Checklist for Shoes

• Good fit; comfortably loose when worn with soft, absorbent socks
• Shaped like the foot; broad and spacious in the toe area
• Shock-absorbent sole; a low wedge type is best; avoid high heels
• Breathable material; canvas or leather, not plastic
• Comfortable the moment you put them on.

This brochure was prepared by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons and is intended to contain current information from recognized authorities. It does not, however, represent official policy of the Academy, and its text should not be construed as excluding other acceptable viewpoints