Clarks Wedge Heels - Podiatrist Recommended for some foot types.

Clarks Maritsa Lara

Podiatrist Recommended

The Clark's Maritsa Lara is a great choice for fashion and comfort for some foot types. What makes this shoe comfortable is that it meets 3 of the 4 criteria required for a shoe to be good enough for your feet. 

Most importantly, this shoe has a thick, rigid and non-flexible sole which is absolutely crucial for foot comfort. Shoes with flexible soles are horrible for your feet because a shoe that allows motion through joints causes pain, inflammation, swelling and can lead to osteoarthritic joint changes. Secondly, this shoe has a wide toe box that helps prevent the risk of hammertoes, bunions, corns, neuromas, ingrown toenails, and fungal toenails. The rearfoot strap helps to control motion which means that there will be less biomechanical strain on joints and tendons, which will help to speed the healing of pathologies such as Achilles tendonitis and plantar fasciitis. Wearing a shoe with rearfoot strapping also helps to decrease strain on the knees, hips and lower back. 

This shoe is recommended for patients with:

*Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain)

*Mild Achilles Tendonitis 

*Mild Hallux Limitus (limited range of motion through the 1st toe joint) 

*Mild Functional Hallux Limitus

*Mild Hypermobility

*Mild Over-Pronation

*Mild Morton's Neuroma

*Mild Metatarsalgia

*Mild Bunions

*Mild to Moderate Hammertoes

*Mild Capsulitis

*Mild Tailor's Bunions

*Mild Osteoarthritis (maybe) 

*History of previous Lisfranc's Injury (maybe) 

This shoe is not recommended for patients with: 

*Hallux Rigidus (no motion through 1st toe joint)

*Balance Issues

*Peripheral Neuropathy (nerve damage)

*Peripheral Arterial Disease (poor circulation)

*Diabetes

*History of Ulcerations

*Lymphedema (excessive swelling) 

*Drop Foot

*Ankle Instability 

*Severe Hypermobility

*Severe Over-Pronation

*Severe Osteoarthritis 

*Rheumatoid Arthritis 

*Charcot-Marie Tooth

*Charcot Foot 

For more information about comfortable shoes and your feet, please refer to these articles: 

My feet hurt! Top 10 things to alleviate foot pain today. 

http://podiatryshoereview.blogspot.com/2012/05/my-feet-hurt-top-ten-things-relieve.html

Shoe recommendations for patients recovering from Lisfranc's Injuries. 

http://podiatryshoereview.blogspot.com/2012/04/podiatrist-shoe-recommendations-for.html

I hope this was helpful!

Dr. Cathleen A. McCarthy

:)

Comfortable Wedge Heels for Summer 2016 - Pikolinos - Podiatry Recommended

Pikolinos

Two great choices for Summer 2016

Podiatrist Recommended

Pikolinos Mykonos

Pikolinos Madeira

Much thanks to my stylish patient who found these sandals! Both of these wedge heels are great choices for wearing on smooth, concrete surfaces. I would not recommend them for significantly uneven pavement or cobblestone. If possible, I recommend that you try on these shoes at the store so that you can get a good fit and make sure that they are comfortable. What makes both of these wedges so good is that they meet the criteria of what makes a good shoe. 

The four criteria required for a comfortable shoe:

1. A thick, rigid and non-flexible sole, so that there is no motion through the foot joints. Eliminating motion through foot joints decreases the progression of bunions, hammertoes and arthritic joint changes as well as decreasing inflammation, swelling and pain of tendons, muscles and ligaments. If you have arthritis or any joint issues in your feet (degenerative changes, history of a fracture or injury, ect) then wearing a shoe that is flexible will cause more wear and tear on the joints, which will cause more damage and pain. If you are recovering from a foot injury and are trying to transition from your below-the-knee walking boot into normal shoes -- the trick is to ease into shoes that do the same thing that the CAM walker did -- stop motion through the area of pain so that you can continue to heal and be comfortable. 

