Ouch! Women’s feet are hurting!
According to recent data from the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society:
Women account for 90% of foot surgeries in the U.S. at an estimated cost of 2 billion dollars.
82% of women reported having foot pain. 72% reported one or more foot deformities.
86% of women wore shoes one or two width sizes too small (an average of 1.2 cm smaller)
In the 20% of women who reported no foot pain, there was only an average of 0.56 cm discrepancy between the width of their shoe and their foot.
20% of women had pain in the ball of the foot and 58% in the toes.
75% of women had neglected to have their foot measured in more than 5 years.
60% noted that their shoe size has increased.
Women with size 8 or larger had more pain and deformities than others.
50% of women were dissatisfied with their ability to find dress shoes that are fashionable and comfortable, despite the fact that 60% said they paid between $50 and $200 for shoes.
This is a clear case for seeking out knowledge on comfortable shoes that offer support as well style. We don’t have to suffer for our style!
see the post on Taryn Rose, podiatrist turned shoe designer:
