Walk in Comfort with the Right Orthopedic Footwear & Socks!
Human feet have 52 bones, 66 joints and more than 200 muscles, tendons and ligaments which are designed to support our skeleton while providing balance and mobility.
Our feet can only be as comfortable as the products we wear on out feet, but it’s not just feet that suffer from poor shoes. Back, hip, knee and ankle pain are also greatly affected.
The best shoes for older people are ones that are lightweight and breathable to prevent sweaty feet. They should also be well-cushioned, have good traction on the soles to prevent slips and falls and be easy to get on and off.
Wearing the proper supportive footwear is especially essential for older adults.
Supportive shoes help maintain balance and alignment, which are necessities in this population since they are at a greater fall risk. They also help decrease pedal muscle fatigue and overall soreness since biomechanics forces are evenly distributed throughout the shoe.
* Find the right fit
It's important to choose shoes that provide a firm grip for your heel. When the back of the shoe is too wide or too soft, your foot will slip, causing instability and soreness.
Avoid shoes that change the shape of your feet, meaning...if they hurt, don't wear them! Shoes with pointed, narrow or shallow shape will create pressure and eventual damage to your feet. Your toes should have plenty of room to move, and the shoes should be wide enough to accommodate any type of foot deformity.
* Support is crucial
Arch support is an essential element. Choose shoes with great arch support or that can be worn with orthotic supports. A lack of arc support will cause feet to flatten, and also affect the alignment of the knees, hips and back.
Shoes with laces are an ideal option as they provide a customizable fit. But shoes with multiple velcro straps offer similar support while making them easy to slide on and off. Look for shoes with a padded tongue and cushioning/shock absorption at the ball of the foot and toes.
Below is our BEST-SELLING Orthopedic Footwear that offer ALL of these incredible features and benefits:
Women's Casual Footwear
Men's Casual Footwear
Men's & Women's Footwear
Tyler Hook & Loop Unisex by Oasis
The right footwear is crucial but so is wearing the Right SOCKS!
goSeamless Socks are MADE to be comfortable.
goSeamless Casual
goSeamless Casual Light
goSeamless Edema
- No inside seams, no irritating ridges
- Conforms to the foot providing a smooth fit, helping to eliminate shearing, bunching and pressure points
- Soft combed cotton construction
- Can be worn over open toe compression stockings or casts in order to provide warmth to the toes
- Stretches to accommodate swelling