2. Wide toebox. A wide, soft toebox will decrease the progression of hammertoes, bunions, corns and calluses and other issues such as Morton's neuromas. If water can slowly wear down boulders into sand, then what do you think the pressure from pointy-toed shoes are doing to your joints throughout your lifetime? 

3. Rearfoot Control. In my opinion, there are no flip-flops that are good enough for anyone's feet! If you are not wearing a strap around the rearfoot, then you are forced to grip down with your toes, which helps promote hammertoes, mechanical strain and tired-leg syndrome.  

4. Arch Support. Although there is no significant arch support in these two sandals, you can get an over-the-counter cushion from the pharmacy that will adhere to the top of the footbed to give added arch support.  

These shoes are recommended for patients with:

*Mild to moderate Hallux Limitus

*Mild to moderate Functional Hallux Limitus 

*Hallux Rigidus (Mykonos)

*History of a 1st toe joint implant or fusion (Mykonos)

*Mild Osteoarthritis

*Mild Rheumatoid Arthritis (clear with your podiatrist) 

*Mild to Moderate Metatarsalgia

*Morton's Neuroma

*Plantar Plate Injury

*Capsulitis

*Over-Pronation (try to add a self-adhesive arch support and only wear for social occasions and not for all day walking)

*Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain)

*History of a previous Lisfranc's injury or fracture that has healed (please check with your podiatrist to see if this shoe is appropriate for you)

*Mild Hammertoes

*Mild Bunions

*Mild Tailor's Bunions 

*Mild Achilles Tendonitis

*History of healed tendonitis (check with your podiatrist)

These shoes are NOT recommended for patients with: 

*Diabetes

*History or Ulcerations

*Charcot foot

*Balance Issues

*Moderate to Severe Hypermobility or Ligament Laxity 

*History of Falling

*Instability

*Peripheral Neuropathy (nerve damage)

*Charcot-Marie Tooth

*Neurological Issues

*Peripheral Arterial Disease (poor circulation)

*Excessive swelling

*Moderate to Severe Lymphedema

For more information, please refer to my other articles on this blog:

My Feet Hurt: Top Ten Things to do to Alleviate Foot Pain.

http://podiatryshoereview.blogspot.com/2012/05/my-feet-hurt-top-ten-things-relieve.html

Shoe Recommendations for Patients Recovering from Lisfranc's Foot Injuries.

http://podiatryshoereview.blogspot.com/2012/04/podiatrist-shoe-recommendations-for.html


Top 30 Comfortable Sandals for Summer 2016.
http://podiatryshoereview.blogspot.com/2016/02/podiatrist-recommended-comfortable.html

I hope this was helpful and I thank you for reading the blog!

Have a wonderful day,

Dr. Cathleen A. McCarthy

:)

Comfortable Platform Wedge Heels - American Rag

American Rag 

Kenna Platform Wedge Pumps

This wedge heel is not for every foot type, but it may be a good choice for anyone who can tolerate this height heel and who does not have narrow heels. If your heels are narrow then they will have a tendency to slip upward and out the back of this shoe, which will be uncomfortable and could cause skin irritation and even a possible injury. 

What makes these heels better than most is that they have a thick, rigid and non-flexible wedge sole. The rigid wedge sole eliminates motion through the forefoot area, which will cause less stress and injury to forefoot joints and be far more comfortable than wearing heels with a flimsy or flexible sole. A thicker wedge sole will protect your forefoot from the constant, repetitive microtrauma of walking on concrete surfaces. It's your feet versus a lifetime of damage from walking on unforgiving concrete surfaces, so the more protection you give your feet now, the longer they will last. 

If you are not able to tolerate heels this high or if you have a history of significant forefoot issues then this is most likely not the shoe for you. If you can wear heels this height then you will probably find this shoe to be more comfortable than most heels. 

This shoe should work for patients who have:

*Mild Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain)

*History of previous mild Achilles Tendonitis that has resolved

*Woman who know that they can wear heels this height with no pain. 

This shoe is not recommended for patients with: 

*Moderate to Severe Hallux Limitus (limited range of motion through the 1st toe joint)

*Hallux Rigidus (no motion through 1st toe joint)

*Morton's Neuroma 

*Plantar Plate Injury

*Capsulitis

*Hypermobility / Ligament Laxity

*Moderate to Severe Over-Pronation

*Diabetes

*Peripheral Arterial Disease (poor circulation)

*Peripheral Neuropathy (nerve damage)

*History or Ulcerations

*Charcot Foot

*Previous Lisfranc's Injury or Fracture

*History of Peroneal or Posterior Tibial Tendonitis

*Anyone with foot pain

*Please remember that if you are having foot pain, I highly recommend that you follow up with your local podiatrist for evaluation, x-rays and treatment. Try to find a podiatrist who is conservative and more biomechanical than surgical. Although some patients do need foot surgery, the wide majority of foot problems can be resolved with gentle, non-surgical treatment. If any doctor recommends surgery on your feet or ankles, get a second and even third opinion - especially from a more conservative biomechanical podiatrist. 

For more information, please see two other articles on this blog:

My feet hurt: top 10 things to do to alleviate foot pain today.

http://podiatryshoereview.blogspot.com/2012/05/my-feet-hurt-top-ten-things-relieve.html

Shoe recommendations for patients recovering from Lisfranc's Injuries.

http://podiatryshoereview.blogspot.com/2012/04/podiatrist-shoe-recommendations-for.html

I hope this was helpful!

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Thank you!

Dr. Cathleen A. McCarthy

:)

Podiatrist Recommended Comfortable Fashion Boot - Eileen Fischer Wedge Boot.

Eileen Fischer

Grip Wedge Bootie

The Eileen Fischer Grip Wedge Bootie is my new favorite boot! Although this boot is not appropriate for every patient or foot type, this should be a comfortable shoe choice for anyone who knows that she can tolerate a heel of this height. What makes this boot so comfortable is that it has a thick, rigid and non-flexible sole that is protective of the foot joints. I love the rearfoot strapping, which offers more biomechanical control, which helps decrease strain on the tendons, joints and ligaments. The toebox is lightly tapered but realtively wide. The only quibble I have with the forefoot toebox is that there is a seam running right through where a bunion would be, so if you have a moderate to severe bunion this may not be the shoe for you. If you know that this heel height is not a problem for you to wear, this may be a comfortable shoe choice for you. 

The following list is general recommendation. I always recommend that you try on the shoe at the store and if it doesn't feel good then it is not the choice for you. 

This boot is recommended for people with:

*Mild Bunions

*Mild Hammertoes

*Mild Tailor's bunions

*Healed Lisfranc's Injuries (clear this boot with you podiatrist first)

*Mild Achilles Tendonitis

*Plantar Fasciitis (heel pain)

*Mild Over-Pronation 

*Mild Hypermobility 

*Mild Functional Hallux Limitus 

This boot is not recommended for people with:

*Hallux Rigidus (no motions through the 1st toe joint)

*Moderate to Severe Hallux Limitus (limited range of motion through the 1st toe joint)

*Sesamoiditis

*Moderate to severe Morton's Neuroma

*Forefoot Capsulitis

*Moderate to severe Bunions

*Moderate to severe Hammertoes

*Moderate to severe Tailor's bunions

*Subluxing Hammertoes

*Plantar plate injuries or pain

*Metatarsalgia

*Tendonitis

*Diabetics 

*Peripheral Neuropathy (nerve damage)

*Peripheral Arterial Disease (poor circulation)

*History of foot ulcerations

*Charcot Foot

Have a wonderful evening!

Dr. Cathleen A. McCarthy

:)

Dansko Thea - Podiatrist Recommended Comfortable Women's Casual Heels

DANSKO THEA

 

The Dansko Thea is a comfortable wedge heel for patients with certain foot types. What makes it so comfortable is that it has a thick, rigid sole that offers protection for the foot joints. If you have severe Hallux Limitus or Rigidus (limited range of motion at the 1st toe joint), this may not be the shoe for you. If you have mild to moderate Hallux Limitus, this sandal may be perfect for you as it will not allow any motion across the 1st toe joint, which allows for increased comfort and it may stop or slow the progression of the injury/deformity.

The Dansko Thea also has very good forefoot, midfoot and rearfoot control, provided by the straps, that helps with biomechanical control of the foot structures. The arch support is not excellent but it is adequate for most patients. I highly recommend that if you purchase a Dansko sandal, make sure you get one that has rearfoot strapping. If you don't have rearfoot strapping, you have to grip your toes down to stay in the shoes, which causes more mechanical strain to your foot and ankle structures as well as your knees, hips and lower back.

This Shoe is Recommended For Patients with:

*Mild Hallux Limitus (Decreased motion of the 1st toe joint)

*Mild Osteoarthritis

*Mild Achilles Tendonitis

*Mild Haglund's Deformity

*Mild Hypermobility

*Mild Tendonitis

*Previous (but healed) Lisfranc's Fracture or Injury (Please check with your doctor)

*Mild Bunions

*Mild Tailor's Bunion

*Mild Hammertoes

*Capsulitis of the toe joints

*Metatarsalgia

*Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain) 

*Mild Over-Pronation

 

This Shoe is NOT Recommended for Patients with:

* Diabetes

*Peripheral Arterial Disease (Poor Circulation)

*Peripheral Neuropathy (Nerve Damage)

*Charcot Foot 

*Moderate to Severe Hallux Limitus/Rigidus (Decreased or no motion of the 1st toe joint)

*Severe Fat Pad Atrophy (these patients need more cushion - try the Naot Paris) 

*Severe Over-Pronation

*Severe Hypermobility

*Severe Ligament Laxity

*History of Ulcerations 

I hope this has been helpful. 

Dr. Cathleen A. McCarthy

:)

 

 

 

 

Comfortable Women's Wedge Sandals...

 COMFORTABLE WOMEN'S 
WEDGE SANDALS:

  

Gentle Souls - Juniper Barry Red 

$210 

 

Gentle Souls Dolling

$210

Juicy Couture Mallory Too Flat

$134.99





What's great about these wedges is that they give you the height (for fashion) but they don't give you the excessive 'foot tilt' forward, which makes for more comfortable wear and puts less strain on the joints, muscles, tendons as well as the ball of the foot. Each of these wedges has strapping of the forefoot, midfoot and rearfoot, which offers more biomechanical control and therefore allows for more comfort, less mechanical strain and less chance of injury. 

These Wedges Should Be Comfortable For Patients With:

*Mild to Moderate Hammertoes

*Mild to Moderate Bunions

*Mild to Moderate Tailor's Bunions

*Mild Metatarsalgia

*Mild Hallux Limitus (Limited Range of Motion of the 1st Toe Joint)

*Mild Osteoarthritis

*Mild Capsulitis

*Mild Morton's Neuroma

*Mild Heel Pain

*Mild Achilles Tendonitis

*Mild Tendonitis   

*Mild Over-Pronation 

*Dorsal Exostosis (Bone Spur on Top of Midfoot area)

These Shoes Are NOT Recommended For Patients With:

*Moderate to Severe Hallux Limitus (Limited Range of Motion of the 1st Toe Joint) 

*Hallux Rigidus

*Moderate to Severe Osteoarthritis

*Moderate to Severe Degenerative Joint Disease

*Rheumatoid Arthritis

*Diabetes

*Peripheral Neuropathy (Nerve Damage)

*Peripheral Arterial Disease (Poor Circulation)

*Weak Legs

*Balance Issues

*Drop Foot

*Charcot Foot

*History of Ulcerations 

*Hypermobility / Ligament Laxity

*Moderate to Severe Over-Pronation

I hope this was helpful!

Sincerely,

Dr. Cathleen A. McCarthy

:)

 

 

 

Podiatry Review of the John Fluevog Hi Wedge Dawn & Prepares Merit...

John Fluevog:

A Review of 

Two Fabulous High Heels

For Women Who Know They Can Wear Heels! 

 

John Fluevog Hi Wedge Dawn

$159

Be still my heart! 

I love John Fluevog shoes and I adore the look of the Hi Wedge Dawn.

I personally am on the verge of not being able to wear heels this high anymore because of the biomechanical structure of my foot 

(mild Hallux Limitus with a slightly elevated 1st metatarsal and the beginning of a dorsal 1st metatarsal-medial cuneiform exostosis - but I digress...)

BUT

If you know that you can comfortably wear high heels, this is a good choice for comfort and style and I will be watching with admiration from the wings (in my lower heeled shoes).

*sigh*

John Fluevog Prepares Merit 

$159 

Perhaps it's the Aquarius in me, 

but I totally dig this!

(Sorry, my seventies are showing...)

The heel takes a bit of getting used to but, once again, if you know that you can comfortably wear heels, this is another good choice for style and comfort. Because the heel height is lower than the Hi Wedge Dawn, this will be the better choice.

 

The Good, the Bad & the Fabulous...

What makes both of these shoes so comfortable is that they have a thick, rigid sole that allows no motion across the bottom of the foot, 

which significantly decreases mechanical strain of the joints, tendons and muscles and allows for more comfort. Both heels have a wide and relatively soft toebox that allows for more accomodation of mild to possibly moderate bunions and hammertoes. They also have excellent midfoot and rearfoot control and, in the case of the Hi Wedge Dawn, excellent ankle control.  

Anytime a shoe can 'lock in' the foot and ankle structures, you get more 'biomechanical control', which means: 

*More Comfort

*Less Chance of Injury

*Less Wear and Tear of the foot structures

*Slowing the progression of foot problems such as bunions and hammertoes

*Less strain on the knee, hip and lower back

Am I saying that these heels better than wearing a good walking shoe? 

No way.

But, if you are going to wear heels and you know can wear heels comfortably -

these are a good choice. 

When it comes to wearing heels, 

I always caution patients to listen to their bodies! If you are having any discomfort, then these are not the shoes for you. 

If any shoe causes you pain - don't wear them. Pain is your bodies way of warning you of a problem.

If your shoes hurt, you are straining something and doing damage!

Remember, it's your feet against a lifetime of all the concrete in the world so, no matter what shoe you choose, try to choose a shoe with a these four things:

*Thick, rigid sole for more protection

*Arch Support

*Wide, soft toebox

*Rearfoot Control 

  

Another thing to keep in mind is that 

choosing the right shoe depends on the biomechanics of your feet. 

That's what this blog is about. 

For example, a rocker-bottom shoe is great for most people with plantar fasciitis (heel pain) but I would never recommend a rocker-bottom shoe for anyone with Achilles Tendonitis as it can cause the condition to worsen.

With that in mind...

The Hi Wedge Dawn Should Be Comfortable For Patients with:

*Mild Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain) 

*Mild Hammertoes

*Mild Bunions

*Mild Achilles Tendonitis

*Maybe Mild Over-Pronators (Try wearing a dress orthotic specifically made for dress shoes to give you some arch support. Your health insurance might cover orthotics so ask your Podiatrist's office if they will check with your insurance to see if it is a covered benefit. If it is not a covered benefit, most Pod offices will carry an excellent OTC insert for dress shoes that are significantly less expensive). 

The Prepares Merit Should Be Comfortable For Patients with:

*Mild Plantar Fasciitis

*Mild to possibly Moderate Bunions 

*Mild to possibly Moderate Hammertoes

*Mild Achilles Tendonitis 

*Mild Metatarsalgia

*Mild Morton's Neuroma

*Mild Forefoot Capsulitis

*Possibly Mild Sesmoiditis 

*Mild Tendonitis

*Mild Tailor's Bunions 

*Mild Corns & Calluses 

*Mild to possibly Moderate Over-Pronators (try adding a custom-molded orthotic or over-the-counter insert made specifically for dress shoes or an less expensive over the counter dress insert for more arch control) 

*Mild to possibly Moderate Hypermobility (add an insert if needed)

*Someone who has had a previous Lisfranc's Injury but is healed and having no pain (If unsure, check with your Podiatrist)

 

These Shoes are NOT Recommended for Patients with:

*Moderate to Severe Hallux Limitus (decreased range of motion of the 1st toe joint)

*Hallux Rigidus (No motion across the 1st toe joint)

*Severe Bunions 

*Severe Hammertoes

*Degenerative Joint Disease

*Osteoarthritis

*Rheumatoid Arthritis 

*Severe Over-Pronators

*Severe Ankle Instability

*Severe Hypermobility  / Ligament Laxity

*Exostosis ("bumps" or "bone spurs" on the top of the midfoot area)

*Diabetics 

*Peripheral Neuropathy (Nerve Damage)

*Peripheral Arterial Disease (Poor Circulation)

*History of Ulcerations or Open Sores 

*Charcot Foot

*Weak Legs

*Moderate to Severe Knee, Hip & Lower Back Problems/Pain

*Balance Issues

*The Elderly

I hope this has been helpful and I thank you so much for reading!

Have a great weekend...

Dr. Cathleen A. McCarthy

:)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comfortable Women's Wedge Heels - Tusbo Stlye!

TSUBO

Two Comfortable Cool Women's Wedges...

 Tsubo Barto

$119 at 6pm.com

 Tsubo Sedna 

$159 at zappos.com

I absolutely love Tsubo shoes!

Every pair I've owned has been a go-to shoe for comfort and style. 

What's great about these two wedges are that they have a thick, rigid sole that is very protective of your foot joints. 
More protection for your feet means 
less wear-and-tear of the joints, which results in 
more comfort and less chance of injury. 
Not to mention prettier feet! 
You are either beating up your feet or you are beating up the shoes...

The Barto shoe is superior because it has forefoot, midfoot and rearfoot control, which allows for more biomechanical control. 
More biomechanical control of the foot and ankle means you get less mechanical strain, which allows for  less chance of injury and 
superior comfort. 

The Tsubo Sedna lacks midfoot control but has rearfoot and ankle control, which makes it an amazingly comfortable wedge sandal. The Sedna  is a particularly good shoe for anyone who has a large bump on the top of their foot (exostosis) and can't have any pressure on it.


Are you starting to develop bunions or hammertoes? 
Are you concerned about stopping or slowing the progression of foot deformities such as bunions and hammertoes? 

To do this, it is imperative that you only wear shoes with a thick rigid sole that has forefoot, midfoot and rearfoot control.

Excessive motion in the foot while wearing substandard shoegear (i.e. flexible!) encourages the deveopment of:

*Bunions
*Hammertoes
*Tailor's Bunions
*Morton's Neuromas 
*Corns & Calluses
*Achilles Tendonitis
*Tendonitis
*Bone Spurs
*Osteoarthritis
*Joint Damage
*Stress Fractures
*Knee, Hip & Lower Back Pain


These Tsubo wedge sandals are a great option for women who want fashion, height and comfort while not wanting to cause their bunions or hammertoes to get worse!

 These Shoes ARE Recommended for Patients with:

*Mild Hallux Limitus (limited range of motion of the 1st toe joint)

*Mild Bunions

*Mild Hammertoes

*Mild Achilles Tendonitis

*Mild Tendonitis

*Morton's Neuroma

*Mild Capsulitis of the Forefoot Joints 

*Mild Osteoarthritis

*Mild Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)

*Metatarsalgia

*Mild Plantar Plate Injuries

*Recovering from Lisfranc's Injury (i.e. Jone's Fracture)

*Mild Ankle Instability

*Mild Hypermobility

These Wedges Are NOT Recommended For Patients with:

*Charcot Foot

*Diabetics

*Diabetics with history of Ulcerations

*Peripheral Arterial Disease (Poor Circulation)

*Peripheral Neuropathy (Nerve Damage)

*Muscle Weakness

*Balance Issues

*The Elderly

*Severe Hallux Limitus or Hallux Limitus (No Range of Motion of the 1st Toe Joint)

*Severe Degenerative Joint Disease and limited range of motion of any of the forefoot structures

I hope this was helpful and I would love to hear any feedback on your experience with these shoes!

Dr. Cathleen A. McCarthy

:)

Born Tierney - Comfortable Women's Casual Heel at Dillard's at Paradise Valley Mall

THE BORN TIERNEY

GENE TIERNEY  

Okay, Gene Tierney and the Born Tierney shoe are not related - I just happen to be a big fan of both the actress and the shoe!

