disease.

• Have shoes fitted with the socks you’ll be wearing with those specific shoes. That way you will know if they are going to fit properly.

• Your shoe length should be about the width of your thumb beyond the end of your longest toe.

When you buy a new pair of shoes, wear them first around the house for a few hours before wearing them outside for any long period of time. Then check your feet for any redness or blisters from irritation. If you wear orthotics or specialized shoe inserts be sure and take them with you when you purchase your shoes to make sure your shoe will fit properly with them in the shoes.