To help you properly shop for orthopedic shoes, I consulted with podiatrists and asked what styles and design features are most likely to ease daily foot pain.

Pain on the outer side of your foot can range from annoying to debilitating. When the stabbing, burning, or aching is severe, it can limit your ability to stand, walk, exercise, work, or engage in ...

Bottom-of-the-foot pain can result from injuries, including sprains and fractures, or other health conditions like flat feet and arthritis. The location of the pain can help identify the cause. Many ...

Foot pain can become a persistent companion for those who spend hours standing, walking, or exercising. From the piercing discomfort of plantar fasciitis to the dull ache of overworked arches, finding ...

Foot pain is often dismissed as a minor inconvenience, blamed on tight shoes or long days standing. Yet, in 2025, with 1 in 3 adults reporting chronic pain, experts recognize that discomfort in the ...

If you’ve ever woken up with a sharp, stabbing pain in your heel, especially with those first steps, you’ve likely wondered: “What are the heel pain causes, and could this be plantar fasciitis?” ...

Picture this: You’re sleeping peacefully at night — and then suddenly wake up with a searing pain in your foot, especially in your toes. It’s sharp, burning, and feels far worse than any usual ...

IS OUR FOOTWEAR, BUT THAT SWITCH CAN REVEAL PROBLEMS CREATED OVER TIME BY A LACK OF SUPPORT. DOCTOR VAN DEN PATEL ORTHOPEDIC, FOOT AND ANKLE SURGEON AT MERCY MEDICAL CENTER, SAYS SOME PATIENTS DEVELOP ...

Even comfortable shoes can throw your body out of alignment. Experts reveal how everyday footwear can trigger pain in your back, hips, knees, and more—and what to wear instead. Colored MRI-style X-ray ...