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  2. Diabetic shoe - Wikipedia

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    Many diabetic shoes have velcro closures for ease of application and removal. Diabetic shoes (sometimes referred to as extra depth, therapeutic shoes or sugar shoes) are specially designed shoes, or shoe inserts, intended to reduce the risk of skin breakdown in diabetics with existing foot disease and relieve pressure to prevent diabetic foot ulcers.

  3. Shoe insert - Wikipedia

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    A pair of orthopedic insoles A pair of regular leather inner soles. A removable shoe insert, otherwise known as a foot orthosis, insole or inner sole, accomplishes many purposes, including daily wear comfort, height enhancement, plantar fasciitis treatment, arch support, foot and joint pain relief from arthritis, overuse, injuries, leg length discrepancy, and other causes such as orthopedic ...

  4. Orthotics - Wikipedia

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    Foot orthoses (commonly called orthotics) are devices inserted into shoes to provide support for the foot by redistributing ground reaction forces acting on the foot joints while standing, walking or running. They may be either pre-moulded (also called pre-fabricated) or custom made according to a cast or impression of the foot.

  5. Pitted keratolysis - Wikipedia

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    Pitted keratolysis (also known as keratolysis plantare sulcatum, [1] keratoma plantare sulcatum, [1] and ringed keratolysis [1]) is a bacterial skin infection of the foot. [2] The infection is characterized by craterlike pits on the sole of the feet and toes, particularly weight-bearing areas.

  6. Podiatrists and shoppers love these slip-on sneakers: 'My ...

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    Walking shoes can cost up to $150 (about what you'll pay for popular but pricey Hokas), so it's hard to say no to a quality shoe that's $38. Note that the prices differ by color and size, but they ...

  7. Nurses Say These Are the Best Shoes for Standing all Day - AOL

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    For the best shoes for plantar fasciitis, nurses will generally want to look for a shoe “that has stability throughout the mid-foot with flexibility at the ball of the foot,” says Sharkey.

  8. Diseases of the foot - Wikipedia

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    There are orthotic shoe insoles (foot orthotics) that help correct flat feet. Surgery does not correct flat feet and should be avoided. [citation needed] Hammer toes are unsightly and reveal a toe that is curled due to a bend in the middle joint of the toe. A hammer toe occur chiefly because the shoe is too tight at the front or the heels are ...

  9. This is what the two holes in your Converse are used for

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    If the shoes don't fit properly, you can easily tighten up your shoes by using these two holes. Take a look at how Youtuber Sarah Barlow tied her laces. Scroll through to see some stylish sneakers: