Big feet can easily be the cause of foot problems. Read what causes this problem and how to deal with wide feet as you age.
Whether you were born with naturally large feet or your feet naturally widened as you got older, you can have many problems such as: B. to find the right shoe size. First of all, feet come in all shapes and sizes, and wide feet are usually not a cause for concern. But at the same time, we want to raise awareness of the lesser-known health issues that can cause your feet to grow wider than the so-called ideal foot size. In addition to timely detection, wearing perfectly fitting footwear is paramount to minimizing common health problems.
Causes of Big Feet
Before you know the treatment, read the causes of big feet!
1. Your feet grow over time
With age and aging, the tendons and ligaments loosen, causing the foot to become wider and longer. Sometimes they can get wider than usual.
2. Dealing with foot deformities
From calluses to bunions to hammer toes, these are some of the most common foot deformities that cause feet to widen.
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3. The gene game
As our favorite saying goes, feet come in all shapes and sizes. And of course, some of us are born with big feet. what’s more A flat foot tends to grow larger feet.
4. Pregnancy hormones
Relaxin, a pregnancy hormone produced by the ovaries and placenta to relax the body and prepare for childbirth, can cause the joints and ligaments of the feet to loosen. It’s fairly common for women to develop a wider foot in the second and third trimesters
6. Edema after-effect
Edema or swelling can be a direct cause of temporary foot widening.
Side effects of wearing the wrong shoe size
People with larger feet often experience discomfort, often associated with wearing shoes that don’t fit properly. Shoes that are too tight or too tight can lead to a variety of problems, including pain, blisters, and certain deformities such as:
1. Calluses: Unnecessary pressure and friction on the skin of the feet caused by tight shoes can cause calluses or thickening of the skin. Corn is the most common type of callus that occurs as a result
2nd bale: A bunion, or bony bump, refers to the enlargement of our joint bones and tissues that develops at the base of the big toe. It can cause the big toe to protrude, causing pain and swelling in the feet.
3. Hammer Toe: The easiest way to identify a hammer toe is when it curls up rather than lying flat. Again, it’s a result of an imbalance in our ligaments, muscles, and tendons that stems from the wrong type of shoes, among other things
4. Overlapped or Crossed Toe: Crossing the toes when wedged in a tight toe develops a case of an overlapped toe
How do you deal with big feet?
Follow these tips to overcome the common difficulties caused by large feet:
1. Buy well-fitting and supportive shoes
The right footwear with supportive neo-age technologies like Foot Pharma Footbed and Arch-Flex can make all the difference:
- Feet grow with age, so we strongly recommend measuring them before any new purchase. A pro tip would be to do this at the end of the day when it’s expanding the most.
- Also, to best avoid cramps, make sure there is some space (at least the width of your finger) between the big toe and the end of the shoes.
Identify and buy from brands that offer sizes over 12 with wider options. - Several local brands are leading this niche category with inclusivity and innovative designs.
- If the feet are different lengths, take the size of the larger foot.
One can also aim for shoes with removable insoles. It facilitates the easy integration of orthopedic designs into the shoes when needed.
2. Visit a doctor
While the right footwear can help resolve and even prevent these problems in their early stages, if they are of extreme severity, it is advisable to see a doctor immediately.
There may be specific problems, such as heel spurs or plantar fasciitis, or a specific injury that require specific attention from a podiatrist. So follow the treatment.
