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Improperly-fitting
shoes can cause bunions, corns, calluses, hammertoes, and other
disabling foot problems that are a huge public health risk in the
U.S.
One in six persons, or 43.1 million people in the U.S., have foot
problems. Thirty-six percent regard their foot problems as serious
enough to warrant medical attention.
The cost of foot surgery to correct foot problems from tight-fitting
shoes is $2 billion a year. If time off from work for the surgery
and recovery is included, the cost is $3.5 billion.
A study conducted by the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
found that:
- Nine out of 10 women are wearing shoes that are too
small for their feet.
- Eight out of 10 women say their shoes are painful.
- More than 7 out of 10 women have developed a bunion,
hammertoe, or other painful foot deformity.
- Women are nine times more likely to develop a foot problem due
to improperly fitting shoes than are men.
- Nine out of 10 women's foot deformities can be attributed to
tight shoes.
New Balance is the only athletic shoe company
to offer our complete line in a variety of widths -- ranging from
AA to EEEE.
Disclaimer:
The information provided is not intended to be a substitute
for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always
seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health
provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical
condition. The opinions expressed on this site are not endorsed
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