I purchased the Born Tierney today and have enjoyed wearing it out this evening. 

Very stylish and comfortable... 

I love the beautiful rich finish and I love the height it gives me (four inches) but because of the wedge sole - it comes out to about only two inches of actual elevation for the foot. The thick rigid sole is protective of the foot and the forefoot and excellent rearfoot strapping allows for more biomechanical control of the foot and ankle and therefore - more comfort. 

This Shoe is Recommended For Most Patients with:

*Mild Heel Pain

*Mild Bunions and Hammertoes

*Mild Tailor's Bunions 

*Mild Achilles Tendonitis 

*High Instep

*Bumps/Exostosis on the top of the Midfoot Area

This Shoe Is NOT Recommended For Patients with:

*Diabetes

*Neuropathy (Nerve Damage)

*History of Ulcers or Open Sores

*Charcot Foot

*Moderate to Severe Bunions or Hammertoes

*Hallux Limitus/Rigidus (Limited Range of Motion across the 1st Toe Joint)

*Osteoarthritis or Degenerative Joint Disease of any of the Forefoot Joints

*Capsulitis of the Forefoot Joints

*Moderate to Severe Morton's Neuroma

*Moderate to Severe Ankle Instability 

*Moderate to Severe Hypermobility 

*Moderate to Severe Tailor's Bunions 

*Metatarsalgia

I'm love this shoe! 

It's flattering and comfortable. 

If you have any serious forefoot problems - particularly pain or limited range of motion across the forefoot joints - this is not the shoe for you. 

Rating: 

8 on a scale of 1 to 10 with ten being the best. 

I paid $99 at Dillard's at Paradise Valley Mall. 

I also highly recommend the 1944 classic movie "Laura" starring Gene Tierney. 

Enjoy!

Dr. Cathleen A. McCarthy 

:)

Comfortable Wedges at a Great Price.

Comfortable Wedges at Great Prices. 

Brown Wedges  

$31

Wedge Fashion Sandal 

$33

Green Wedges 

$31

Sexy Blue Wedges 

$34

Pink and Black Wedges 

$31

Apricot Wedges 

$45.99

http://www.milanoo.com/wholesale-Wedge-Shoes-c614/1.html

Using Alltop.com - I found this great website with cool, funky, fun wedges that, depending on your specific foot type, should be comfortable for most women who know that they can wear wedge heels. I'm not suggesting that these heels are appropriate for everyone but I like to have suggestions for patients who are able to wear heels. If you are able to wear high heels, I believe that a solid wedge with forefoot, midfoot and rearfoot strapping is the best choice for comfort and stability. 

If you have any limitation of motion across the toe joints (particularly the 1st toe joint) or any forefoot deformities or pain (such as capsulitis, Morton's Neuromas or metatarsalgia), these shoes are not recommended for you. 

What I like about these wedges are that they all have rearfoot control (which means more biomechanical control) which is crucial for this type of shoe to be comfortable. If a shoe has no rearfoot strapping then, when you walk, you are forcing all of your tendons, muscles, joints, knees, hips, and lower back to work harder to stabilize your lower extremities which can lead to mechanical strain and tired-leg syndrome. 

These Wedges are NOT Recommended For Patients with:

*Hallux Limitus/Rigidus (limited range of motion across the 1st toe joint)

*Metatarsalgia

*Capsulitis of any of the Toe Joints

*Bunions 

*Hammertoes

*Tailor's Bunions

*Hypermobility

*Ankle Instability

*Rhumatoid or Osteoarthritis

*Knee, Hip or Lower Back Pain

*Diabetes

*Nerve Damage

*History of Ulcers or Open Sores

*Charcot Foot

*Drop Foot

*History of Ankle Sprains

Personally, I love to wear funky cool wedges - not to mention that I was totally loving the prices! 

I hope that this has been helpful and if this is your shoe of choice - please keep a pair of good walking shoes/sneakers in the trunk of your car!  :)

Have a great day!

Dr. Cathleen A. McCarthy