Foot Specialists Blog

  Crocs are everyone’s favorite comfy clogs, but podiatrists warn that comfort shouldn’t be the primary feature to look for in a shoe for healthy feet. Since launching in 2002 and featuring in the film Idiocracy (2006), Crocs—the brand of chunky, fun-to-accessorize, and ultra-comfy … [Read more...] about Are Crocs Good for Your Feet? Here’s What You Should Know

  Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis are common causes of foot pain, and patients often attempt to self-diagnose themselves with one or the other using information online. However, these self-diagnoses are frequently inaccurate, leading individuals to try treating themselves at home … [Read more...] about Achilles Tendonitis vs. Plantar Fasciitis: Understanding the Differences and Treatments

  Whether you’re an athlete, a regular at the gym, or a regular joe, you’ve probably had a foot cramp. Foot cramps are usually temporary, but the pain can be excruciating in that short moment.  After a foot cramp subsides, you probably forget about it, but sometimes they can cause a … [Read more...] about Do These Stretches for Foot Cramps and Find Relief

  Corns, calluses, and bunions are three common ailments that affect feet. Despite how common they are, we don’t recommend using information from the internet to diagnose them yourself; that’s risky. You should get a referral from your primary care physician to see a specialist, specifically … [Read more...] about What’s the Difference Between Corns, Calluses, and Bunions?

In our last blog, we discussed the top considerations when bunion surgery is necessary. Today, our podiatry experts are back to share what we, in our professional opinion, believe to be the best shoes for after bunion surgery.  If you or someone you know has had bunion surgery or is planning to … [Read more...] about What Are the Best Shoes for After Bunion Surgery? Your Guide to Post-Operative Footwear

  Medically referred to as hallux valgus, bunions are bony protrusions that occur when extended pressure misaligns the big toe pushing it toward the index toe. This bump can result from wearing tight shoes, hereditary structural defects, foot biomechanics, or underlying conditions like … [Read more...] about When Do You Need Bunion Surgery? How to Decide If It’s Time